GoBright Power Control Plug
GoBright Power Control Plugs are a smart solution for managing power usage, and they are designed to work exclusively with the GoBright Interact system. This article walks you through everything you need to know, from general specifications to firmware updates, pairing, and troubleshooting.
General Information
GoBright Power Control Plugs are built to offer you seamless integration with the GoBright Interact system. They support a Bluetooth range of approximately 15 meters and allow up to five Power Control Plugs to be connected to a single Interact device. Designed exclusively for use with the Interact, these Power Control Plugs are available in EU, UK and USA versions.
To ensure compatibility, the Interact must be running firmware version 2.4.7. In the event of a power loss, the Power Control Plugs automatically reconnect to the Interact once power is restored, ensuring continuous operation without manual intervention.
For more information on this GoBright product, you can refer to the article Introducing the GoBright Power Control plug.
Important Note: When setting up your GoBright Interact system with the Power Control Plug, ensure that the Interact is not powered through a Power Control Plug. If the Interact is placed behind the Power Control Plug and the plug is turned off, the Interact will lose power and it will not be able to turn back on automatically. To avoid this issue, use two separate power sources or a power splitter: one dedicated to providing constant power to the Interact, and the other connected to the Power Control Plug for controlling the remaining desk hardware. This setup ensures the Interact remains powered at all times and retains full control functionality.
In case the Interact loses connectivity, the ‘Book now’ button on the screen will change to a ‘Power ON’ button. This allows users to manually turn on the power for up to 12 hours, or until connectivity is restored and an active booking is stopped.
The Power Control Plugs support a rated voltage of 100 to 250 volts, a maximum current of 16 amps, and operate within a temperature range of 0 to 40°C. They are compatible with AC frequencies between 50 and 60 Hz.
How to add a Power Control Plug to the Interact
Follow these steps to connect a new Power Control Plug:
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Plug the Power Control Plug into a power outlet – light shows solid blue.
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Short-press the button – the light flashes blue fast (pairing mode).
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Power Control Plug stays in pairing mode for 2 minutes.
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On the Interact, with a long press on the displayed time, press Open device info menu and press on the fourth icon at the left – the Power Control Plug symbol.
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Tap Manage Smart Plugs → then tap on New.
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The Interact searches and finds the Power Control Plug.
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Press Add, then Confirm when the device appears.
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Light on the Power Control Plug turns OFF or solid red (if Interact is in use).
How to remove a Power Control Plug
To unpair a Power Control Plug:
- On the Interact, with a long press on the displayed time, press Open device info menu and press on the fourth icon at the left – the Power Control Plug symbol.
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Tap Manage Smart Plugs → Remove.
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Select the Power Control Plug to remove and press Remove.
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The device will be shown as removed.
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Press Confirm — the Power Control Plug light turns solid blue.
Adding multiple Power Control Plugs (Up to 5)
To add several Power Control Plugs:
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Plug all Power Control Plugs into power outlets – lights should be solid blue.
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Short-press the buttons on the unpaired Power Control Plugs — lights flash blue fast.
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Each plug enters pairing mode for 2 minutes.
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On the Interact, long press on the displayed time, press Open device info menu and press on the fourth icon at the left – the Power Control Plug symbol
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Go to Manage Smart Plugs
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Select New, the Interact finds the Power Control Plugs. Press Add→Confirm.
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Repeat steps 6 until all Power Control Plugs are connected.
Note: Once the fifth Power Control Plug has been added to an Interact, the “New” button is no longer available, as the maximum number of supported Power Control Plugs has been reached.
Viewing Power Control Plug information
You can check the status and details of each connected Power Control Plug:
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With a long press on the displayed time on the Interact, press Open device info menu and press on the fourth icon at the left – the Power Control Plug symbol
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The screen will display:
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Name: Type and name of the Power Control Plug
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MAC: Bluetooth MAC address
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State: The current state of the Power Control Plug – Connected, Disconnected, Initializing, Updating Firmware
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Relay: Reported: OFF, Reported: ON, Desired: OFF, Desired: ON
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An Enable Power button has also been added to Manage Smart Plugs Management menu. This allows you to toggle the power state of connected Power Control Plug directly from the Interact interface.
Resetting the Bluetooth driver on the Interact
If you encounter connection issues:
- With a long press on the displayed time on the Interact, press Open device info menu and press on the fourth icon at the left – the Power Control Plug symbol
- Tap Manage Smart Plugs
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Select Reset Bluetooth at the left side.
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The connected Power Control Plug will flash slowly while the driver resets.
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The connection with the Power Control Plug is automatically restored.
Forced unpairing of the power Control Plug without the Interact
If you no longer have access to the Interact:
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Hold the button on the Power Control Plug for 5 seconds, then release.
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The Power Control Plug will enter pairing mode (fast flashing blue).
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If the paired Interact is still online and recognizes the Power Control Plug, the connection will be restored.
By following these steps, you can ensure smooth setup, usage, and maintenance of your GoBright Power Control Plugs with the Interact system. Whether you’re installing one plug or managing five, this guide covers all your essential needs.
Firmware updates
Keeping your GoBright Power Control Plugs up to date is essential for maintaining system stability and accessing the latest features. When a Power Control Plug is connected to the Interact, any available new firmware is automatically pushed to the device – provided the Interact itself contains the latest firmware version that includes the Power Control Plug update. Once this is in place, the Power Control Plug update automatically without requiring user intervention. In the event that the update process is interrupted, the Power Control Plug will safely revert to its previous firmware version to ensure continued functionality.