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# Use Your Smart Home Device with Alexa

You can use simple commands to control your smart home devices connected to Alexa.

To do this... | Say this...
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Turn on / off your smart home device (excludes smart home cameras) | "Turn on / off [smart home device / group name]."
Turn on / off a scene Tip: Create and manage smart home scenes through the smart home device manufacturer's companion app. Scene names show in the Alexa app in the Smart Home section. | "Turn on / off [scene / group name]."
Set the brightness (for compatible lights) | "Set [smart home device / group name] to [##]%." "Brighten / dim [smart home device / group name]."
Set the color and shades of white (for compatible lights) | "Set the light to blue." "Set the light to soft white." "Make the light [warmer / cooler]."
Control a thermostat | "Set [smart home device / group name] temperature to [##] degrees." "[Increase / decrease] the [smart home device / group name] temperature."
Check your thermostat | "What's the temperature in here?" "What's my thermostat set to?"
Control Your Microwave | "Reheat 1 cup of coffee." "Microwave for [time]." Note: To see a full list of phrases for AmazonBasics Microwave, go to Quick-Cook Voice Presets (PDF).
Change your fan speed | "Set my bedroom fan to [##]%."
Control a door lock Tip: When you enable "Unlock by Voice" in the Alexa app, you must also set a 4-digit code that is required when unlocking your smart locks. Each lock can have a unique code. | "Is the [back / front] door locked?" "Lock the [back / front] door." "Unlock the [back / front] door."
Turn on a channel or activity | "Turn on [channel / activity]."
Show your smart home device camera feed | "Show [camera name]."
Check your contact sensor | "Is the [smart home device] open?" "Did I close my [smart home device]?"
Set Guard to Away mode/Home mode | "I'm leaving." / "I'm home."

Note:

- To use some smart home devices you need to say, "Open [skill name]" before making your request.
- Some smart home skills may support other device actions.
- For more information about an Alexa Skill, go to the skill detail page in the Alexa app.

For more help, try our Smart Home forum.

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