如何使用iHome iSP5將任何裝置新增到HomeKit Smarthome中
What do you do if you want to add a device to your HomeKit smart home, but the device doesn’t support HomeKit? You set up a middleman with the iHome iSP5, an inexpensive HomeKit-enabled smart outlet.
如果要向HomeKit智慧家居中新增裝置，但該裝置不支援HomeKit，該怎麼辦？ 您可以使用iHome iSP5(價格低廉，支援HomeKit的智慧插座)設定中間商。
HomeKit is Apple’s smarthome platform
HomeKit是Apple的智慧家居平臺，如果您想通過Siri用聲音的威力控制所有裝置和裝置，則需要將它們全部新增到HomeKit家庭中。 如果您擁有較新的HomeKit友好產品，例如
But what about items that aren’t HomeKit compatible? What if you want to control a simple box fan in the window, a table lamp, an old coffee pot, or any number of the many,many, electrical devices we all own that aren’t smart anything, let alone HomeKit compatible? What if you have an older smarthome device that isn’t HomeKit compatible but you want to use it with your HomeKit system?
但是與HomeKit不相容的商品呢？ 如果要控制視窗中的簡單箱式風扇，檯燈，舊咖啡壺，或者我們擁有的許多很多電子裝置中的任何一種，它們都不是智慧產品，更不用說HomeKit相容了嗎？ 如果您有一個不相容HomeKit的較舊的智慧家居裝置，但想與HomeKit系統一起使用該怎麼辦？
There’s an easy fix for that situation: a HomeKit compatible smart outlet. Rather than replace the electrical device with a HomeKit compatible one, you can simply insert a smart plug in between the wall outlet and the power cord of the device to act as a HomeKit middleman. Inother words: it lets youcontrol nearly any appliance in your house usingSiri.
有一種簡單的解決方法：相容HomeKit的智慧插座。 您無需將電子裝置替換為相容HomeKit的電器，而只需將智慧插頭插入裝置的壁裝電源插座和電源線之間即可充當HomeKit的中間人。 換句話說：它使您可以使用Siri控制房屋中的幾乎所有裝置。
This solution does have one immediately obvious shortcoming: it’s binary. While a device designed to be a smarthome product, like a networked music player, might have a plethora of settings and configuration options available to it, the only thing a smart outletcan do is control the flow of electricity to the device. In that regard it could turn a radio on and off, but it certainly can’t change the station or switch between the radio and the CD inputs.
該解決方案確實有一個顯而易見的缺點：它是二進位制的。 雖然設計為智慧家居產品的裝置(如網路音樂播放器)可能具有許多可用的設定和配置選項，但智慧插座唯一能做的就是控制裝置的電流。 在這方面，它可以開啟和關閉收音機，但肯定不能更改電臺或在收音機和CD輸入之間切換。
That doesn’t mean we should call the smart outletdumb, however, as despite the limitation of simply turning devices on and off, smart outletsoffer tons of additional functionality. You can control the device with your voice, set triggers based on time of day, and integrate the device into home control scenes.
這並不意味著我們應該稱其為智慧插座啞巴，但是，儘管簡單地開啟和關閉裝置存在侷限性，但智慧插座仍提供了許多附加功能。 您可以用聲音控制裝置，根據一天中的時間設定觸發器，並將裝置整合到家庭控制場景中。
Sound like the solution to your smarthome quandary? Let’s look at what you need and how to set it up.
聽起來像是解決智慧家居難題的解決方案？ 讓我們看看您需要什麼以及如何設定它。
你需要什麼 (What You Need)
HomeKit is still relatively new, and there are only a handful of HomeKit-enabled outletson the market. Rather than send you out to sift through the emerging market and attempt to avoid early adoption pitfalls, we’ll just steer you right to the single model we recommend above all the others: the iHome iSP5.
HomeKit還是相對較新的產品，市場上只有少數支援HomeKit的商店。 我們不會引導您進入新興市場並試圖避免早期採用的陷阱，而是讓您直接使用我們建議的單一模型，即iHome iSP5 。
It’s the most economical HomeKit smart plugon the market–other outletscost $40-80, but the iHome model is $34, and often on sale for less. Not only does it support HomeKit, but it can also communicate via the iHome system, which has two big benefits.
它是市場上最經濟的HomeKit智慧插頭-其他插座的價格為40-80美元，而iHome模型的價格為34美元，並且通常以更低的價格出售。 它不僅支援HomeKit，而且還可以通過iHome系統進行通訊，這有兩個好處。
First, it means Android users in your home can also control the iHome plug via the iHome Android app. Second, it means you don’t need an Apple TV (for remote HomeKit access) to control the plug when you’re away from home (as you can send a signal to it via the iHome app). In addition to all that, it’s also rated for up to an 1800W electrical load so you can use it to control everything from a low-watt lamp to high-watt device like a space heater or window AC unit.
