Smart Home Collection HomeKit Quick Start Guide

Connecting your Smart Home Collection PRO Hub to Apple HomeKit

Getting Started

Before connecting to HomeKit, please ensure your Smart Home Collection PRO Hub and motorized shades have been set up and are working within the Smart Home Collection App.

You will also need a Matter-compatible, HomeKit hub/smart speaker already linked to your Home account.

To control shades with Home, you will need the following:

Smart Home Collection PRO Hub that has been set up.
Working shades within the Smart Home Collection App.
Home app and Apple ID account.
A Matter-compatible hub/smart speaker set up.

Setup Steps

Step 1: Add Accessory

In the Home app, select the '+' button and then 'Add Accessory'.

Illustration: The Home app interface showing 'My Home' with a '+' button in the top right corner. Options include 'Add Accessory', 'Add Scene', 'Add Room', and 'Add New Home'.

Step 2: Scan Matter QR Code

Scan the Matter QR code found on the bottom of the Smart Home Collection PRO Hub. Ensure you have a Matter-compatible, HomeKit hub/speaker already set up.

Illustration: A screen prompting to 'Scan code or hold iPhone near the accessory'. It shows a QR code labeled 'Scan a Setup Code' and instructions to position the QR code in the camera frame. The Smart Home Collection PRO Hub is depicted next to it.

Step 3: Add to Home

Select the option to 'Add to Home'. This accessory will be added to "Apple Home" and stored in your keychain so you can add it to additional connected services.

Illustration: A graphic depicting a 'Bridge' with interconnected nodes. Below it is a button labeled 'Add to Home'.

Step 4: Choose Location

Choose a location for your Smart Home Collection PRO Hub and then select 'Continue'. Options may include Basement, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, or Bedroom.

Illustration: A screen titled 'Bridge Location' with selectable options like 'Basement', 'Den', 'Kitchen', 'Living Room', and 'Bedroom (Suggested)', followed by a 'Continue' button.

Step 5: Name Your Hub

Name your Hub and then select 'Continue'. You can use the provided name or enter a custom name, such as 'Smart Home Collection PRO Hub'.

Illustration: A screen titled 'Bridge Name' with a field to 'Use the name provided or enter a custom name'. The default name 'Smart Home Collection PRO Hub' is shown, with an option to close it. A 'Continue' button is present.

Step 6: View Your Shades

You'll see the shades on the Home page; you can control them from here.

Illustration: The Home app's 'Home' page displaying various accessories. Examples include 'Kitchen' (Open), 'Study' (75% Open), and 'Outdoor' (Closed). Navigation icons for Home, Automation, and Discover are visible at the bottom.

Step 7: Test Voice Commands

Test voice commands using Siri. Example commands include:

"Siri, open kitchen shade"
"Siri, close den blind"
"Siri, activate bedtime automation"
"Siri, raise the blackout shade"
"Siri, set bedroom shade to 22%"

Illustration: A voice command icon representing Siri interaction.

HomeKit Automations

Please note that Rooms, Scenes, and Timers set in the Smart Home Collection App do not carry over to HomeKit. Automations can be created in HomeKit to achieve similar functionality. For more details, visit support.apple.com and search for Automations.

Support Resources

For further assistance, contact your retailer, or visit our website at www.budgetblinds.com.