SMARTPLUG Integration with your Amazon Alexa Device
ALEXA INTEGRATION Before you begin: NOTE: If you have completed Amazon integration via Wink, the following setup is not necessary. We recommend that you maintain your current setup. Getting Started: Integration with Alexa Devices 1. Make sure that you have already created an iHome account in your iHome Control app and that your SmartPlug(s) are connected to WiFi and operational. 2. Make sure that your Amazon Device (e.g. Echo, Dot, Tap) is set up and connected to Wi-Fi before proceeding with the next step.
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 1 Open the “Amazon Alexa” app
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 2 In the Alexa app go to settings, select “Smart Home”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 3 Select “Get More Smart Home Skills”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 4 Search for “iHome” and select “iHome SmartPlug Control” from the search results
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 5 Select “Enable Skill”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 6 Enter your iHome login credentials (same account used in iHome Control app) Select “Login”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 7 Select “Authorize”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 8 You will see the message “Alexa has been successfully linked with iHome Smart Plug Control” Tap “X” to close this window.
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 9 Select “Discover Devices”
ALEXA INTEGRATION STEP 10 Scroll down to “Your Devices” to view a list of all your iHome SmartPlug devices. You should now be able to control your SmartPlug(s) by telling Alexa to turn your device name ON or OFF.
ALEXA INTEGRATION NOTE: You can also group devices together and create a different group name that Alexa can control with a single voice command. NOTE ON GROUPS: If Alexa has difficulty understanding your device name(s), or if you want to control multiple devices with a single command we recommend setting up a new “Group” within your Alexa app. Groups can have a single device, or multiple, and you will be able to create a new name for the Group.