首先，這意味著您家中的Android使用者還可以通過iHome Android應用程式控制iHome外掛。 其次，這意味著您出門在外時不需要Apple TV(用於遠端HomeKit訪問)來控制插頭(因為您可以通過iHome應用向其傳送訊號)。 除此之外，它還具有高達1800W的額定電氣負載，因此您可以使用它來控制從低功率燈到高功率裝置(如空間加熱器或窗戶交流裝置)的所有東西。
Finally, the iHome iSP5 also supports integration with the Amazon Echo, the Wink hub, and the Nest thermostat. Unlike many smarthome products that only work with one platform, even if you completely abandon HomeKit and set up a totally different smarthome system, you can bring the iHome plug along with you.
最後，iHome iSP5還支援與Amazon Echo，Wink集線器和Nest恆溫器整合。 與許多隻在一個平臺上執行的智慧家居產品不同，即使您完全放棄HomeKit並設定了完全不同的智慧家居系統，也可以將iHome插頭隨身攜帶。
設定iHome iSP5 (Setting Up TheiHome iSP5)
Setting up the iHome iSP5 is really straightforward, as long as you keep in mind that you’re essentially setting it up twice (once for the iHome system and once for the HomeKit system). If you don’t keep that in mind, the setup process can be a bit confusing because it feels like you’re repeating everything.
設定iHome iSP5確實非常簡單，只要記住要設定兩次即可(對於iHome系統一次，對於HomeKit系統一次)。 如果您不注意這一點，則設定過程可能會有些混亂，因為感覺就像您在重複所有操作。
Simply plug the iSP5 into an outlet and then press and hold the button (located on the little wing-like-nub that sticks up from the upper right of the device) for 12 seconds until the indicator light blinks green and red. This resets the device to the factory settings and ensures there isn’t a lingering configuration from the quality testing at the factory. After plugging it in and resetting it, download the free iHome Control app from the App Storeand launch it.
只需將iSP5插入電源插座，然後按住按鈕(位於裝置右上方的小翼狀小突起上)並保持12秒鐘，直到指示燈閃爍綠色和紅色。 這會將裝置重置為出廠設定，並確保出廠時的質量測試中沒有揮之不去的配置。 插入並重置後，從App Store下載免費的iHome Control應用並啟動它。
You’ll be prompted to create an iHome account.
系統將提示您建立一個iHome帳戶。
If you only want to access your iHome outletfrom within your home,or you have the new Apple TV with HomeKit support that allows for remote access, you can skip this step. We’d still recommend signing up for an account, however, as it provides backup access to the plug independently of HomeKit and allows for non-iOS users in your home to control the plug.
如果您只想在家中訪問iHome插座，或者擁有支援HomeKit的新Apple TV支援遠端訪問，則可以跳過此步驟。 我們仍然建議您註冊一個帳戶，因為它提供了獨立於HomeKit的外掛備份訪問許可權，並允許您家中的非iOS使用者控制外掛。
Whether you sign up or skip the step, the application will prompt you to reset your plug. Joke’s on them, we’re one step ahead! Click “Next” and ignore the prompt to reset the device. The app will begin searching for devices. Don’t worry if it seems to be doing nothing–during the search process there’s no indicator and it says that no devices are found but then, suddenly, your device will appear. Give it at least 30-60 seconds.
無論您是註冊還是跳過該步驟，應用程式都會提示您重置插頭。 開玩笑吧，我們領先一步！ 單擊“下一步”，然後忽略提示以重置裝置。 該應用程式將開始搜尋裝置。 不必擔心它似乎什麼也沒做–在搜尋過程中，沒有任何指示符，它表示未找到任何裝置，但隨後，您的裝置會突然出現。 給它至少30-60秒。
Select the found device and click “Continue”.
選擇找到的裝置，然後單擊“繼續”。
Next, you’ll be prompted to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Select the Wi-Fi network you wish to use–if your iOS device has logged into this network before it will automatically provide the login credentials, otherwise fill them out.
接下來，系統將提示您將其連線到Wi-Fi網路。 選擇您要使用的Wi-Fi網路-如果您的iOS裝置已登入到該網路，然後它會自動提供登入憑據，否則請填寫。
Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, you’ll be prompted to scan the HomeKit accessory code for the device. The accessory code is located on both the plug and the cover of the product manual (seen below).
連線到Wi-Fi網路後，系統會提示您掃描裝置的HomeKit配件程式碼。 附件程式碼位於產品手冊的插頭和蓋子上(如下所示)。
Once the device is connected to your HomeKit system you’ll be prompted to name it. Select a name that reflects what the plug controls as this name will be how Siri identifies the device. For example if you were going to use the plug to control a disco light, you would want to name it “Party Light” or “Disco Ball” and not “Living Room Plug”.
將裝置連線到HomeKit系統後，系統將提示您對其進行命名。 選擇一個反映插頭控制內容的名稱，因為該名稱將成為Siri識別裝置的方式。 例如，如果您要使用插頭控制迪斯科燈，則需要將其命名為“派對燈”或“迪斯科舞會”，而不是“客廳插頭”。
After naming the device you’ll be prompted to assign it to a room. Again, use names that sound natural when spoken as whatever you name the room will become part of the identification process Siri uses to locate it.
