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Hornbill Smart Lock Wi-Fi Gateway (Model: G3-TYW) Gebruikershandleiding

Your comprehensive guide to setting up and operating your Hornbill Wi-Fi Gateway.

1. Inleiding

The Hornbill Smart Lock Wi-Fi Gateway (Model G3-TYW) serves as a bridge to connect your compatible smart lock to your home Wi-Fi network. This gateway enables remote control functionalities for your smart lock, allowing you to manage access, generate temporary codes, and monitor activity from anywhere via the Smart Life application. It extends the capabilities of your smart lock beyond Bluetooth range, integrating it into your smart home ecosystem with support for voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.

Hornbill G3-TYW Wi-Fi Gateway next to a smartphone displaying the Smart Lock app interface.

Image: The Hornbill G3-TYW Wi-Fi Gateway, a compact black and silver device, shown alongside a smartphone displaying the Smart Life app's smart lock interface, indicating remote control capabilities.

2. Wat is in die boks

Verifieer asseblief dat alle komponente in u pakket teenwoordig is:

  • Hornbill G3 Gateway x 1
  • USB-C-kabel x 1
  • Gebruikershandleiding x 1
  • Pakdoos x 1

Note: A DC5V1A micro USB power adapter is NOT included and must be supplied separately.

Contents of the Hornbill G3-TYW Wi-Fi Gateway package.

Image: An illustration showing the Hornbill G3 Gateway, a USB-C cable, the user manual, and the product's packing box. It explicitly states that the USB-C Power Adapter is not included.

3. Spesifikasies

Model NaamG3-TYW
Afmetings (L x B x H)2.77 duim x 2.77 duim x 0.87 duim (70.36 mm x 70.36 mm x 22.1 mm)
Item gewig2.39 onse (0.07 kilogram)
MateriaalAluminium
KleurSilwer
NetwerkverbindingWi-Fi 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
KragkoppelvlakTipe C-USB
Krag InvoerDC 5V/500mA
VerenigbaarheidSmart Life APP, Tuya Lock, Alexa, Google Home
Diagram showing the dimensions and technical specifications of the Hornbill G3-TYW Wi-Fi Gateway.

Image: A visual representation of the Hornbill G3-TYW Gateway's dimensions (2.77in x 2.77in x 0.87in) and key technical specifications including Wi-Fi 2.4G network, Type-C USB power interface, and DC 5V/500mA power input.

4. Opstelgids

4.1 Powering the Gateway

  1. Connect the provided USB-C cable to the Hornbill G3-TYW Gateway.
  2. Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into a DC 5V/500mA (or DC5V1A) micro USB power adapter (not included).
  3. Ensure the gateway is powered on. An indicator light on the device will illuminate.

4.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi and Smart Life App

The Hornbill G3-TYW Gateway operates exclusively on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. If you have a dual-band router, ensure you are connecting to the 2.4 GHz band.

  1. Laai die af Slimlewe-app vanaf jou slimfoon se appwinkel (Google Play Winkel of Apple App Store).
  2. Registreer of meld aan by jou Smart Life-rekening.
  3. In the Smart Life App, tap the "Add Device" or "+" icon.
  4. Select "Gateway" or "Bridge" from the device list, then choose the appropriate Hornbill/Tuya gateway model.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to connect the gateway to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. This typically involves putting the gateway into pairing mode (often indicated by a blinking light) and entering your Wi-Fi credentials.
  6. Once connected, the gateway's indicator light will change to a steady state, confirming successful Wi-Fi connection.

4.3 Pairing with Your Smart Lock

This G3 gateway is ONLY compatible with smart locks that work with the Smart Life App.

  1. Ensure your compatible smart lock is within Bluetooth range of the Hornbill G3-TYW Gateway.
  2. In the Smart Life App, navigate to the gateway's settings or device page.
  3. Look for an option to "Add Sub-device" or "Pair Lock".
  4. Follow the app's instructions to put your smart lock into pairing mode (refer to your smart lock's manual for specific instructions).
  5. Once the lock is detected and paired, it will appear under the gateway in the Smart Life App.

5. Bedryfsinstruksies

5.1 Afstandbeheer via Smart Life-app

With the gateway successfully connected, you can now remotely control your paired smart lock from anywhere with an internet connection.

