Alexa Smart Home
Learn how to start and expand your smart home
Try saying
- "Alexa, discover my device."
After you set up a device, Alexa can help you connect it. - "Alexa, set the temperature to 70 degrees."
Alexa can help you control your home's thermostat. - "Alexa, turn off kitchen lights at 10pm."
Have your smart home lights turn on or off when you want them to with Alexa.
- “Alexa, turn on the TV."
Alexa can help you turn on the TV with just your voice. - “Alexa, lock the front door.”
Alexa can help you lock your connected smart locks. - “Alexa, talk to the front door.”
Use your Echo devices to talk to a connected camera at the front door.
Start your smart home
From lights and plugs to thermostats and cameras, Alexa can help make your home smarter and more automated by simplifying your everyday routines. Learn more about Echo Hub, an easy-to-use Alexa-enabled control panel for your smart home devices.
Connecting devices to Alexa
Creating a connected home is easy. Simply plug in and power on your new smart home device. Then say, “Alexa, discover devices.” You can also add devices through the Amazon Alexa app:
- Open the Alexa app and select Devices.
- Tap the + icon and select Add Device.
- Choose the device type and brand.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
Expand your smart home
Lighting
Smart lights let you control your connected lights through your phone or by voice when paired with Alexa. You can create timers and routines to automate your entire smart home lighting setup.
Cameras
Smart cameras let you monitor activity inside and around your home. After connecting your cameras to Alexa, you can view footage on compatible Echo devices. Relax and be confident that you can keep an eye on what’s happening with the Amazon Alexa app, no matter where you are.
Televisions
Smart TVs let you use your voice to open streaming apps, change the channel, adjust the volume, and more when paired with an Alexa-enabled device. When you're done watching, just say, "Alexa, turn off the TV."
Thermostats
Heating and cooling costs can really add up. Smart thermostats can help you save energy by adjusting your home’s temperature when you’re away.
Do more with your smart home
Routines are shortcuts for Alexa
Alexa Routines make several things happen with a single request, so you can do more in fewer steps. For example, in the morning you could have Alexa turn on the lights, read the news, and announce any appointments on your calendar for the day.
A simpler way to create your smart home
Your smart home should just work, regardless of the smart device brands you choose. That’s why Alexa supports multiple ways to connect them, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, and now Matter, meaning more products than ever work with Alexa.
Fewer things to think about with Hunches
With Hunches, Alexa can give you helpful suggestions about your connected smart devices. For example, if you forget to lock a door, Alexa can let you know. You can also choose to have Alexa proactively act on her hunches without having to ask. If Alexa has a hunch that you’re away from home or everyone has gone to bed, she can proactively turn off lights and adjust the thermostat to your preferred sleeping temperature. To learn more, just ask,
“Alexa, what are Hunches?”
Alexa just made printing a whole lot easier
Now you can print documents to a compatible printer using only your voice and compatible Echo devices. Try printing a crossword from the L.A. Times, a third grade multiplication worksheet from JumpStart Academy, or a salmon recipe from AllRecipes. Just say, "Alexa, discover my printer" to get started.
“Alexa, show my cameras.”
Check in on loved ones and home security, all at once. View up to 4 live camera feeds on Echo Show 8 (2nd gen), Echo Show 10, and Echo Show 15 with compatible cameras.
FAQs
Q. What type of products are compatible with a smart plug?
A. Only devices with a physical on/off switch work with smart plugs. To check if your device is compatible, turn on the device and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then plug it back in. If the device is on and works, it's compatible with a smart plug.
Q. What information does Alexa receive?
A. Alexa receives information about the status and use of your smart home devices, like the state of your connected switches (on/off) and thermostats (set temperature). You can delete this third-party smart home device status history at any time.
Q. How do I set up an Alexa Routine?
A. To set up a Routine, follow the steps below:
A. Only devices with a physical on/off switch work with smart plugs. To check if your device is compatible, turn on the device and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Then plug it back in. If the device is on and works, it's compatible with a smart plug.
Q. What information does Alexa receive?
A. Alexa receives information about the status and use of your smart home devices, like the state of your connected switches (on/off) and thermostats (set temperature). You can delete this third-party smart home device status history at any time.
Q. How do I set up an Alexa Routine?
A. To set up a Routine, follow the steps below:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Select More from the bottom navigation.
- Select Routines from the menu.
- From this page you can either start a new Routine creation by tapping the + icon at the top, or tapping Featured and enabling one of the Featured Routines. Learn more about creating Custom Routines.
Q. How do I set up proactive Hunches?
A. To set up Hunches automatic actions, follow the steps below:
A. To set up Hunches automatic actions, follow the steps below:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Select More from the bottom navigation.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Hunches.
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