How to connect the smart plug in Apple HomeKit

5 January 2021

To connect the Power Link smart outlet in Apple HomeKit, you should first turn it on by pressing the power button. The indicator will start blinking turquoise. Meanwhile, start the “Home” app on your smartphone and tap “Add accessory”. The outlet manual contains a QR-code, you should scan it and confirm the new accessory. Then you should pick a room where the outlet is installed and tap “Next”. Now the connected outlet will be displayed on the home screen of the app.

How to configure scenarios in Apple HomeKit

Activate the smart plug in the Apple HomeKit (Home). Tap + in the top right corner, choose “Add scenario” and tap “Configure”. Assign a name to the scenario (e.g., Turn on coffee machine) and add the Power Link plug to the scenario. You can check a scenario, add a new device to the scenario or add it to “Favorites” to display the scenario on the home screen. To control Power Link using the Siri voice assistant, you should say the name of the configured scenario or specific command, e.g., “Turn on/turn off the outlet”.

 

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