How to connect & use SmartThings App with Google Home & Alexa
Google Assistant devices with SmartThings
SmartThings works with certified Google Assistant devices and can be used to control lighting, plugs, and Scenes configured with SmartThings. Google can also check the status of motion and contact sensors.
Please note: Adding Google assistant to SmartThings will enable it for all locations in your account.
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From the SmartThings app, select the Menu (☰).
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Select Voice assistant and then select Google Assistant.
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Read the instructions displayed and tap Open Google Assistant.
- You will automatically be directed to the Google Assistant app.
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Select Set up.
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Tap Add (+) at the bottom right.
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Select SmartThings from the list (Use the magnifying glass to quickly search the list).
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Tap Authorise.
- All devices and Scenes from your locations will be authorised.
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You can assign your devices to rooms, or tap Done and Got it.
Amazon Alexa with SmartThings
SmartThings works with certified Alexa devices and can be used to control light bulbs, on/off switches, dimmer switches, thermostats, locks, and Scenes configured with SmartThings. Alexa can also check the status of motion and contact sensors.
Please note: Adding Amazon Alexa to SmartThings will enable it for all locations within your account.
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From the SmartThings app, select the Menu (☰).
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Choose Voice assistant and select Amazon Alexa.
- You will automatically be directed to the Amazon App.
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Tap Enable to use for SmartThings.
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Choose Authorise.
- Once authorised, the following message appears: “Alexa has been successfully linked with SmartThings”.
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Tap X to close the window and begin device discovery.
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