Make your house a Smart Home
Alexa can turn your house into a Smart Home, allowing you to voice control Alexa compatible Smart devices like lights, cameras and plugs. Dim the lights, check the baby cam, or turn on the kettle using your compatible Echo device or the Alexa app. It really is the ‘Smart’ way to live your life.
Alexa is compatible with over 10K smart home devices. These include Lights, Cameras, TVs, Locks, Motion Sensors, Vacuum Cleaners, microwaves and more! With a connected smart home you can automate your lights to turn on at sunset, view your cameras, and lock the front door when you’re away from home. Click here to view smart home devices.
Stay secure with an Alexa-enabled smart lock
An Alexa enabled smart lock will allow you to lock or unlock your door by saying “Alexa, lock the door.” Alternatively you can manage your lock via the Alexa app, or setup a Routine to automatically unlock the door as you approach it.
To set up your smart lock:
To set up your smart lock:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Tap More and select Add a Device.
- Select Lock
- Select the brand and follow the on-screen instructions
Never miss a beat with Alexa-enabled sensors
Check whether a door or window is closed while you’re away from home, or trigger actions based off motion with Alexa Routines.
An Alexa enabled contact sensor will allow you to check the state of a door or window while you’re at, or away from home. You can do this by saying “Alexa, is the back door closed” or by checking the Alexa app. Motion sensors will allow you to trigger lights turning on or off or doors to unlock. To automate an action visit Alexa Routines.
To set up your sensor:
An Alexa enabled contact sensor will allow you to check the state of a door or window while you’re at, or away from home. You can do this by saying “Alexa, is the back door closed” or by checking the Alexa app. Motion sensors will allow you to trigger lights turning on or off or doors to unlock. To automate an action visit Alexa Routines.
To set up your sensor:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Tap More and select Add a Device.
- Select Sensor
- Select the brand and follow the on-screen instructions
Clean your floors without lifting a finger
Robot vacuum cleaners can dispose of dust, pet hair and other debris in your home with minimal effort.
An Alexa-enabled vacuum cleaner will autonomously clean your home when you say, “Alexa, ask the vacuum cleaner to start cleaning.” You can setup a cleaning schedule within the Alexa app, or tell Alexa to stop when the job is complete.
To set up your vacuum:
An Alexa-enabled vacuum cleaner will autonomously clean your home when you say, “Alexa, ask the vacuum cleaner to start cleaning.” You can setup a cleaning schedule within the Alexa app, or tell Alexa to stop when the job is complete.
To set up your vacuum:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Tap More and select Add a Device.
- Select Vacuum Cleaner
- Select the brand and follow the on-screen instructions
If you are setting up Alexa Built-In smart devices from LG, Samsung, Bose, Sonos, Ecobee or Lenovo, you can follow the installation guides below.
FAQs
Q. How do I rename my device?
A: To rename devices that have already been set up:
Open the Alexa app.
Open Devices from the bottom menu.
Select the device you’d like to rename.
Select the cog in the right hand corner.
Select Edit Name.
A: To rename devices that have already been set up:
Open the Alexa app.
Open Devices from the bottom menu.
Select the device you’d like to rename.
Select the cog in the right hand corner.
Select Edit Name.
Expand your Smart Home
Lighting
Smart lights can be controlled 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 or in the Amazon Alexa app.
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".
Smart lights can be controlled 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 or in the Amazon Alexa app.
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".