How to Connect LifeSmart System to Google Home
Preparation in Advance
Before you begin connecting your LifeSmart system to Google Home, ensure you have the following devices and software:
1. Devices You Should Prepare:
- Google Home Devices: Google Home Mini, Google Home, or Google Home Max. These are smart speakers that act as your Google Assistant interface.
- LifeSmart Smart Devices: This includes LifeSmart Smart Stations or LifeSmart Cololights.
- Note on Smart Stations: Smart Stations are central hubs that can be used with other LifeSmart devices such as sensors and lighting products. For more information, please visit http://global.ilifesmart.com/product/index.html.
- Note on Cololights: Cololights offer lighting and dimming functions. To control Cololight features like switching, light color, and brightness with Alexa, you need to add the Cololight to the LifeSmart app first, and then authorize your LifeSmart account within the Alexa app.
- Smart Phones: An Android or iOS phone is required to download and manage the respective apps.
Software You Should Get
1. For Google Home Integration:
Download and install the Google Home app:
- iOS (iPhone, iPad): Go to the Apple App Store.
- Android (Android Phone, Android Pad): Go to Google Play or Amazon App Store.
2. For LifeSmart Devices:
Download and install the LifeSmart app:
- iOS (iPhone, iPad): Go to the Apple App Store.
- Android (Android Phone, Android Pad): Go to Google Play or Amazon App Store.
[Visual Description: Screenshots show the Google Home app interface, including welcome screens and setup prompts. Another visual shows the LifeSmart app icon.]
Follow the Procedure to Register and Add Devices
This section outlines the steps for setting up both Google Home and LifeSmart devices.
Setting Up Google Home Devices
Getting set up is simple:
- Plug the power cable into your Google Home device.
- Plug the power adapter into a wall socket.
- Download and run the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. Follow the on-screen instructions within the app to complete the setup.
[Visual Description: A diagram shows a Google Home device and a smartphone. Buttons for "Get it on Google Play" and "Download on the App Store" are indicated.]
Configuring LifeSmart Devices in Advance
Before linking to Google Home, ensure your LifeSmart devices are set up in the LifeSmart app.
[Visual Description: Screenshots display the LifeSmart app interface. One shows a list of available LifeSmart devices such as Smart Station, Smart Station MINI, Smart Station PRO, various Cameras, Spot lights, and Sockets. Another screenshot guides the user through adding a Cololight, instructing to connect the device, hold the touch button on the control module for 7 seconds until the light flashes green, then release and press "Next". A subsequent screen shows a Cololight listed in the app, with options for dynamic effects like "Savasana".]
Connect Your LifeSmart System to Google Assistant Device
Follow these steps to link your LifeSmart devices to your Google Assistant.
1. Configuring Your Devices
Within the Google Home app or Google Assistant interface, you will typically configure your devices.
[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the Google Assistant interface on a phone. Options include "Personalize" with "Set up Google Assistant" (to teach the Assistant to recognize your voice) and "Link to your account" (to link Chromecast Audio or other services to your Google account for a personalized experience). A "SET UP" button and "LINK ACCOUNT" button are visible.]
2. Link to Your Google Account
This step involves connecting your Google account to the services you wish to use.
[Visual Description: A screenshot shows a "Ready to cast" screen, potentially from a Google Home app or related interface. It lists devices like "Living Room Speaker" and "Bed Room". A prominent button or section is labeled "[Link your account]" with an arrow indicating progression. Text below reads "Link To Your Google Account" and suggests starting commands with "Hey Google".]
3. Click Home Control
Navigate to the Home Control section within the Google Assistant or Google Home app.
[Visual Description: A screenshot displays a menu from the Google Assistant. Options such as "Explore," "Music," "Home control," "Shopping list," "My Activity," and "More settings" are listed. The "Home control" option is highlighted.]
4. Click Add Button
In the Home Control section, look for an option to add new devices or services.
[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the "Home control" screen with "DEVICES" and "ROOMS" tabs. Under the "Assistant" category, there's a "Shop" option. Below this, under the "LifeSmart SmartHome" service, various device types are listed: "Aircon," "All Light Off," "All Light On," "Ceiling Light," "Spot," and "吊架招牌燈" (which translates to a type of hanging light or sign light). A large red circle highlights a "+" button, indicating where to add a new device or service.]
5. Scroll Down and Click LifeSmart SmartHome
On the "Add devices" screen, locate and select the LifeSmart SmartHome service.
[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the "Add devices" screen. Under the "Linked" section, "LifeSmart SmartHome" is listed with "7 devices." Below this, under "Add new," various smart home brands are listed (e.g., Abode Smart Home, Adurosmart Home, AirTouch, APOWER Smart Home, Aprilaire, Arlo, au HOME Service). Text overlay instructs the user to "Scroll Down On This Page And Click LifeSmart SmartHome".]
6. Login with Your LifeSmart ID/Email and Password
You will be prompted to log in to your LifeSmart account to authorize the connection.
[Visual Description: Two screenshots are shown. The first is a LifeSmart login page within a web browser or app interface, asking for "LifeSmart ID/ Email and Password" and providing "account (UserID, Email)" and "Password" fields, with "Cancel" and "Login" buttons. The second screenshot shows an authorization screen from LifeSmart, stating "You will authorize Google" and listing permissions like "Get your device list," "Get your device data," and "Control your device." It includes "Click Authorize" and an "Authorize" button.]
7. Device Search and Confirmation
After authorizing, the system will search for your devices. You can then see your connected devices listed under LifeSmart SmartHome.
[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the "Home control" screen again, similar to step 4. The "LifeSmart SmartHome" section is visible, listing devices like "Aircon," "All Light Off," "All Light On," "Ceiling Light," "Spot," and "吊架招牌燈". Text overlay indicates: "After Your Click <Device Search> Button and You Can See Device Under Lifesmart SmartHome". The "+" button is also visible.]
