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Connecting your Inovelli Blue Series smart switches and dimmers to Alexa and Google Assistant can enhance your smart home experience. With voice control, you can turn lights on or off, dim them, and create routines for convenience. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up your devices with both voice assistants.
Prerequisites
- Inovelli Blue Series smart switch or dimmer installed and connected to your Wi-Fi network.
- Amazon Alexa app and Google Home app installed on your smartphone.
- Inovelli Hub or compatible hub (if required for your setup).
- Amazon Alexa account and Google account.
- SmartThings or Hubitat hub (optional, for advanced integrations).
Connecting Inovelli Devices to Alexa
Follow these steps to connect your Inovelli Blue Series to Alexa:
1. Enable the Inovelli Skill in Alexa
Open the Amazon Alexa app. Tap the menu icon and select Skills & Games. Search for Inovelli and enable the Inovelli Smart Home skill. Sign in with your Inovelli account if prompted.
2. Discover Devices
After enabling the skill, tap Discover Devices in the Alexa app. Alexa will scan your network for Inovelli devices. Once detected, they will appear in your device list.
3. Assign Devices to Rooms
Organize your devices by assigning them to specific rooms within the Alexa app for easier voice control.
Connecting Inovelli Devices to Google Assistant
To connect your Inovelli Blue Series to Google Assistant, follow these steps:
1. Use the Inovelli Google Integration
If Inovelli offers direct Google Assistant integration, enable it via the Google Home app. Otherwise, use a compatible hub like SmartThings or Hubitat for integration.
2. Link Your Accounts
Open the Google Home app. Tap + Add > Set up device > Works with Google. Search for Inovelli or your hub platform (SmartThings, Hubitat). Sign in and authorize access.
3. Discover Devices in Google Home
Once linked, tap Sync Devices. Google Assistant will discover your Inovelli devices connected through your hub. Assign devices to rooms for voice control.
Using Voice Commands
After setup, control your Inovelli devices with simple voice commands:
- Alexa: “Alexa, turn on the living room lights.”
- Google Assistant: “Hey Google, dim the kitchen lights to 50%.”
Tips for Troubleshooting
- Ensure your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your hub and voice assistant devices.
- Update your Inovelli firmware and app to the latest version.
- Re-discover devices if they do not appear after setup.
- Restart your smart hub or router if devices are unresponsive.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate your Inovelli Blue Series into your smart home ecosystem, enabling convenient voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant.