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M1 AutomationBridge Setup Guide
Introduction
This tech note will step you through the steps in setting up the M1 AutomationBridge
for the first time.
Hardware Required
• M1XEP (Ethernet Module) with M1XEP firmware 2.0.42 or above (101-215)
• Ness M1 AutomationBridge (101-296A)
• Computer
• WiFi Network
• Active Internet Connection
• Access to a Smart Speaker (Google Home, Amazon Echo or HomePod) or an iOS
device or Android device.
Note, Smart Speakers are not included with purchase of the M1 AutomationBridge.
Wiring Diagram
Revision 1.1
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Summary of Contents for Ness M1 AutomationBridge
- Page 1 M1 AutomationBridge Setup Guide Revision 1.1 Introduction This tech note will step you through the steps in setting up the M1 AutomationBridge for the first time. Hardware Required • M1XEP (Ethernet Module) with M1XEP firmware 2.0.42 or above (101-215) • Ness M1 AutomationBridge (101-296A) •...
- Page 2 1.0 Setting up M1XEP 1. Before anything can be setup in the M1 AutomationBridge there is a few steps you need to check and setup in the M1XEP (Elthernet Module). 2. Open your M1 Account in ElkRP, and connect it to your panel via the M1XEP.
- Page 3 5. Once the M1XEP settings have been confirmed and sent to your panel, close the M1XEP setup screen. 6. Ensure your M1XEP is running the firmware version 2.0.42 or above. Page 3...
- Page 4 Ness M1 AutomationBridge. Lights Name All the lights you want to use in the M1 AutomationBridge needs to have a name. Opt / Show Boxes Tick both of these boxes for the lights that you want to use in the Ness M1 AutomationBridge.
- Page 5 Outputs Give an output a name that you want to use with the Ness M1 AutomationBridge. Ensure that the show tick box is ticked, else the output will not show. Globals Make sure all ‘Serial Port 0 transmit’ is ticked under the Globals ‘G29-G42 Special tab’.
- Page 6 1.2 Setting up the Ness M1 AutomationBridge Make sure you have only 1 network adaptor enabled and connected on your computer. Plug in the M1 AutomationBridge into the network. This may take up to 3-4 minutes to fully power up.
- Page 7 Click on the button ‘I have a new bridge to setup’. Your Ness M1 AutomationBridge will automatically be found. Enter in the end users details. Each AutomationBridge will need to be setup with different email addresses, as it will be used when using the smart speakers.
- Page 8 You now need to enter in your M1’s IP address. The Ness M1 AutomationBridge only works on the non-secure port on the M1XEP. This is still secure as it’s only being used on the customer’s local network and not over the internet.
- Page 9 Select the customer’s location. This is used for the event log in the AutomationBridge in case there is any issues we need to troubleshoot. Depending on what device you are going to use will depend on what setting you need to enable. iOS HomeKit Amazon Alexa Google Assistant...
- Page 10 Click on ‘Click here to reboot device to apply initial configuration’ This will reboot your AutomationBridge and enable the services. Once the AutomationBridge has rebooted, it will display the main user interface. Click on the menu icon up the top right, and choose ‘Settings’. Page 10...
- Page 11 Find the Ness M1 section and click on ‘Sync Devices & Names’. This will synchronize the names from the M1 to the AutomationBridge. Wait for the status icon to stop spinning (if you are using Google Chrome). This way you will know it has finished synchronizing.
- Page 12 1.3 Enabling Devices Before you can use your voice to control the M1, you need to select the Tasks, outputs & lights you want to control. Simply enable (turn on) the toggle button for the device you want to control. Depending on the smart speaker you are using will depend on what you are planning on using.
- Page 13 Once you have enabled the devices you want to control with your voice, you are now ready to pair the smart speaker to your AutomationBridge. Note: It’s important that you set your Ness M1 AutomationBridge to have a static IP address before pairing your Smart Speaker with the AutomationBridge.
- Page 14 Press the ‘Enable’ button to start the process of linking your account. Enter your email address and password. This is the same email address and password you used to setup the AutomationBridge. Then press the login button. You will then be presented with a new window, that will confirm that the linking was successful.
- Page 15 Your devices that you enabled from the AutomationBridge (for Alexa) will display. If you enable or disable devices in the Ness M1 AutomationBridge at a later time, then you can just return to the Alexa app (or Alaxa web page) and navigate to ‘Smart Home’...
- Page 16 Google Assistant (Google Home) Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. If you don’t have it already you can download it from the app store. Open the side menu, and tap on ‘Home Control’. Tap on the Plus icon at the bottom right the screen. Find and select ‘automationbridge’...
- Page 17 Enter your email address and password. This is the same email address and password you used to setup the AutomationBridge. Then press the login button. Your devices that you enabled from the AutomationBridge (for Google Assistant) will display. Page 17...
- Page 18 Press the plus button at the top right of the screen. Choose Add Accessory from the menu. Open the ‘iOS’ screen in the Ness M1 AutomationBridge in the web browser on a computer. Scan the QR code that is displayed on the screen with the app on your iOS device.
- Page 19 1.5 Voice Control Commands Once your M1 AutomationBridge has been setup and paired with your Smart Speakers, you are then ready to control things with your voice. Amazon Echo (Alexa) Lights Command Example Alexa, turn [on/off] [device name] Alexa, turn ON Bedroom light...
- Page 20 Google Assistant (Google Home) Lights Command Example Hey Google, turn [on/off] [device name] Hey Google, turn ON Bedroom light Hey Google, turn [device name] [on/off] Hey Google, Bedroom light OFF Hey Google, Dim [device name] to Hey Google, Dim Bedroom light to 40% [percent] Hey Google, Is the Bedroom light on? Hey Google, Is the [device name] [on/off]...
- Page 21 Make sure your Ness M1 AutomationBridge has a Static IP address, else it will stop working in a few days/weeks.
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