Set Up eHome HA
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A smartphone with iOS 9.0/Android 5.1 or later.
A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network with internet access.
An USB power supply with 5V1A or higher ampere output.
Scan the QR code to download and install LinknLin App or search it on App Store / Google Play
Choose a server and sign up for an account using your email. Then confirm your location to ensure accurate time zone and weather info.
Sign in with your existing account if you already have one.
Ensure the device LED is flashing intermittently (quickly flashes 4 times then pauses once). If not, press and hold the reset button for 5s until the device resets.
Turn on Bluetooth on phone. Click "+" >"Add Device" > "Add a New Device" in the App and select the product. Keep device, phone and router closer.
Select a WiFi network for the device and enter the correct password to proceed (device LED will turn off). Then assign device to a room and name it.
NOTE: During setup, your phone does not need to be connected to the same WiFi network. You can even stay on the cellular network if you prefer.
Click the "+" icon in the top-right corner and select an RF type (for instance curtain). To control your RF device using both the app and Home Assistant, select "Add for HA" (recommended). Follow the wizard to learn the RF remote and test it with the controls. Then save your settings and proceed.
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IMPORTANT: If you don't see the MQTT connection setting in the menu, it means you're using the eHome model, not eHome HA. However, you can easily upgrade the firmware to convert it to eHome HA. Please refer to Update from eHome
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Return to the eHome HA device page. Click the "..." icon in the top-right corner, then select "MQTT Connection". Enter the required information based on your MQTT server settings and click "Save". Re-enter "MQTT Connection" to verify that the status shows "Connected".
Once MQTT is connected, the added RF device will automatically appear in your Home Assistant, with the available buttons synced and ready for use. You can now use the RF device in HA for complete local automations.
NOTE: Once the MQTT connection is set up, any newly added RF devices will be automatically synced to Home Assistant without the need for additional configuration.
If you're already logged into the Alexa or Google Home APP, you can now directly link to the LinknLink skill. On the App homepage, click on the "+" in the top right corner and select "Add Voice Assistant". Select "Alexa" or "Google Home", then click "Link Now".
You will be redirected to the Alexa / Google Home APP and click "Link" to complete this process. After successfully discovering the device, you will be able to control the device through the Alexa / Google Home APP or speaker.
