Integrating your August View Doorbell with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa can enhance your smart home experience by allowing you to control and monitor your doorbell with voice commands. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to connect your devices seamlessly.

Prerequisites

  • August View Doorbell installed and connected to Wi-Fi
  • Smartphone with the latest version of the August app
  • Google Assistant-compatible device (Google Home, Nest Hub, etc.)
  • Amazon Alexa-enabled device (Echo, Echo Show, etc.)
  • Accounts for August, Google, and Amazon

Connecting August View Doorbell to Google Assistant

Follow these steps to link your August View Doorbell with Google Assistant:

Step 1: Prepare Your Devices

Ensure your August app is updated and your doorbell is properly set up. Also, verify that your Google Assistant device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Open the Google Home app on your smartphone. Tap the '+' icon to add a new device, then select 'Set up device' > 'Works with Google.' Search for 'August' in the list of compatible services.

Log in with your August account credentials and authorize the connection. Once linked, your August View Doorbell will appear in the Google Home app.

Step 3: Control Your Doorbell with Voice

You can now use commands like:

  • "Hey Google, show my front door."
  • "Hey Google, is the doorbell ringing?"

Connecting August View Doorbell to Amazon Alexa

Follow these steps to link your August View Doorbell with Amazon Alexa:

Step 1: Prepare Your Devices

Ensure your August app and Alexa app are updated. Confirm that your doorbell is set up correctly and connected to Wi-Fi.

Open the Alexa app on your smartphone. Tap the menu icon and select 'Skills & Games.' Search for 'August' in the skills store. Tap 'Enable to Use' and log in with your August account to authorize the connection.

After linking, discover devices in the Alexa app by selecting 'Devices' > 'All Devices.' Your August View Doorbell should appear in the list.

Step 3: Use Voice Commands

Control your doorbell with commands such as:

  • "Alexa, show the front door."
  • "Alexa, is the doorbell ringing?"

Additional Tips

Ensure your devices are on the latest firmware and software versions for optimal performance. You can also create routines or automations within Google Home or Alexa apps for more advanced control.

If you encounter issues, restart your devices and reauthorize the connections. Consult the support pages for August, Google, and Amazon for troubleshooting assistance.