One of the best things about the plug is the satisfaction you’ll get out its easy set-up. Set-up is super easy The Smart Plug should magically set itself up This will bring you back to the New Routine tab one more time where you can tap Save in the upper right corner to create your new routine. When you’re back on the New Routine tab, tap Add action > Smart Home > Control device > first plug (or whatever the name of the plug that controls your bedroom light is) > toggle on > Next. Tap When this happens > Schedule > pick a time and Repeat setting (perhaps weekdays only) > tap the Done button at the bottom.

In the Alexa app, go to the hamburger icon on the upper left > Routines > + icon on the upper right. Say you want your bedroom light (or your coffee maker) to turn on as part of a morning wake-up routine.

Go to devices on the bottom navigation bar > Plugs > toggle on and off. If you’re using your smart plug to control a light, remember that you can’t tell Alexa to dim the light because the smart plug functions as an on/off switch (see Pro Tip #3 below for a simple workaround). 3 ways to turn on your smart plug Alexa voice command You’ll know the smart plug is on when the small blue light on the left side of the plug is on. See Pro Tip #4 below to learn how to tell if a device will work with the plug. Or to turn on a fan or even your window AC unit. Use it to turn on a coffee maker as part of a morning Alexa routine. You can use the smart plug with other devices too It’s super easy to set up and, priced at $25, cheaper than most good smart light starter kits. You can make your current lights smart using the Amazon Smart Plug.

While VoiceBrew’s guide to Alexa Hue lights makes it easy for anyone to install smart lights, smart plug set-up is much faster. It can turn your regular lights into smart lightsĮver thought about installing smart lights in your home? It’s pretty magical to turn the lights on and off with your voice or automatically as part of your morning Alexa routine. As of the writing of this post, the plug has over 3,800 reviews and 4.5 stars on Amazon, so I’m not alone. I set 2 up in my home this week to use with lights, and I am loving them. The Amazon Smart Plug is essentially a voice-activated on/off switch that you can control with Alexa. Pin Everything you need to know about the Amazon Alexa Smart Plug

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