How do I put my Lightform device into pairing mode?

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<aside> 📣 Notice for LF2 and LF2+ users (only): A firmware update is required to correct potential fire risk and device damage. Please complete the update procedure to safely update your device to the latest firmware version (2.4.1), and do not otherwise use the device until you perform a firmware update. See more about this issue here.

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New devices that have never been switched on or updated are automatically in Pairing Mode. You will not be able to manually put a device into pairing mode until you've initially updated your device firmware.

A Lightform device needs to be put in Pairing Mode when you are pairing via Wi-Fi to a new network or connecting to the Lightform device's Wi-Fi network (to use it without internet). Putting your Lightform device into Pairing Mode will not work when connected via ethernet.

When Pairing Mode WILL NOT work

Manually putting your device into pairing mode will not work if:

You have not completed the initial firmware update upon setting up your device.
You are pairing for the first time.
You are already connected via ethernet.
You tried connecting to an unsupported network. e.g. a captive portal network like you find at universities, airports, hotels, coffee shops, or corporate networks that use 802.11x. e.g. xfinitywifi, googlewifi. On these networks, you are asked to sign in on a web page, before you can connect. See how to get the device back into pairing mode in cases like these here.