Setup smart home equipment with Amazon’s Alexa Show 8 with Zigbee or Echo Dot with Zigbee
- Plug in Alexa and smart home devices. Make sure the device is assigned to the room.
- Discover Smart Devices.
Using the Echo with Zigbee hub, say, “Alexa, discover devices.” Alexa will go into discovery mode. - Put device(s) in discovery mode.
For switches, press the “up” or “on” at the top of the switch 10 times quickly. A blue light should slowly blink. Alexa will automatically discover the device and tell you the device name at the end of the process. You can test by saying, “Alexa, turn on first light” - Renaming Devices.
Speak2 can update any smart home device names. In the Staff app, click the question mark in the top left corner, share the devices that should be renamed. E.g., if “first light” should be “Living Room.”
You can scan the QR code and tell us what to rename. We will know which room number from the QR code and will confirm via email
What smart equipment can I use?
Only Zigbee-compatible devices will work. The following devices are Speak2 and Amazon-approved to work with Zigbee hubs:
Third Reality Zigbee External Outlet Plug - 4 Pack
Ecobee Thermostat - Recommended
Zen Thermostat - Zigbee Edition
You must have an Echo Show 3rd gen or Echo Show 4th gen with Zigbee hub. Zigbee Hub with Alexa is required.
The smart home light bulb I have says, "Works with Alexa." Why can't I use this?
Many of these equipment require an additional hub, wifi, or other app. We can only use smart home equipment that can be securely linked.