From 6789fc03a00f8e4d8869a9f190e22262c1457860 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: HomeSpan Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:05:58 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update GettingStarted.md --- docs/GettingStarted.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/GettingStarted.md b/docs/GettingStarted.md index e031760..a4ecb2c 100644 --- a/docs/GettingStarted.md +++ b/docs/GettingStarted.md @@ -58,7 +58,9 @@ Next, explore the tutorial sketches, upload a few, and see how they work. The ex Ready to start creating your own HomeSpan sketches? Check out the [HomeSpan Services and Characteristics](ServiceList.md) page for a full list of all the HomeKit Services and Characteristics supported by HomeSpan, as well as the [HomeSpan Categories](Categories.md) page for a list of all supported HomeKit Categories. And don't forget to use Apple's [HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification, Release R2 (HAP-R2)](https://developer.apple.com/support/homekit-accessory-protocol/) as your go-to reference for details on every Service and Characteristic. -While developing your sketch remember to utilize the Arduino Serial Monitor. HomeSpan produces extensive diagnostics that will help you debug your sketches as well as monitor all aspects of the HomeSpan device. You'll also be able to control various aspects of HomeSpan from the Serial Monitor using the [HomeSpan Command-Line Interface (CLI)](CLI.md), including configuring the device's WiFi Credentials and HomeKit Setup Code +While developing your sketch remember to utilize the Arduino Serial Monitor. HomeSpan produces extensive diagnostics that will help you debug your sketches as well as monitor all aspects of the HomeSpan device. You'll also be able to control various aspects of HomeSpan from the Serial Monitor using the [HomeSpan Command-Line Interface (CLI)](CLI.md), including configuring the device's WiFi Credentials and HomeKit Setup Code. + +For access to more advanced features, check out the [HomeSpan Extras](Extras.md) page for details on how to use HomeSpans PWM and Remote Control libraries. Finally, disconnect your HomeSpan device from the computer and power it directly from a wall adapter. After all, HomeSpan devices are designed to run on a standalone basis connected to real-world applicances like lights, fans, door locks, and window shades. See the [HomeSpan User Guide](UserGuide.md) for end-user instructions on how to operate and configure a standlone HomeSpan device's WiFi Credentials and HomeKit Setup Code *without the need to connect the device to a computer*.