How to get started with automating your home for HomeKit or the Amazon Alexa

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If you want to make it easier to have access to your lights or appliances while you’re at home, its never been an easier (and affordable) time to do so, especially if you have an Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Home for iOS or Mac.

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All you need is the below, an iOS device (pref. an iPhone), and know how to read a few codes into the Home App.

• For best performance and ease of setup, I recommend getting the Meross Smart Plug Mini.  Click here for more info.
• Unplug the appliance from the wall that you wish to automate.
• Plug in the appliance to the Smart Plug.
• The smart plug has an ID number on it.  Write it down incase you cannot use your cam to automate the pairing procedure later.
• Plug in the Smart Plug into the outlet (a wall outlet is best).
• Look for a green and orange blinking light on the side.  This means that the plug is ready to be setup.
• Go into the HOME app on the iOS device.
• Press the plus (+) button on the upper-right to add a new device.
• Your camera will turn on looking for an ID number that’s on the plug.
• Point the camera towards the special ID number OR you can type it in yourself.
• If all goes well, the app will recognize the ID number and automatically setup the plug.
• When asked, give the device a name so you can easily identify it in the home app.
• Repeat the steps for any other appliances you wish to add.
• That’s it.

Setting up the plug with the Amazon Echo is even easier and instructions can be found here.

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