


Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system If you're still on the fence about getting one, we're happy to show you what smart plugs are all about and how they work. With that you should be all set with your new Amazon Smart Plug.

Step 12: Tap the Play icon from the Routines screen to confirm it's working. Step 11: Tap *Save *in the top-right corner. Step 10: Tap Next in the top-right corner. Step 9: Tap Power, and toggle either on or off as desired. Step 8: Tap Smart Home, tap All Devices, and select the Amazon Smart Plug you want to include. Step 6: Tap When This Happens to pick your initial trigger, be it a voice command, time of day, when an alarm goes off, or another smart home gadget fires. Step 5: Tap Enter Routine Name to pick a name for the routine, such as "Bedtime". You can also set schedules or other triggers to kick off routines. This way when you say "Alexa, good night," all of your smart lights can power down, your smart plug can turn off, and your smart lock can activate all at once. How to set up Routines for the Amazon Smart PlugĪlexa Routines let you batch out multiple automatic actions across your smart home, and the Amazon Smart Plug can be a part of that. When all else fails, just press and hold the button on the side for 12 seconds to reset it. You'll also want to ensure you're within the 30-foot range for your phone to communicate with the Amazon Smart Plug. Then you'll want to ensure both your phone and the smart plug are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Wondering why your Amazon Smart Plug isn't connecting? You'll want to make sure the Alexa app is fully up-to-date, to start. Why is my Amazon Smart Plug not connecting? Step 4: Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner and tap Edit Name. You can name the plug whatever appliance it's connected to, so your Alexa commands start sounding like "Alexa, turn on the Christmas lights." Odds are you won't want to be calling the unit "First Plug" all the time when issuing Alexa commands. Guess it's time to load up on Echo speakers. Nope! The Amazon Smart Plug works exclusively with Alexa. Does the Amazon Smart Plug work with Google Assistant or Siri? Select or create a group for the Amazon Smart Plug to manage it alongside other smart devices in the room. Step 8: The Alexa app should pair with the smart plug shortly afterwards. If the light on it isn't blinking blue, check the Alexa app to make sure the plug hasn't already been set up. Step 7: Insert the Amazon Smart Plug into your chosen wall outlet. Step 6: Tap Scan Barcode, and use your phone's camera to scan the barcode on the rear of the Amazon Smart Plug. Step 5: Tap Add Device, then Plug, then Amazon and pick the brand. The underappreciated Amazon Sidewalk network is bigger than you think This is the excuse you need to upgrade to an August Smart Lock
