I Got directv yesterday and everything worked fine. I was able to reset the smart bulb and connect it to the new WiFi network. Temporarily turn off 5G. Thus, to reconnect to Wi-Fi, but to a different Wi-Fi network, you must first completely reset the this speaker to factory default state. I have tried to run a diagnostic but the percentage bar never moves and eventually times out. This article brings you the solution to all the problems that you face while using the Geeni Light Bulb. I can still control my lights with the Geeni app, however, but that isn't very useful when the point is to control it with my speaker. I haven't tried connecting to the other wireless networks, but in the long run I don't want the DVR on either the main or guest wireless. (Factory settings use the same password for 2.4G & 5G and the device doesn't work on 5G) Having similar issues with smart bulbs, plugs (Globe, Geeni) which did connect ok, pre Ignite. I'm open to any ideas on why the Geneie won't connect to my network. Then, run through the setup procedure again, like setting up a brand new smart speaker. Called Geeni support but they are useless. Reconnecting WiFi on Harman Kardon Invoke Speaker Your Alexa device should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart home device. Google Home mini unit does connect ok with Ignite. Geeni Light Bulb Won’t Connect. Sometimes the bulbs need a reset. Today my genie won't connect to wifi to use on demand or a anything that requires Internet. Unfortunately, it no longer appears in my Google home app. You can check or change the Wi-Fi settings in the Alexa app: Select the Devices icon . Did you use the Geeni app to set it up? Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Wi-Fi information. Genie won't connect to wifi. I linked one with my Home Mini a couple of days ago. Guide (for bulbs) says to use 2.4G for the connection process, and that 5G can be used thereafter. I still can't control my lights reliably, and the Google Home app can't seem to decide if it's linked to my Geeni account or not. We demonstrate these procedures as follows. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network. The geo_av wireless is configured to use WPA2-PSK. The only time that devices can connect to my 2.4ghz is when the encryption/security is turned off. Select your device. Select Change next to Wi-Fi Network. Then turn off Wi-fi on the mesh (or just switch the mesh off) and connect your smart home device to the 2.4ghz band on your old router. Ignite setup lists both 2.4G & 5G. I bought some Geeni plugs and had trouble hooking up through my Hitron router as well. Many users face issues with their Geeni light bulbs. Follow these simple steps and you are good to go. I managed to connect by doing the following: Log into router. If the device sees the 5ghz frequency it'll connect. 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