How to Install Yeelight Toolbox with Ethernet on Your PC

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Yeelight is a popular smart lighting brand known for its wide range of affordable, Wi-Fi enabled bulbs. While these devices are generally easy to set up using mobile apps or voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, sometimes you might prefer more advanced control over your lights directly from your computer.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Yeelight Toolbox on a PC with an Ethernet connection. This software offers features such as scene management, color temperature adjustment, and even support for multiple bulbs at once.

Prerequisites

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Before starting, make sure that:

1. Your PC is running Windows 10 or later (64-bit) since earlier versions may not be supported.

2. You have an Ethernet port available on your computer to connect the Yeelight bulb's power cord directly into it instead of relying solely on Wi-Fi.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

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### Step 1: Download and Install Yeelight Toolbox

1. Open a web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

2. Navigate to 'Yeelight Official Website'(https://www.yeelink.com/).

3. Click on the 'Downloads' tab located at the top navigation bar.

4. Underneath 'Windows,' click on either 64-bit (x86_64) depending upon your operating system architecture.

5. Once prompted, select a location to save the downloaded executable file and then click 'Save.'

### Step 2: Connect Yeelight Bulb via Ethernet

1. Unplug all power cables from both your PC and Yeelink bulb(s).

2. Locate an available Ethernet port on your computer's back panel.

3. Plug one end of a CAT5e or Cat6 network cable into this socket (ensure the correct RJ-45 connectors are facing each other). Leave other ends unused for now as we'll connect them later in Step 4.

### Step 3: Install Yeelight Bulb Driver

1. Reconnect power to both devices while keeping all Ethernet cables unplugged.

2. Launch Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu > Device Manager (or press Windows + X and select it from the context menu).

3. In 'Network Adapters,' look for an entry called 'Realtek PCIe GbE Controller' or something similar based on your motherboard's manufacturer.

4. Double-click this item to open its properties dialog box.

### Step 4: Configure Yeelight Bulb with Ethernet

1. Under the 'Advanced tab,' locate the section labeled as 'Speed & Duplex.'

2. Set both fields under this heading to their default values of 100 Mbps Full Duplex.

3. Click OK twice to apply these changes and close all open windows.

### Step 5: Launch Yeelight Toolbox and Connect Bulb

1. Double-click on either the executable file or shortcut you created during installation (whichever one appears first).

2. Follow any prompted instructions until you reach the main application window.

3. Click 'Add Device' at the top left corner of this screen.

### Step 6: Configure Yeelight Toolbox with Bulb

1. Select your Yeelink bulb(s) from the dropdown list under 'Device Name.'

2. Choose an appropriate network interface from the next drop-down menu (this should correspond to eth0 if you only have one Ethernet adapter).

3. Click 'Next' and then select whether or not to automatically update software whenever new versions become available.

4. Finally, click Finish to complete setup process.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If during these steps you encounter any issues such as:

* Yeelight Toolbox failing to recognize your bulb(s) after following all instructions above:

- Ensure that both the PC and Yeelink device are powered on and their respective Ethernet cables properly connected.

- Restart both devices once more before attempting reconnection.

By following this guide, you should now be able to control your Yeelink bulbs directly from within Yeelight Toolbox using an Ethernet connection instead of relying solely upon Wi-Fi. Enjoy the advanced features offered by this powerful software!

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