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Saturday, June 2, 2018

Pairing Sonoff S20 With EWeLink



REMARK: For EWeLink Setup, kindly refer to EWeLink Mobile Apps Installation

1. Open EWeLink mobile apps

2. Enter:
   Malaysia (+60)
   Phone number: 12xxxxxxx
   Password: [Password]
   Login

3. Plug Sonoff S20 into wall socket. Power On

4. Tap '+' at the bottom of the apps

5. Add Device:
   Quick Pairing Mode (Touch)
   Next

6. Enter:
   WiFi name: [WiFi_SSID]
   WiFi password: [WiFi_Password]
   Next

7. Please grant eWeLink network or location permission... > OK > ALLOW

8. Pairing: Press and hold Sonoff for 5 second until the light blink twice
   
9. Please name this device: Switch1 > Complete

10. Added successfully... > OK

EWeLink Mobile Apps Installation



WhatIsIt?
EWelink is a free universal smart home remote control software.

STEP's?
1. Download eWeLink apps from Play Store or App Store

2. Open eWeLink > Register:
    Choose your country: Malaysia (+60)
    Phone number: 12xxxxxxx (Enter valid mobile # to receive SMS)
    Next

3. Enter the following:
    Please enter verification code: xxxx (4 digit sent via sms)
    Password can not be empty: [Password]
    Confirm password: [Retype_Password] 
    Next

4. Login:
    Country: Malaysia (+60)
    Phone number: 12xxxxxxx
    Password: [Password]
    Login

Sonoff S20 WiFi Smart Socket UK Smart Home

In The Box
• Sonoff S20 WiFi Smart Socket UK

COOL’s
• Internet of Everything (IoT) for Smart Home
• Control device from smartphone using EWeLink apps (iOS and Android)
• Easy to install
• Support Wi-Fi 2.4GHz b/g/n
• Online status tracking from EWeLink
• Timer setting using EWeLink. Timer work even Internet is disconnected
• Voice control link with Alexa and Google Home via EWeLink

SUCX’s
• Lack of user guide
• Integration with Alexa or Google Home is not straight forward as plug and play.

URL: http://sonoff.itead.cc/en/products/residential/s20-socket

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Amazon Echo Dot 2: Additional Settings for User in Malaysia

REMARK: For First Time Setup, kindly refer to Amazon Echo Dot 2: First Time Setup

1. POWER ADAPTER
1.1 Get a UK 3 pin adapter to convert original 9W power adapter to Malaysia 3 pin wall socket

2. ACCESS TO SETUP VIA LAPTOP BROWSER
2.1 Login to alexa.amazon.com from laptop using existing amazon.com account or create a new one. 
    REMARK: Amazon Alexa Apps not available outside US

3. LISTEN TO MALAYSIA INTERNET RADIO
3.1 Skills > Find in your skills: myTuner Radio > ENABLE

3.2 Voice Command: Alexa play Hitz FM from myTuner Radio

4. MALAYSIA TIME ZONE
4.1 Settings > [Device Name] Echo Dot:
    Device location: Malaysia [Home Address]
    Device time zone: Asia
                      China Standard Time (Shanghai)

4.2 Voice Command: Alexa, what time is it?
                   Alexa, tell me weather forecast.

5. MALAYSIA TRAFFIC
5.1 Settings > Traffic:
    From: [Home Address]
    To: [Office Address]

5.2 Voice Command: Alexa, tell me traffic to work?
                   Alexa, what is the conversion rate between US dollar and Malaysia Ringgit?

6. SOUND ADJUSTMENT
6.1 Voice Command: Alexa, louder.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Amazon Echo Dot 2: First Time Setup


1. Connect 9W power adapter onto wall plug socket.

2. Login to alexa.amazon.com from laptop using existing amazon.com account or create a new one. 
   REMARK: Amazon Alexa Apps not available outside US

3. Settings > Set up a new device > Echo Dot.

4. Choose Language: English (United States) > Continue.

5. Connect to Wi-Fi.

6. Power on Echo Dot. Wait until ring light turn orange > Continue.

7. Go to your Wi-Fi settings on this computer and select the network of the format [Amazon-XXX] > Continue.

8. Select your Wi-Fi network:
   Network: [Wi-Fi SSID]
   Password: [Wi-Fi Password]
   Save password to Amazon: [Check]
   Connect

9. Select how you want to use your Echo Dot: No speakers

10. Once the ring light turn blue, try voice command 'Alexa'.

11. Settings > Music & Media > Choose default music services > Default music library: Spotify > Done.

12. Voice Command: Alexa, play [song title] by [artist]

13. Settings > [Device Name] Echo Dot:

    Device location: Malaysia [Home Address]
    Device time zone: Asia
                      China Standard Time (Shanghai)