命名裝置後，系統會提示您將其分配給房間。 再次，使用聽起來很自然的名稱，就像您為房間命名一樣，它將成為Siri用來定位房間的識別過程的一部分。
Finally, the iHome app will prompt you to identify the type of device it is–a light, a fan, or “other” for any other electrical device. This step isn’t particularly critical, but it does help improve how Siri understands your requests. If, for example, Siri knows that the plug controls a lamp in your bedroom, then she will respond to the command “turn the bedroom lights off”.
最後，iHome應用程式將提示您確定裝置的型別-燈，風扇或其他任何電氣裝置的“其他”裝置。 這個步驟並不是特別關鍵，但是它確實有助於改善Siri理解您的請求的方式。 例如，如果Siri知道插頭可以控制您臥室的燈，那麼她將響應“關閉臥室燈”命令。
After that final step, you’ll see your plug in the list of devices, like so.
完成最後一步後，您將在裝置列表中看到您的外掛，如下所示。
Test the plug by tapping the the plug icon. Even if you don’t anything plugged into it, the little H indicator light in the corner of the plug will blink on and you’ll here a little click sound as the internal switch activates.
點選插頭圖示，測試插頭。 即使您沒有插入任何東西，插頭角落的小H指示燈也會閃爍，並且在內部開關啟用時您會聽到一點喀噠聲。
控制插頭 (Controlling the Plug)
As we just demonstrated, you can control the plug by opening the iHome device and tapping on the entry to toggle the power on and off. You can also physically turn the plug on and off by pressing the button on the plug (the same one you used to reset it). But let’s be real here: you want the futuristic experience where you control your home with your voice or automate it.
正如我們剛剛演示的那樣，您可以通過開啟iHome裝置並點選相應條目以開啟和關閉電源來控制插頭。 您也可以通過按下插頭上的按鈕來物理地開啟和關閉插頭(用於重置它的按鈕)。 但讓我們成為現實：您想要一種未來感的體驗，您可以用聲音控制房屋或使其自動化。
To control the plug with your voice, you can summon Siri and issue a command like “Siri, turn the lights on” (if you told Siri the plug was for a lamp) or “Turn the bedroom on”, or by addressing the device by name like “Siri, turn the movie lamp on” if the plug is connected to aneye-saving bias light behind your beautiful HDTV.
要用聲音控制插頭，您可以召喚Siri併發出諸如“ Siri，開啟燈”(如果您告訴Siri插頭是用於電燈)或“開啟臥室”之類的命令，或通過定址裝置如果插頭已連線到漂亮的HDTV後面的醒目的偏光燈，則名稱應為“ Siri，開啟電影燈”。
In addition to controlling the plug via voice, however, you can incorporate the plug into your HomeKit scenes, groupings, and so on. The iHome app does offer the ability to group the plug, create scenes, and set up simple timer-based triggers, but there’s one big shortcoming: it only works with other iHome devices. While that might be fine if you just want to set the plug to turn a lamp on at night while you’re on vacation, or some such thing, it doesn’t help integrate the plug smoothly into your greater HomeKit system.
但是，除了通過語音控制插頭外，您還可以將插頭合併到HomeKit場景，分組等中。 iHome應用程式確實具有對插頭進行分組，建立場景以及設定基於計時器的簡單觸發器的功能，但是有一個很大的缺點：它僅適用於其他iHome裝置。 如果您只是想將插頭設定為在假期度假時晚上開啟燈，或者這樣做之類的話，這可能會很好，但這無助於將插頭平穩地整合到更大的HomeKit系統中。
Fortunately, though, the setup process we completed in the previous section gave the plug a name and room based identifier that is recognized across the HomeKit system. You know what that means? It means any application that can control the HomeKit system can tap into your plug.
幸運的是，儘管如此，我們在上一節中完成的設定過程為外掛提供了名稱和基於房間的識別符號，該識別符號在HomeKit系統中可以識別。 你知道這意味著什麼？ 這意味著可以控制HomeKit系統的任何應用程式都可以接入您的外掛。
We’ve showed youhow to combine different HomeKit productsinto rooms, zones, and scenes with the excellent Home app, and upon opening that app right after setting up the iHome plug, the plug was there and read to incorporate into whatever scenes or triggers we wanted to create.
我們已經向您展示瞭如何使用出色的Home應用程式將不同的HomeKit產品組合到房間，區域和場景中，並在設定iHome外掛後立即開啟該應用程式，然後將外掛插入其中並閱讀以將其合併到任何場景或觸發器中我們想創造。
This is far more flexible than using the iHome app, as it means the iHome plug can exist along side all our other HomeKit devices (and without the hassle of using two separate apps to configure everything).
這比使用iHome應用程式靈活得多，因為這意味著iHome插頭可以與我們所有其他HomeKit裝置一起使用(並且無需使用兩個單獨的應用程式來配置所有內容的麻煩)。
With very little expense and a few minutes configuring everything, you can easily turn any dumb appliance or device into a smart HomeKit enabled one.
花費很少的錢，花幾分鐘的時間配置所有東西，您可以輕鬆地將任何啞裝置或裝置變成啟用智慧HomeKit的裝置。