{"id":272116,"date":"2021-06-11T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/"},"modified":"2021-06-11T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:00:00","slug":"how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Connect a Smart Plug to Alexa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32847d35106\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32847d35106\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/#Which_Smart_Plugs_Support_Alexa\" >Which Smart Plugs Support Alexa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/#How_to_Pair_a_Smart_Plug_with_Alexa\" >How to Pair a Smart Plug with Alexa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/#If_You_Cant_Find_Brand_Name_during_Setup\" >If You Can\u2019t Find Brand Name during Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/#Pair_Through_the_Skill_Store\" >Pair Through the Skill Store<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-smart-plug-to-alexa\/#How_to_Control_a_Smart_Plug_with_Alexa\" >How to Control a Smart Plug with Alexa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Connect a Smart Plug to Alexa&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-731146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amazon-echo-and-light.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An Amazon Echo Plus in front of a floor lamp.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/barcelona-spain-january-2019-selective-focus-1298109685\" data-credittext=\"Ivan Marc\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/barcelona-spain-january-2019-selective-focus-1298109685\">Ivan Marc\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you pair a smart plug with Alexa, you can turn any <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>liance on or off with your voice using an Amazon Echo or other Alexa-powered device or app\u2014making any appliance or device a little smarter.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Smart_Plugs_Support_Alexa\"><\/span>Which Smart Plugs Support Alexa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When shopping for smart plugs, you\u2019ll find that most of them support Amazon Echo and other Alexa products. The easiest way to tell whether a smart plug supports Alexa is by looking at the packaging.<\/p>\n<p>You should find \u201cAlexa compatible,\u201d \u201cSupports Alexa,\u201d \u201cWorks with Alexa,\u201d or something similar. Check the product description on the back of the packaging as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re shopping online, read the smart plug\u2019s title and description carefully to see whether it supports Alexa.<\/p>\n<p>For a shortcut, you can use the find feature by pressing Ctrl+F on your computer (or Command+F on a Mac) to search for \u201cAlexa.\u201d If there are matches, they will show up highlighted. You can also search for text in your smartphone\u2019s web browser.<\/p>\n<p>You can find many popular smart plugs on Amazon, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Smart-Plug-works-Alexa\/dp\/B01MZEEFNX\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Amazon Smart Plug<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gosund-Compatible-Required-appliances-Certified\/dp\/B079MFTYMV\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Gosund Smart Plug<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-LINK-HS103P2-Required-Google-Assistant\/dp\/B07B8W2KHZ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Kasa Smart Plug<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pair_a_Smart_Plug_with_Alexa\"><\/span>How to Pair a Smart Plug with Alexa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a smart plug compatible with Alexa handy, you can start the pairing process.<\/p>\n<p>The smart plug needs to be plugged in somewhere that your Wi-Fi can reach. It doesn\u2019t matter where your Alexa devices and smart plug are relative to each other.\u00a0They don\u2019t have to communicate directly\u2014they communicate over Wi-Fi. Just make sure that your Wi-Fi can reach them both.<\/p>\n<p>Now, open the Alexa app on your phone and tap the \u201cDevices\u201d tab at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the plus icon in the upper-right corner. Three options will appear. Tap \u201cAdd Device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alexa-add-devices-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alexa add devices\" width=\"400\" height=\"701\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cPlug\u201d under All Devices.<\/p>\n<p>Look for the device manufacturer or brand name\u00a0of the plug that you wish to pair with Alexa. The brand names are arranged in alphabetical order, so keep scrolling down until you find yours.<\/p>\n<p>Once you find your brand, follow the instructions in the Alexa app. It will guide you to download your brand\u2019s app to set up your smart plug. If you can\u2019t find your brand, read the <em>If You Can\u2019t Find Brand Name During Setup<\/em> section below.<\/p>\n<p>The setup process varies depending on the brand, but it should be similar to adding a new device in the Alexa app.<\/p>\n<p>You will likely need to create an account, set your smart plug to pairing mode, and connect it to your Wi-Fi. The brand app will guide you with all of this.<\/p>\n<p>When you set up the smart plug, you can turn it on and off in the manufacturer\u2019s app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-plug-set-up-in-brand-app.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smart plug set up in brand app\" width=\"400\" height=\"586\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Return to the Alexa app. Alexa should automatically find your plug and prompt you to set it up in the Alexa app. If Alexa didn\u2019t automatically find your plug, head to the <em>Pair Through the Skill Store<\/em> section below.<\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cSet up device\u201d at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-plug-found-in-Alexa-app.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smart plug found in Alexa app\" width=\"400\" height=\"572\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can add your plug to a group of smart devices for more organization. Add it to a group by tapping \u201cChoose Group.\u201d You can also choose to skip this step.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Add-smart-device-to-group.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add smart device to group\" width=\"400\" height=\"511\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cContinue\u201d on the next screen and then \u201cDone.\u201d The smart plug should now be set up on your Alexa account, which means that it\u2019s paired with your Alexa devices.<\/p>\n<p>You can test whether the pairing worked by saying, \u201cAlexa, turn on [plug name]\u201d or \u201cAlexa, turn off [plug name].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you\u2019re saying the correct name of your smart plug. Double-check that you named the device the same thing on both your brand and the Alexa app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Cant_Find_Brand_Name_during_Setup\"><\/span>If You Can\u2019t Find Brand Name during Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your smart plug\u2019s brand name wasn\u2019t listed in the Alexa app,\u00a0scroll to the very bottom and tap \u201cOther.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alexa-smart-plug-brand-names.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alexa smart plug brand names\" width=\"400\" height=\"636\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cDiscover Devices\u201d at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Your Alexa device will start searching for your smart plug. Once it\u2019s found, follow the instructions on the Alexa app to set up and pair your smart plug.<\/p>\n<p>If Alexa couldn\u2019t find your smart plug, the app will bring you to a page with four help options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alexa-no-devices-found.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alexa no devices found\" width=\"400\" height=\"672\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Try discovering your device again.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try plugging your smart plug closer to your router and then try again. If Alexa still can\u2019t find your plug, contact Amazon support using the \u201cCall customer service\u201d or \u201cE-mail customer service\u201d options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pair_Through_the_Skill_Store\"><\/span>Pair Through the Skill Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If Alexa didn\u2019t automatically find your smart plug after you set it up in the manufacturer\u2019s app,\u00a0you must pair it through the skill store.<\/p>\n<p>In the Alexa app, tap \u201cNext\u201d at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-plug-setup-page-in-Alexa-app.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smart plug setup page in Alexa app\" width=\"400\" height=\"623\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cEnable to use.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Log in to your brand\u2019s account and follow the instructions on the screen to link your plug with Alexa.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Control_a_Smart_Plug_with_Alexa\"><\/span>How to Control a Smart Plug with Alexa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After successfully pairing your smart plug with Alexa, you can turn any appliance on or off through your Alexa devices. You can set up the smart plug to run on a schedule by creating an Alexa routine.<\/p>\n<p>Plug any appliance into your smart plug and say, \u201cAlexa, turn on [plug name],\u201d or\u00a0\u201cAlexa, turn off [plug name].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re far away from your Alexa devices, you can open the Alexa app and turn the smart plug\u00a0on or off from there.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen &gt; Plugs. Then, press the \u201cOn\u201d or \u201cOff\u201d switch beside your smart plug\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-730180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Smart-plug-in-Amazon-app.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smart plug in Amazon app\" width=\"400\" height=\"519\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can use Alexa to turn your device on and off. Want to do that for more devices? 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