First of all connect the automationbridge to your home network using the supplied network cable. Then connect the power supply.
The automationbridge will then automatically start up, please wait for 2-3 minutes for this to happen, then using a web-browser go to https://mybridge.skaro.com.au
You will then be prompted to register your device, this will then send you a verification email to complete the setup process, click the link in the email to finalise the setup and then you will be directed to the home page of the automationbridge.
You will then be prompted to select your home automation platform, click the image/link for Bitwise/Push Controls.
Next enter the details for your BW/PC controller, making sure to select the correct connection type, the default is usually TCP and port 5000. If you are using HTTP and a username/password is required, just enable the authentication slider and enter the username and password for your BW/PC controller.
Select your correct timezone, and what voice services are required, then click Next to complete the setup process.
Once rebooted you will be presented with a home page like this, with no devices defined.
From here you can add a device or a scene. A Device has on & off actions, whereas a Scene has only a single action.
Adding a Device
Step 1 - Click the + button in the Available Devices section.
Step 2 - Select your controller from the drop down and click Next (more than one controller can be defined via the settings page)
Step 3 - Enter the name of the device, for example TV and then enter the macro numbers for each action. Click Add to complete the process. If your BW/PC controller is setup to use HTTP instead, the below page will have entry fields for the ON & OFF URL's instead of Macro numbers.
Step 4 - Now back on the main page, you will see the new device, and have the ability to enable for voice control.
You can now edit the device, should you need to change its name, action, or delete.
Adding a Scene
Step 1 - Click the + icon in the Available Scenes section.
Step 2 - Select your controller from the drop down and click Next (more than one controller can be defined via the settings page)
Step 3 - Enter the name of the device, for example Night Mode and then enter the macro number for the action. Click Add to complete the process. If your BW/PC controller is setup to use HTTP instead, the below page will have an entry fields for the action URL's instead of Macro number.
Step 4 - Now back on the main page, you will see the new device, and have the ability to enable for voice control.
You can now edit the scene, should you need to change its name, action, or delete.