How to Set Up a Smart Home Device on a 2.4 GHz Network

Setting up a smart home device can be either really easy or really frustrating. And if you have a device that requires a 2.4 GHz-band connection, you may have run into a problem, especially if your router automatically defaults to a 5 GHz. If that's the case, there's a quick workaround for getting your devices to connect on the 2.4 GHz band, you just ... position the device correctly! All you need is, literally, to stand in the right place. It might take an extension cord, but once you know the trick, connecting your smart home devices will be a cinch.

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[sarahtutty]

I cannot tell you how greatful I am to have found your video, it kept me from going completely insane. I swollowed my pride and went and sat in my driveway to set up a pet feeder while fielding questions from my curious neighbors. It worked and that is all that matters to me at this point. The fact that I had to resort to that in 2023 blows my mind, why are they still running shit on 2.4ghz if we can't even select it!

[starr]

Simply the best way to get the 2.4ghz, I was about to return my smart light bulbs. Thank you 🙏

[twodaend]

🤣 I had to do the same thing with my robot vacuum. I was in the driveway and my neighbor asked what was I doing, I said setting up my robot vacuum 😡. It's 2020, why are devices still only 2.4 GHz.

[srod]

You saved me! I walked across the street with a 100 foot extension, set up my sockets that only work on 2.4ghz and boom, they connected! Thank you so much, my 7 year old grandson is very happy to have Alexa turn on and off his bedroom light as he's scared to walk into a dark room. Yayy, you are awesome!

[marymcgowan]

Absolutely brilliant after 4hours trying to sort our Christmas lights we were about to pack them up and send them back because thought the plugs were faulty 🙈, thanks a million very happy now sorted the problem in 2minutes thanks to you

[wadenash]

Although the video didn't fully solve my problem in itself, it did get me going along the right track. I was trying to set up a hot water smart-switch which was fixed, as was my WiFi router - so it was not really possible to move either to force a 2.4GHz connection. After seeing the video and realising I needed to weaken the signal in order to force the devices to connect i simple wrapped a double layer of aluminium foil around the switch, which had the effect of reducing the signal strength sufficiently. Thank you for your help - I doubt I would have solved the problem without it.

[michaelmurphy]

Thanks, Craig, you are a genius! I spent 2 days trying to set up a security camera until I came upon your video, again thanks!

[NameRequiredSoHere]

I admire your persistence in setting up 10 (TEN!) bulbs this way. I use technology for convenience. This isn't convenient for me. It's bad enough having to do it once, but if I have a rolling black out or something I'll have to repeat the procedure. I now appreciate how wonderful it is to simply flip a switch and have something work.

[kspjack]

THANK YOU!!!! Walking away from the router worked for my RING Camera. I tried everything without success to the point that I was going to throw away my cameras. But Thanks to you, I GOT THEM ALL WORKING!!! You're AWESOME!!!

[fadisuleiman]

In my case, the security cam that comes on the flood light was already mounted and connected to power within the 5 GHz zone or bubble so I could not move it further from the router. Alternatively, I bundled the router up in a thick blanket and put it inside a cabinet, and that simply did the job to get the bandwidth reduced to 2.4 GHz where the camera is mounted :) but be careful not to leave the router in the blanket for a long period as it heats up really quick! As a precaution, after the job is done I had to put a small fan in front of the router to cool it off lol

[abbylayla]

Thanks so much. I was trying to set up my daughters colour changing light all night and your tip on moving away from wi fi box worked. You are a lifesaver

[DeannaDrick-bk]

Sir, you are my hero! After hours of trying to get my Roomba connected, your directions were the solution. Can’t thank you enough!

[arleneroncin]

I am so happy that I found this video! I've had so many problems connecting to 2.4GHz. I applied your solution earlier today and it worked exactly as you said it would! Thank you so much!

[Happyface]

Whoever said turn on the microwave SAVED ME! THANKS BIGBRAIN MOVE RIGHT THERE! WORKED!!
I put a glass of water in microwave, turned it on for a minute, search for network again, and it found it in less than 10seconds 🤯👍

[fredsims]

Just used this remedy to solve my 2.4 GHz problem. I didn't have to go out of the house, I found a weak Wifi spot in my house, plugged in the lamp containing the feit smart bulb there. Then I started the feit app and followed the instructions. I signed onto my usual Wifi band that support 5 GHz and since I was in a weak signal area, it allowed me to connect as 2.4 GHz. Thanks for posting! 10/06/2021.

[carriehannigan]

Thank you! I only needed the first two minutes of your video...which was clear and precise and on the mark. My next step was "gifting" the plugs to my brother if I couldn't get them to work. But, your fix of just moving to a remote location in my house did the trick.

[shaunjamesgrant]

I've been searching for a fix for hours, and you solved it in seconds!!
Thank you so much :)

[nadinechapman]

You sir are a genius! I lost nearly 5 hours of my life trying to set up my 5 year old’s Toniebox. Had a eureka moment just as I was about to throw it out the window. Yours was the first video I watched and it fixed everything. Thank you 👍

[nicholasfrenette]

Thank you, would have never thought I had to link my smart lights from my yard lol! SUNCO needs to address this

[JoelAlmeida_Chaplain]

I’ve been searching around and breaking my head but you had a great idea! Thanks so much