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After installing the firmware, you can easily configure and control your HomeGenie Mini device using the HomeGenie Panel app, available on Google Play.
Initially, the device's status LED will blink continuously, indicating it's not connected to a Wi-Fi network. To quickly connect using WPS:
- First, activate WPS pairing mode on your router according to its instructions.
- Then, press and hold the WPS button on the HG-Mini device for at least 5 seconds. (Note: This button may be labeled "BOOT" or simply "B," depending on your device model.)
- Its status LED will turn solid, indicating it's searching for a WPS connection.
Once successfully connected via WPS, the status LED will perform a quick series of blinks (for about 5 seconds), followed by a slow, steady blink. This slow blink confirms a successful Wi-Fi connection. At this point, the device should appear in the list on the connection discovery page within the HomeGenie Panel app. Select your device from this list and tap "Done".
Alternatively, if WPS isn't available or preferred, you can use Bluetooth for setup. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone when you start the discovery process in the HomeGenie Panel. The app will detect the new HG-Mini via Bluetooth and guide you through configuring its name and Wi-Fi network settings (SSID and password). Once you confirm these settings, the device saves them, exits pairing mode, resets automatically, and connects to your specified Wi-Fi network.
Depending on the firmware version installed on your HG-Mini, the specific modules available for control and monitoring within the HomeGenie Panel will vary. For example, the image below shows the dashboard for the smart-sensor-d1-mini-esp32 firmware, which provides access to temperature and light sensors, along with 4 configurable GPIO switches.
Connecting to HomeGenie Server
HomeGenie Mini devices can be easily integrated into a HomeGenie Server instance, following a few simple steps as demonstrated in the video below. The video shows the process for connecting a HomeGenie Mini Smart Camera to HomeGenie Server to leverage its advanced capabilities, but the procedure is identical for all HG-Mini device types and firmwares.
Connecting your HG-Mini to a HomeGenie Server unlocks powerful features. The server acts as a central hub, providing long-term data logging and advanced visualization capabilities far beyond the device's local storage or the Panel app's immediate view. You can create complex automation routines involving the HG-Mini and other devices managed by the server, utilize its more powerful data processing for analysis or complex event triggering, and access your HG-Mini's data and controls as part of a unified system dashboard. This integration elevates the HG-Mini from a standalone device to a fully integrated component of a larger smart ecosystem managed by HomeGenie Server.
