How to Link or Connect a Smart Plug to Alexa

A smart plug is a gadget that can be plugged into an electrical outlet in your wall and gives you the ability to control any device that you plug into it using your smartphone or an Echo device. When you use a smart socket to power a lamp, you may then instruct Alexa to turn off the lamp. You also have the option of programming your coffee maker to begin brewing before you are awake each morning. Your non-smart home appliances can be controlled by Alexa if you connect your smart plug to the Amazon Echo and then ask her to do so. This article will walk you through the steps of connecting an Alexa-enabled smart plug to your device. So let’s get started:

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How to Link or Connect a Smart Plug to Alexa

To link an Alexa-enabled smart plug to your account, follow the steps below:

1. Connect your smart plug to an available outlet.

2. You should download the app that corresponds to the smart plug app. If you search the App Store or Google Play Store for the name of the smart plug device or manufacturer, you will be able to find the app that corresponds to it.

3. Using the app to configure your smart plug. The vast majority of applications will want you to sign up with a username and password before you can use them. Be sure to jot down this password, as you will need it later. The  next step is to locate your device within the app and set it up by following the on-screen directions.

• In most cases, you will need to do this by pressing a physical button on your smart plug until the indicator light starts flashing. After that, the app will be able to locate the device as it is going through the setup procedure.

• If you wish to operate your smart plug with voice commands or build a routine with the Alexa app, you will still need to set it up with Alexa after you have completed the initial setup of your smart plug via the app.

4. Begin by opening the Alexa app.

5. To access the menu, you’ll need to tap the Alexa app. This is the icon that appears like three lines running horizontally and is located in the upper left corner of the screen.

6. Choose between Activities and Games.

7. Use the magnifying glass to search for the smart plug ability you want to use. You have the option of searching for either the name of your gadget or the name of the firm.

8. Tap the Enable To Use button once you have determined which ability to use.

9. Proceed with setting up your smart plug by carefully following the instructions. It’s possible that you’ll need to complete some additional steps before your smart plug app will function properly. Just connect your Alexa to the smart plug by following the on-screen directions.

10. You should expect to be prompted to link the account that you created in the app to the Alexa Skill the majority of the time (this is where that password from before comes in handy). After that, you will need to allow Alexa to find the device on her own.

11. The configuration of the smart plug will be accomplished when you see in the Alexa app that the smart plug “is set up and ready.”

It will be much easier for you to go about your day and manage even “dumb” equipment once you have associated your smart plug with the Amazon Echo.

FAQs

Why won t my smart plug connect to Alexa?

Check to see that both the Alexa device and the Amazon Smart Plug are linked to the same Wi-Fi network. Check to see if the gadget you associated with your Amazon Smart Plug is within 30 feet or 9 meters of it. To reset your Amazon Smart Plug, press and hold the button located on the device’s side for a full minute. After that, re-configure your Amazon Smart Plug.

What is Alexa command for smart plug?

If you have a gadget that is compatible with Alexa, then Alexa will also speak to you “Found a new plug with the name (smart plug name). Say “Alexa, switch on (name of smart plug),” and it will be controlled.” After that, you will be able to program routines for the devices that are plugged into the smart plug as well as control your smart plug using either the app or your voice.

Why can’t I pair my smart plug?

Verify that your smart plug is both turned on and linked to the same network as your router before continuing. Check to see if the WiFi functionality of your router is turned on. You can experiment with connecting to the smart plug using a variety of devices, or you can try powering off all of your devices and then turning them back on.

Do smart plugs work with all devices?

It is possible to couple a smart plug with a voice assistant such as Amazon, Google Assistant, or Siri as long as the smart plug supports the smart home platform that you want to use in your house.

Do smart plugs need Wi-Fi?

There are a few different brands of smart plugs that can function without the necessity of being connected to the internet. They make use of alternative methods of connectivity, such as ZigBee and Z-Wave, which are less sensitive to disruptions caused by the internet.