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Connecting Stitchy to Apple Home Kit (+ Philips Hue Bridge) 

Apple HomeKit is what Siri will use to control your lights and other devices. Apple has the most stringent rules 
when it comes to integration and therefore is the most limited to other devices that works with it.

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With your iPhone/iPad on the same wifi network as the Philips Hue Hub open the Hue App

Click Settings and ensure your Hue bridge is connected (a green “Connected” word should show under 
your Hue Bridges

Scroll down  >  Click Apple Home Kit & Siri 

Click Pair bridge and either create a new home or use an existing home

Click on the home you wish to synchronise the Philips Hue Bridge with

Using the iPad/iPhone camera show the back of the Philips Hue Hub which will find the code

Click Done

Open the Apple Home Kit App

If this is the first time you have opened the Home Kit App you will be automatically prompted to follow 
an easy to use setup. If you have not opened the App before you should follow the below steps

Select which accessories you want to be your favourite (will show on the Apple Home Kit home screen)

Test by asking a Siri enabled device (iPhone/iPad) to control the lights "Hey Siri, turn on the lights in the 
kitchen”

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The Apple HomeKit App is only available on Apple devices and is usually pre-installed from factory.

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Содержание stitchy

Страница 1: ...Connect Your Smart Lighting THE MANUALTOTHEWORLD OF STITCHYSMARTLIGHTING ...

Страница 2: ... within Philips Hue Bridge STEP 4 Which home automation device do you want to connect Stitchy to Connecting Stitchy to Alexa Echo Dot Show Philips Hue Bridge Connecting Stitchy to Google Home Nest Philips Hue Bridge Connecting Stitchy to Apple Home Pod Philips Hue Bridge Connecting Stitchy to Alexa Echo Plus Show 10 No Philips Hue Bridge FAQ Extra help 03 12 07 05 16 09 04 14 08 06 17 10 ...

Страница 3: ...n t worry we can do as little or as much as you want each time Checking off and getting each part right makes the next part so much easier Look out for the little icons that appear throughout which will help you as you go or visit the youtube url s provided to take you to our step by step videos Ready to go lets make your lights smart Quick watch bit ly stichyhowto Icons These guys are quick remin...

Страница 4: ...nect to your homeWiFi network they communicate with a central hub instead Zigbee is considered an alternative toWi Fi and Bluetooth for some applications including low powered devices that don t require a lot of bandwidth 1 Philips Hue Bridge Zigbee enabled hub which allows connection of all Hue products and various home automation voice platforms or 2 Amazon Alexa Echo Plus Show 10 Zigbee built i...

Страница 5: ...me automation device of your choice 4 A tablet or phone for app control that you intend operating you Smart Home with App control You may wish to purchase a cheep tablet to mount on a wall in central location to operate your home 5 Time don t be rushed give yourself time to think especially when it comes to naming rooms and lights While this is the most direct method the quickest way to connect up...

Страница 6: ...d and add the Hue Hub Use this default setup for easy connection and skip to Step 7 but if this is not the first time you have opened the Hue App please follow the below steps Go to Settings Click Hue Bridges Click Add Hue Bridge The local bridge should be found on the network if it s not found search again and make sure you re on the sameWi Fi as the device is plugged into Once found Click Connec...

Страница 7: ... full list of all the lights available should now be shown If you do not have all the lights you can search again or go back to step 1 and repeat at a later point Click on each light to identify which room or area they are in When you click on the light you will notice that the actual light in the room will flash for easy identification Once you know which room they are in click on the i to rename...

Страница 8: ...pdates for your Philips Hue Bridge 1 Click Settings 2 Check for any updates by clicking Software update under Settings 3 If updates are available install them immediately If no updates are available setup automatic updates by clicking Automatic update 4 Select a suitable time such as 2am when the Hue Hub will not be required 5 Once complete Click Close Setting up the home location for your Philips...

Страница 9: ...you want to connect Stitchy to Alexa Echo Dot Show Philips Hue Bridge Go to pages 10 11 Google Home Nest Philips Hue Bridge Go to pages 12 13 Alexa Echo Plus Show 10 2nd Generation NO Philips Hue Bridge Go to page 16 Apple Home Pod Philips Hue Bridge Go to pages 14 15 ...

Страница 10: ... Remember if you are doing this for someone else make sure you use their Amazon login and you set the system up as Someone Else DO NOT USE YOUR LOGIN DETAILS NAME Click Continue Either input your clients phone number for messaging Click Continue or Skip Skip through the general information until you arrive at the home screen Click the 3 bars top left corner Click on Skills Games Click Search magni...

Страница 11: ...ick Add Device Click Amazon Echo Click on device you are trying to connect and select from the different versions Click Yes to confirm you see an orange ring Step 2 Press and hold until orange light appears Select your device under the Available devices list Select yourWi Fi network and add your Password Once connected to theWi Fi network click Continue Add in your Echo s location if you want to h...

Страница 12: ...fter putting your user details into login all other data such as address and locations should be that of someone else Confirm your account by selecting your name account Click Ok Choose a home or create a new one Click Next Google will search for devices Click Exit X and confirm by clicking Exit From the Home screen click Get Started or Add Click Set up device Click Have something already setup Cl...

Страница 13: ...t the information Click Next Once you are comfortable with details listed Click Next Review data details listed for the assistant experience and select either No thanks orTurn on Select either to teach your assistant your voice or not by selecting No thanks or I agree Note if you select I Agree you will need to follow the on screen prompts Enter the home address where this device will be installed...

Страница 14: ...use an existing home Click on the home you wish to synchronise the Philips Hue Bridge with Using the iPad iPhone camera show the back of the Philips Hue Hub which will find the code Click Done Open the Apple Home Kit App If this is the first time you have opened the Home Kit App you will be automatically prompted to follow an easy to use setup If you have not opened the App before you should follo...

Страница 15: ...iPhone close to the Home Pod and a message should appear asking if you want to connect Click Set Up Select which home you would like to add the Home Pod Click Continue Select the location of the Home Pod Click Continue Click Ok Read theT C s and select Agree ClickTransfer Settings and allow the Home Pod to connect and transfer data Note If synchronisation doesn t work you will be requested to inpu...

Страница 16: ...k on in the top right corner Click on Add Device Click Amazon Echo Click Echo Plus Click 2ND GENERATION Click on the device you are trying to connect and select from the different versions Ensure your device is in setup mode If not hold the dot down until you see the orange light rotating on the top of the Echo Select Yes Select your device under Available Devices list Select your wi fi network Ad...

Страница 17: ...ll switch is off A Unlike Philipps hue Stitchy enables you to still operate your smart lights even if the switch is off on the wall Q Any smart light setting ideas A Set a wake up alarm Mimic lighting as if you were home for security Set the mood yoga time movie time bed time Recreate thunderstorms the possibilities are endless Extra Help Please visit melec com au stitchy or call our head office 1...

Страница 18: ...18 A little space to scribble your notes ...

Страница 19: ...STITCHY CONNECTION MANUAL 19 ...

Страница 20: ...20 melec com au stitchy 1300 222 445 ...

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