Didn’t have AP3. The usual setup procedure should be the same. Connect via 2.4Ghz wireless. Region set to China.
If all the above still does not work, last resort is to use two phones. One mobile hotspot to the other and use the other to setup.
In case you missed my previous post, I don’t have Gen3. Only Pro. But methods of setup connection as far as I know, is still the same.
Maybe can check with others having Gen3.
I’m using Singtel. Not on VPN.
Just wish to report back, I’ve finally managed to get my AP3 registered to my MiHome app!
Don’t need to use non-M1 connection
Don’t have to use VPN
Don’t have to use a separate cellphone to act as a hotspot
Don’t need to use Android phone, i.e. can use the latest app version on iOS.
The one thing that’s tripping me up was...not turning on Location Services when using the MiHome app. Once I turn on the Location Services, the MiHome app kicked me out once. I re-logoned & everything is smoothly-sailing!
& gosh, that amount of scripting is exactly what I bought it for,
Note: I still have the region set to Mainland China in the app, & still have to be 2.4GHz network.