First of all connect the automationbridge to your home network using a 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.


Step 1 - Here you can select your required plugin to get start with, additional plugins can be added later via the Plugins page.


- Automate Pulse Hub & Blinds

- Ness/Elk M1

- Nuki
- Sensibo

- Shelly (Gen 1 & Gen 2 devices)

- Sonos
- TP-Link / Kasa

- Virtual Garage Door


PRO only plugins

- 2N Intercoms

- CBUS

- IP Cameras

- iVSEC NVR & Cameras

Unifi Protect


Note : If you are looking to setup for use with Fibaro HC2/3, Home Assistant, RTI or Vera, you will need to select the option from the 'Single Platform' section.


Step 2 - Next your selected plugin will be shown, and you can then choose which Voice services to enable, and additional options, when that is done click Next.



Step 3 - This completes the initial setup, click the button to reboot the unit.


Upon reboot, and login, and you will be presented with the Home Page, and to start to setup your plugin, eg.


To configure the selected plugin, click the Setup Guide link in the top right, eg



Once you have completed the setup of your chosen plugin, you can return to the home page, and enable any devices for voice control of your chosen platform, and link the required skill.



For Google Assistant - see this link


For Alexa - see this link


For iOS HomeKit - see this link


You can also setup the Notifications platform, to allow for messaging and/or voice announcements - click here for more info.