WPC Approval (ETA) for
Wireless Home Automation Devices in India

WIRELESS HOME AUTOMATION DEVICES

When your home is outfitted with Wireless Home Automation Technology, you will have the ability to control many aspects of it using a number of different mobile devices, such as your smartphone, tablet, or any one of a wide range of other gadgets. Examples of wireless home automation devices include a smart speaker, a smart thermostat, intelligent locks, smart lights, and smart plugs. Smart security systems also fall into this category. The power supply to any device that is linked to a smart plug may be controlled by the smart plug. Smart lighting systems enable you to manage the lights, make schedules, and modify the brightness and colour. Smart locks let you to lock and unlock your doors remotely. Smart thermostats have the ability to memorise user settings and make temperature adjustments on their own. You are able to manage the lights if you have a smart lighting system. You may have peace of mind even while you're not at home since smart security systems provide remote monitoring and administration of your home's security features like cameras, doorbells, and motion detectors. This gives you the ability to monitor and operate these functions remotely. The use of smart speakers enables users to do a variety of tasks, including listening to music, getting weather updates, and making phone calls.

Wireless Home Automation Systems can not only make your life simpler and more secure, but they might also help you save money on your power bills and reduce the amount of carbon footprint you leave behind. The acceptance of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) standard is a big step forwards for wireless home automation devices, particularly for products that can charge other electrical items wirelessly. In order for manufacturers to get WPC approval for their products, the manufacturers are needed to submit the products in question to an independent testing laboratory in order to be tested and certified. Throughout the course of the testing method, it will be determined whether or not the product fulfils the standards that have been defined by the Qi standard in regard to the transfer of power, the communication protocol, and the level of safety. The "Qi Certified" badge, which will appear on the packaging of products that have been authorised by the WPC, gives customers the assurance that the products have been tested by a third party and that they comply with the criteria for interoperability and safety. This badge will appear on the packaging of products that have been authorised by the WPC.

Basic Requirement to get WPC (ETA) approval

Following requirement should be fulfilled by applicant –

Foreign Manufacturers –

Foreign Manufacturer (Applicant) has to appoint Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

If Foreign Manufacture (applicant) has the Branch office/Liaison office in India then, they can become an AIR.

Domestic Manufacturer –

The domestic (Indian) Manufacturer can directly apply for ETA and import license without nomination of AIR.

Required Documents

For ETA Certificate –

1. Copy of Company Registration /GST registration (For address Verification)
2. ID and address proof of authorized person
3. Radio Frequency (RF) Test report from any foreign laboratory that is ISO 17025 certified or an Indian laboratory that is NABL approved
4. Authorization letter (If authorized person is other than CEO)
5. Product technical details

For Import License –

• ETA Certificate
• Purchase order
• IEC Certificate
• Proforma Invoice

What is RF (Radio frequency) test report and how to get it?

RF (Radio Frequency) testing is a method of checking the frequency of radio transmissions to ensure that they are efficiently using the spectrum. In order to achieve maximum efficiency, it is essential to ensure that radio waves in the airspace do not conflict with one another.

Manufacturers/ Importer need to get the RF test report from the ILAC/NABL accredited lab for ETA approval to sell the product in India. If the multiple RF modules contains in the particular product, then the test report of all modules to uploaded to get ETA approval.

Process to get Equipment type approval (ETA) from WPC department:

1. Checking EN standard and RF testing from AuthorizedLaboratory
2. Documents Preparation
3. Application Filing to WPC (Online portal generation)
4. Submitting the requisite fee online to Govt.
5. Application Scrutinization by WPC
6. Grant of ETA Certificate by WPC