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Saturday, June 2, 2018

Setup Alexa Smart Home Skills with EWeLink and Sonoff S20

REMARK: For EWeLink Setup, kindly refer to EWeLink Mobile Apps Installation
                 For pairing between Sonoff S20 with EWeLink, kindly refer to Pairing Sonoff S20 With EWeLink

1. Login to alexa.amazon.com

2. Smart Home > Smart Home Skills (Not Enabled) > Enable Skills:
   Search: eWeLink
   Select eWeLink Smart Home Fan > ENABLE

3. eWeLink fan (ALEXA SKILL LINK):
   Malaysia (+60)
   Phone number: 12xxxxxxx
   Password: [Password}
   Log In

4. Wait for message:
   eWeLink Smart Home Fan has been successfully linked

5. DISCOVER DEVICES > Discover:
    Switch1 eWeLink WiFi Device

6. Smart Home > Groups > Create Group:
    Enter a group name: Living room
    Check 'Switch1 eWeLink WiFi Device'
    Save

7. Voice Command: Alexa, turn off Living room

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.