  • Remote Unlocking/Locking: Access your smart lock through the Smart Life App to lock or unlock your door remotely.
  • Passcode Management: Generate, modify, or delete temporary or permanent passcodes for your smart lock. This feature allows you to grant access to guests or service providers even when you are away.
  • Aktiwiteitslogboeke: View real-time access records and activity logs for your smart lock, providing security and monitoring capabilities.
Smartphone screen showing the remote password setup interface in the Smart Life app.

Image: A close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the "Add Code" interface within the Smart Life app, demonstrating the ability to remotely set up a 6-9 digit password for the smart lock.

5.2 Voice Control Integration (Alexa/Google Home)

The Hornbill G3-TYW Gateway supports integration with popular voice assistants, enabling hands-free control of your smart lock.

  1. Koppel Smart Life-rekening: Open your Alexa or Google Home app. Navigate to the "Skills & Games" (Alexa) or "Works with Google" (Google Home) section. Soek vir and enable the "Smart Life" skill/service.
  2. Authorize Account: Link your Smart Life account by entering your credentials when prompted.
  3. Ontdek toestelle: Once linked, ask your voice assistant to "Discover devices" or manually initiate device discovery in the app. Your smart lock, connected via the gateway, should appear.
  4. Stembevele: Jy kan nou stemopdragte soos die volgende gebruik:
    • "Alexa, unlock the front door." (You may need to set up a voice code for unlocking for security.)
    • "Hey Google, lock the back door."
    • "Alexa, is the front door locked?"
Family in a kitchen using voice commands to control a smart lock via a smart speaker.

Image: A family in a modern kitchen interacting with a smart speaker. The image depicts a man saying "Alexa, unlock the front door," and a text bubble indicating "The front door is unlocked," illustrating the voice control functionality of the smart lock system.

6. Onderhoud

  • Skoonmaak: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the gateway. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or solvents.
  • Firmware -opdaterings: Periodically check the Smart Life App for available firmware updates for your gateway. Keeping the firmware updated ensures optimal performance and security.
  • Kragtoevoer: Ensure the gateway is always powered by a stable DC 5V/500mA (or DC5V1A) power source. Unstable power can affect performance.
  • Plasing: Place the gateway in a central location within your home, ideally between your Wi-Fi router and the smart lock, to ensure strong signal strength for both connections. Avoid placing it near large metal objects or other sources of interference.

7. Probleemoplossing

ProbleemOplossing
Gateway not connecting to Wi-Fi.
  • Ensure your Wi-Fi network is 2.4 GHz. The gateway does not support 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
  • Verify the Wi-Fi password entered in the Smart Life App is correct.
  • Skuif die poort nader aan jou Wi-Fi-router.
  • Restart your Wi-Fi router and the gateway.
  • Ensure the gateway is in pairing mode (blinking indicator light) during setup.
Smart lock not pairing with the gateway.
  • Confirm your smart lock is compatible with the Smart Life App.
  • Ensure the smart lock is within Bluetooth range of the gateway.
  • Put the smart lock into pairing mode as per its specific manual.
  • Restart both the gateway and the smart lock.
Afstandbeheer werk nie.
  • Check if the gateway is connected to Wi-Fi (steady indicator light).
  • Maak seker dat jou slimfoon 'n aktiewe internetverbinding het.
  • Verify the smart lock is successfully paired with the gateway in the Smart Life App.
  • Herbegin die Smart Life-app.
Stembeheer reageer nie.
  • Ensure your Smart Life account is correctly linked to Alexa or Google Home.
  • Verify that the smart lock is discovered and listed in your Alexa/Google Home app.
  • Gaan jou internetverbinding en die status van jou stemassistent-toestel na.
  • Try re-discovering devices in your Alexa/Google Home app.

8. Waarborg en Ondersteuning

8.1 Waarborginligting

Hornbill products are designed for reliability and performance. For specific warranty details regarding your G3-TYW Wi-Fi Gateway, please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging or visit the official Hornbill webwebwerf. Die waarborg dek tipies vervaardigingsdefekte onder normale gebruiksomstandighede.

8.2 Kliëntediens

If you encounter any issues or have questions not covered in this manual, please contact Hornbill customer support. You can usually find contact information (email, phone, or support portal) on the official Hornbill website or within the Smart Life App's help section.

When contacting support, please have your product model (G3-TYW) and purchase information ready to assist with faster service.

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