How to Integrate TP-Link Devices with Voice Assistants: Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri
Posted on 17th June 2023
voice control your home with TP-Link smart devices and a voice assistant
With TP-Link smart home devices, you can easily voice control your home. Whether you have an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple Siri, you can connect your TP-Link smart devices and control them with voice commands. Here’s how to set up voice control for TP-Link devices with each voice assistant.
Amazon Echo with TP-Link Kasa
If you have an Amazon Echo, you can connect your TP-Link Kasa account and control your smart devices with voice commands. First, open the Amazon Alexa app and go to the Skills section. Then, search for TP-Link Kasa and enable the skill. Once you’ve linked your TP-Link Kasa account, you can start controlling your devices with voice commands. For example, you can say “Alexa, turn on the living room light” or “Alexa, turn off the bedroom light.”
Google Home with TP-Link Kasa
If you have a Google Home, you can also connect your TP-Link Kasa account and control your smart devices with voice commands. First, open the Google Home app and go to the Home Control section. Then, tap on the + button and search for TP-Link Kasa. Once you’ve linked your TP-Link Kasa account, you can start controlling your devices with voice commands. For example, you can say “Ok Google, turn on the living room light” or “Ok Google, turn off the bedroom light.”
Apple Siri with TP-Link Kasa
If you have an Apple device with Siri, you can also connect your TP-Link Kasa account and control your smart devices with voice commands. First, open the Kasa app and go to the HomeKit section. Then, tap on the + button and scan the QR code. Once you’ve scanned the QR code, you can start controlling your devices with voice commands. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, turn on the living room light” or “Hey Siri, turn off the bedroom light.”
voice commands for TP-Link smart devices
Once you’ve set up voice control for your TP-Link devices, you can start using voice commands to control them. Here are some of the most popular voice commands for TP-Link smart devices:
- Turn on/off the light – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, turn on/off the light.”
- Set the light to a specific color – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, set the light to red/green/blue.”
- Dim the light – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, dim the light.”
- Brighten the light – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, brighten the light.”
- Turn on/off the switch – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, turn on/off the switch.”
- Turn on/off the outlet – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, turn on/off the outlet.”
- Turn on/off the plug – “Alexa/Ok Google/Hey Siri, turn on/off the plug.”
With TP-Link smart devices and a voice assistant, you can easily voice control your home. Whether you have an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple Siri, you can connect your TP-Link smart devices and control them with voice commands.
How to Integrate TP-Link Devices with Voice Assistants: Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri
Alexa
To connect your TP-Link device to Alexa, you’ll first need to create a TP-Link account and download the Kasa app. Once you’ve done that, open the app and go to the “Devices” tab. Tap the “+” button in the top-right corner and select the “Add Device” option. Select your TP-Link device from the list and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once your device is connected, you can use voice commands to control it. For example, you can say “Alexa, turn on the lamp” or “Alexa, turn off the TV.”
Google Assistant
To connect your TP-Link device to Google Assistant, you’ll first need to create a TP-Link account and download the Kasa app. Once you’ve done that, open the app and go to the “Devices” tab. Tap the “+” button in the top-right corner and select the “Add Device” option. Select your TP-Link device from the list and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once your device is connected, you can use voice commands to control it. For example, you can say “Ok Google, turn on the lamp” or “Ok Google, turn off the TV.”
Siri
To connect your TP-Link device to Siri, you’ll first need to create a TP-Link account and download the Kasa app. Once you’ve done that, open the app and go to the “Devices” tab. Tap the “+” button in the top-right corner and select the “Add Device” option. Select your TP-Link device from the list and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once your device is connected, you can use voice commands to control it. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, turn on the lamp” or “Hey Siri, turn off the TV.”
Amazon Alexa
To integrate your TP-Link device with Amazon Alexa, you first need to enable the TP-Link Smart Home skill in the Alexa app. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Alexa.
To enable the TP-Link Smart Home skill:
Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
Tap Skills.
Search for TP-Link Smart Home.
Tap Enable to Use.
You’ll be redirected to the TP-Link website to sign in to your TP-Link account. Once you’ve signed in, you’ll be taken back to the Alexa app, where you’ll need to grant Alexa access to your TP-Link account.
Tap Allow.
You’ll now be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Alexa. Try saying things like “Alexa, turn on the living room light” or “Alexa, set the bedroom temperature to 72 degrees”.
Google Assistant
To integrate your TP-Link device with Google Assistant, you first need to link your TP-Link account with the Google Home app. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Google Assistant.
To link your TP-Link account with the Google Home app:
Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
Tap Home Control.
Tap the + icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
Search for TP-Link.
Tap Link.
You’ll be redirected to the TP-Link website to sign in to your TP-Link account. Once you’ve signed in, you’ll be taken back to the Google Home app, where you’ll need to grant Google access to your TP-Link account.
Tap Allow.
You’ll now be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Google Assistant. Try saying things like “Ok Google, turn on the living room light” or “Ok Google, set the bedroom temperature to 72 degrees”.
Siri
To integrate your TP-Link device with Siri, you first need to add the TP-Link Kasa skill to the Siri Shortcuts app. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Siri.
To add the TP-Link Kasa skill to the Siri Shortcuts app:
Open the Siri Shortcuts app on your iOS device.
Tap the + icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
Tap Add Action.
Search for TP-Link Kasa.
Tap the TP-Link Kasa action.
You’ll be redirected to the TP-Link website to sign in to your TP-Link account. Once you’ve signed in, you’ll be taken back to the Siri Shortcuts app, where you’ll need to grant Siri access to your TP-Link account.
Tap Allow.
You’ll now be able to discover and control your TP-Link devices through Siri. Try saying things like “Hey Siri, turn on the living room light” or “Hey Siri, set the bedroom temperature to 72 degrees”.
