How To Enable Voice Commands For August Smart Lock Pro On Amazon Alexa

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Integrating your August Smart Lock Pro with Amazon Alexa allows you to control your door lock using voice commands. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to enable and set up voice commands for your smart lock.

Prerequisites

  • An August Smart Lock Pro installed and connected to your Wi-Fi network.
  • An Amazon Alexa device such as Echo or Echo Dot.
  • The latest versions of the August and Alexa apps installed on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Your Amazon account credentials.

Enabling the August Skill in Alexa

Start by enabling the August Smart Lock skill in the Alexa app to link your devices and accounts.

Steps to Enable the Skill

  • Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
  • Select Skills & Games from the menu.
  • Use the search bar to find August Smart Lock.
  • Tap on the August Smart Lock skill from the search results.
  • Press Enable to Use.

You will be prompted to log in with your August account credentials to link your smart lock to Alexa.

Linking Your August Account

After enabling the skill, you need to link your August account to Alexa to control your lock.

  • Follow the on-screen prompts to sign in to your August account.
  • Authorize Alexa to access your August Smart Lock devices.
  • Once linked, your devices will appear in the Alexa app under Devices.

Configuring Voice Commands

With your accounts linked, you can now control your August Smart Lock Pro using voice commands through Alexa.

Sample Voice Commands

  • Alexa, lock the front door.
  • Alexa, unlock the front door.
  • Alexa, is the front door locked?
  • Alexa, lock the back door.

Ensure your lock’s name matches the command. You can rename your lock in the August app for easier voice control.

Additional Tips

For optimal performance:

  • Keep your Alexa app and August app updated.
  • Ensure your smart lock is connected to Wi-Fi and online.
  • Use clear, simple voice commands for best results.
  • Rename locks in the August app to easily identify them in Alexa.

Enjoy the convenience of controlling your smart lock with just your voice!