Huawei AI Cube User manual

Quick Start

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1Getting to know your HUAWEI AI
Cube
Application scenario
The HUAWEI AI Cube ("AI Cube") can:
Provide 4G router functions, including Internet access for Wi-Fi®devices and a PC.
Provide the smart speaker function. You can wake up Alexa, enable AI Cube to play
music, set reminders, control your smart home, chat with Alexa, search for weather
and travel routes, and so on.
Serve as a Bluetooth speaker and play music from the paired device (e.g. mobile
phone).
Selecting the installation environment
Obstacles such as concrete and wooden walls will affect the transmission of the
network signal. It is recommended that when you install AI Cube you choose an open
space.
Keep the AI Cube away from equipment that generates strong magnetic and electric
fields, for instance microwaves, refrigerators, and satellite receivers.
Place the AI Cube away from noisy environment, but close enough for you to have easy
access to, such as on the tea table in the living room or bedside cabinet in your
bedroom.

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2Appearance
1. Signal indicator
Blue/cyan/yellow: Connected to a mobile network with different signal strength.
Green: Connected to an Ethernet network.
Red: The SIM card is not detected, PIN not entered, or PIN verification failed.
2. Wi-Fi indicator
Off: Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi is closed.
Blinking: WPS open.
On: Both or one of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi is opened.
3. LAN indicator
Off: No device is connected to the LAN port.
Blinking: Data is being transmitted through the LAN port.
On: The LAN ports is connected to a device.
4. Power button
Press and hold to power the AI Cube on or off.
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5. Hi button
Press and hold to active WPS connection when Wi-Fi is turned on.
6. LAN/WAN port
Working as a LAN port when connected to a computer, switch, or other LAN device.
Working as a WAN port when connected to an Ethernet port on the wall.
7. Power input
Connect to compatible power adapter.
8. Action button
Touch to get AI Cube’s attention.
9. Volume down
Touch to decrease volume. The light ring gradually reduces as the volume decreases.
10. Volume up
Touch to increase volume. The light ring gradually fills in as the volume increases.
11. Turn off microphone
Press this button to turn off the microphone. The light ring will turn red. Press it
again to turn the microphones back on.
12. Microphone status indicator
On: The microphone is disabled.
Off: The microphone is enabled.
13. Light ring
The color of the light ring indicates the AI Cube's status. When the light ring is
blue, AI Cube is ready for your requests.
14. Micro-SIM card slot
Accommodate a micro-SIM card.
15. RESET button
Restore the AI Cube to its factory settings.

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3Setup
1. Make sure you use the correct SIM card.
2. Open the micro-SIM card cover.
3. Insert the micro-SIM card gently into the card tray in the direction shown in the
figure below until it clicks. Then close the micro-SIM card cover.
Note:
•To remove the micro-SIM card, gently press the micro-SIM card in until it
clicks. The card will automatically pop out.
•Do not insert or remove a micro-SIM card when the AI Cube is running,
as this may affect performance or damage the micro-SIM card.
mini-SIM (2FF) micro-SIM (3FF) nano-SIM (4FF)

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4. Connect the power adapter to the AI Cube.

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4Connecting to your AI Cube's Wi-Fi
network
Once the AI Cube has connected to a mobile data network, you can connect your
computer or mobile phone to the AI Cube's Wi-Fi network to access the Internet. Please
refer to the label on the bottom of the AI Cube for the default wireless network name
(Wi-Fi Name) and password (Wi-Fi Password).
Note:
When the Wi-Fi LED indicator is steady on, Wi-Fi is enabled. To enable or disable
Wi-Fi, refer to the AI Cube's web-based management page.
Ensure that you promptly change the Wi-Fi network name and password on the
web-based management page to prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi
network. Once you have changed the password, you will need to reconnect to
the AI Cube's Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Name(2.4G):XXXXX
Wi-Fi Name(5G):XXXXXX
Wi-Fi Password: YYYYYY Wi-Fi Password:
Wi-Fi Password:
Wi-Fi Name(2.4G): .....................
Wi-Fi Name(5G): ......................
Wi-Fi Password: ......................

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5Managing the AI Cube
Method 1: Managing the AI Cube using the HiLink app
Scan the QR code or search for HiLink app in the app store. Use HiLink app for various
tasks, including enable voice service, modify Wi-Fi settings, or view cellular data usage,
etc.
Note:
Make sure the AI Cube is connected to your phone via Wi-Fi before you use the
HiLink app.
Method 2: Managing the AI Cube using the web-based management page.
Please refer to the label on the bottom of the AI Cube for the default IP address, and
password.
More information can be found in the web-based management page.
Password:
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Password：
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6Voice service (Amazon Alexa)
The AI Cube becomes a smart speaker with Amazon Alexa built-in. You can ask Alexa to
play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more with
your voice.
Note:
Amazon Alexa is a service provided by Amazon. You have to register and authorize
your Amazon account, and agree to related terms and conditions on the Amazon
official page before using Alexa services. Huawei will not collect any personal data
related to this service.
Enabling voice service
1. Enter the screen for adding the voice service function
If you are using HiLink app for the first time, open HiLink app, and follow the onscreen
instructions to add voice service.
Alternatively, touch
Smart speaker
in HiLink app to add voice service.
2. Login to your Amazon account
Since Amazon Alexa is a service provided by Amazon, you need an Amazon account to
use the voice service function. Create or use an existing Amazon account by following on-
screen instructions in the HiLink app, and log in to associate the AI Cube and your Amazon
account.
3. More services
Download the Amazon Alexa app by following on-screen instructions in the HiLink app for
technical support and services.
Use your voice to control the AI Cube
Say "Alexa" to wake the AI Cube, and simply speak out what you need it to do.
Some examples are as follows:
Alexa, turn on Bluetooth.
Alexa, what’s the weather?
Alexa, will it rain tomorrow?
Alexa, set the alarm for 7 a.m.
Alexa, set the timer for 45 minutes.
Alexa, snooze.
Alexa, play some relaxing music.
Alexa, add milk to my shopping list.
Alexa, what’s on my to-do list?
Alexa, tell me a joke.
Alexa, when is Mother’s Day?