I messed up the WiFi password. Correct SSID, but wrong password. Bulb is not accessible now. Tried 7 fast power cycle, no changes, can't see bulb in LAN, bulb is not in WiFi AP mode.
Any other way to recover bulb short of serial flashing?
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How to recover from correct SSID but wrong WiFi password on initial setup of Athom RGBW bulb.
How to recover from correct SSID but wrong WiFi password on initial setup of Athom RGBW bulb.
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To recover your Athom RGBW bulb after entering the wrong WiFi password:
Power Cycle Reset: Try 3, 5, or 7 quick power cycles (on for 2 seconds, off for 2 seconds). Leave it on after the last cycle.
Check Router: Look for the bulb in your router’s DHCP client list. If found, access its IP.
WiFi Scanner: Use a WiFi analyzer to check if the bulb broadcasts a fallback SSID (e.g., tasmota-XXXX).
Wait for AP Mode: Some bulbs take time to revert to AP mode.
For more smart solutions, visit marigoldeco.co.uk. If these steps don’t work, serial flashing may be necessary.