How To Connect Govee Glide To Alexa And Google Assistant

by

If you have a Govee Glide and want to control it with your voice through Alexa or Google Assistant, this guide will walk you through the simple setup process. Connecting your smart lighting enhances your home automation experience and allows for easy voice commands.

Connecting Govee Glide to Alexa

Follow these steps to link your Govee Glide to Alexa:

  • Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone.
  • Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner and select Skills & Games.
  • Use the search bar to find the Govee Home skill.
  • Tap Enable to Use and log into your Govee account when prompted.
  • Authorize Alexa to access your Govee devices.
  • Once linked, go to the Devices tab in the Alexa app.
  • Tap Add Device and select Lights.
  • Choose your Govee Glide from the list of available devices.
  • Follow any additional prompts to complete the setup.

Your Govee Glide should now be connected to Alexa. You can control it with commands like:

  • Alexa, turn on the Govee Glide.
  • Alexa, set the Govee Glide to blue.
  • Alexa, dim the Govee Glide to 50%.

Connecting Govee Glide to Google Assistant

To connect your Govee Glide with Google Assistant, follow these steps:

  • Open the Google Home app on your smartphone.
  • Tap the ‘+’ icon to add a new device.
  • Select Set up device and then choose Works with Google.
  • Search for Govee in the list of compatible services.
  • Tap on Govee and log into your Govee account.
  • Authorize Google to access your Govee devices.
  • Once linked, your Govee Glide will appear in the Google Home app.
  • Assign it to a room or group if desired.

Now you can control your Govee Glide with voice commands like:

  • Hey Google, turn on the Govee Glide.
  • Hey Google, change the Govee Glide to red.
  • Hey Google, dim the Govee Glide to 30%.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during setup, consider these tips:

  • Ensure your Govee Glide is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Govee device.
  • Update the Govee app, Alexa app, and Google Home app to the latest versions.
  • Re-login to your Govee account in the respective skill or service.
  • Restart your smart devices and router if necessary.

By following these steps, you can enjoy seamless voice control of your Govee Glide with both Alexa and Google Assistant, making your smart home more convenient and fun.