How to Add a TP-Link Plug to Alexa

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Adding a TP-Link Plug to Alexa

Integrating your TP-Link plug with Amazon Alexa allows you to control your devices with voice commands. By following this guide, you can quickly add your TP-Link smart plug to Alexa for seamless smart home control.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Ensure Your TP-Link Plug is Set Up:
   • Make sure your TP-Link plug is connected to the Kasa app and working properly.
2. Open the Alexa App:
   • Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
3. Enable the Kasa Smart Skill:
   • Go to ‘Skills & Games’ and search for ‘Kasa Smart.’ Enable the skill and log in with your TP-Link account.
4. Discover Devices:
   • After enabling the skill, ask Alexa to discover devices or tap ‘Devices’ in the app and select ‘Discover.’
5. Assign a Name to the Plug:
   • Assign a name to the plug (e.g., ‘Living Room Lamp’) for easy voice control.
6. Use Voice Commands:
   • Now you can use Alexa to control the plug by saying, “Alexa, turn on the Living Room Lamp.”

Adding a TP-Link plug to Alexa expands your smart home capabilities by allowing voice control of your devices. Follow these steps to connect your plug and enjoy hands-free automation.

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1. Introduction

This guide will show you how to link your TP-Link smart plug to Amazon Alexa.

Tools You'll Need:

• No extra tools are needed.

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Supplies You'll Need:

• No extra supplies are needed.

About Alexa

Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon that can recognize human speech and allow you to manage or control your smart home devices with your voice only.

2. Add TP-Link Plug

1. Launch the Alexa app on your mobile device.
   

1. Go to Devices in the bottom right.
   

1. Tap the plus sign in the top right to add a new device.
   

1. Select Add Device from the pop-up menu.
   

1. Select the Kasa Smart brand.
   

1. Your TP-Link smart plug should be already set up in the Kasa Smart app to proceed. Tap Continue.
   

1. Tap Enable to Use to activate the TP-Link Kasa skill for Alexa.
   

1. A browser window will pop up. Fill in the email and password you used for your Kasa account then tap Authorize to link your device with Alexa.
   

1. Tap Done to return to the Alexa app.
   

1. Tap Discover Devices to continue.
   

1. Once your plug is discovered, tap Set Up Device.
   

1. Tap Choose Group.
   

1. Choose the room where your plug is located in then tap Add to Group.
   

1. Tap Done to complete the setup of the plug in the Alexa app.