How to use Siri to control MERCUSYS smart devices

With the Shortcuts app in iOS 12 or above, you can use Siri to control your MERCUSYS Camera— all with just a tap or by asking Siri. It’s easy to create a new, custom shortcut using the Shortcuts app for iPhone or iPad. This article takes MERCUSYS camera as an example to introduce how to implement this feature.

Before You Start:

• Ensure your MERCUSYS camera is set up successfully and can connect to the internet.
• Ensure the name of your MERCUSYS camera is easy to recognize. Each MERCUSYS camera device should have a unique name.

Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad, and add one new shortcut.

Step 2: Rename the shortcut you want.

E.g., Light on.

Step 3: Click “Add Action” button and enter “MERCUSYS” in the search bar.

Step 4: Select an action you want.

E.g., Turn on/off a device.

Step 5: Select a device you want.

E.g., MC210

Step 6: Click “Done” button and finish.

Note: You can test it by clicking the triangular play button in the bottom right corner.

Now, you can enjoy using Siri to control the MERCUSYS camera device.