This guide assumes that you already have your Shelly devices setup and functional on your WiFi.


Lets start with getting the automationbridge lite up and running, to do this just plug it into your network using the provided network cable, connect to power and it will automatically start up.


Give it a few minutes to start, then head over to https://mybridge.skaro.com.au and click the button 'I have a new bridge to setup'


Click the button that shows the serial number of your unit, and then proceed with the registration process. Once that is completed, and verified, then you will be presented with the setup screen.


Here select the 'Standalone Mode' option.


The automationbridge lite comes with one plugin included, additional plugins can be added later if you have additional products from different (supported) brands.


Select the Shelly (G1 & G2) plugin from the drop down list


Next select iOS HomeKit from the Smart Home Integrations section, you can also choose to enable Google & Alexa support here as well if required.


Remote Access can be enabled here (this allows for access to the automationbridge when away from the home network)


Confirm your Timezone, then click Next to proceed, this will then save the settings, confirm and prompt to reboot to apply the setup configuration.


Once rebooted, log into the automationbridge, and you will be presented with the home page, here it will advise that you need to setup the plugin, click the button to proceed.


Next select the Shelly plugin by clicking the Add button.


Click Next to proceed to scan your network and present the list of Shelly modules, you can choose to Add them all at once, or one by one as needed, eg


Next the Shelly devices you selected will be added, and confirmed, for example


Click OK to complete this process, and you will be taken to the Shelly settings page, from here you can Re-Sync and add additional Shelly devices as required.


Now you can return to the Home Page, and enable for your required Voice platform, eg iOS HomeKit.


Next, head to the iOS HomeKit page, here you will be presented with the QR code to add to the iOS Home App.



If you are using Alexa or Google, just enable for these platforms and link the Skill via their respective app.


https://skaro.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/33000240022-setup-guide-connecting-the-automationbridge-to-google-assistant


https://skaro.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/33000240021-setup-guide-connecting-the-automationbridge-to-alexa