How to set up the Amazon Smart Plug to control a lamp

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Күн бұрын

In this video I show you how to set up a Smart Plug to work with your Echo. We'll use it to control a lamp by voice, and we'll create a routine that lets you turn on the lamp and play audio at a set time.
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@retiredat5445
@retiredat5445 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much, my echo is working properly now!
@juanmsilveira173
@juanmsilveira173 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Simple and clear explanation :)
@larrydellamano8023
@larrydellamano8023 3 жыл бұрын
I have one smart plug right now. I will be adding more later, now that you helped me.
@binagyrl21
@binagyrl21 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We have been living under a rock in Bavaria the past 6 years. Back in the States and I'm just mindblown at what all of this Echo technology-- smart plugs-- even light bulbs!
@cgmcgmcgmcgmcgm
@cgmcgmcgmcgmcgm 3 жыл бұрын
all of these are the same things that you could find in Bavaria years ago too... amazon and smart devices are not new and domotic hasnt born yesterday.
@mpurintun
@mpurintun 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - that worked for my lamp. From this video I determined TWO routines are needed to turn on - and then off - a lamp.After the "on" time was done, I went to the Smart Plug (under Plugs) and I saw that it was switched "on". Since I'm 700 miles from my house, I'm going to assume for another few days that it is, indeed, going on and off.
@mpbailey18
@mpbailey18 3 жыл бұрын
thank YOU! That it very obtuse to have to set up two routines...no one mentioned that... My other smart plugs are a bit smarter it seems.
@johnteal9828
@johnteal9828 11 күн бұрын
Smart plug, you have to create two routines!!! One it's a monomer for the plug! How about writing a program that has a start/stop time, it's not that ******hard!!!!
@avarighetti9793
@avarighetti9793 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this helped me a lot
@kenetricelockett315
@kenetricelockett315 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot...this video was very helpful❤️
@staceyanns
@staceyanns Жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! MORE PLEASE re routines:)
@carolynmcgrory1729
@carolynmcgrory1729 4 жыл бұрын
I'll give it a try, thx!
@rosalindcarson9421
@rosalindcarson9421 3 жыл бұрын
Can a smart plug be used to turn a lamp on & then off at certain time?
@zikbtw7355
@zikbtw7355 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude really helped 👍🏻
@cheryl7829
@cheryl7829 2 ай бұрын
Hi Dave, could you do one on the smart bulbs 💡 for Alexa please. Thank you really enjoying watching & learning. 💕💕
@meytah8382
@meytah8382 4 жыл бұрын
finally a good vid thanks!!
@issypaleface3449
@issypaleface3449 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the straight forward information. I had an Eco dot and 2 smart plugs that worked great then I got the bigger Eco 2nd generation and now my plugs are useless. I don't have the box they came in so no barcode and when I press the button on the plug until it flashes and scan on the alexa app it just keeps saying "No devices found" I've been trying to connect these for about 6 hours on and off to no avail I'm not that good with technology as I'm in my late 50s so I've only been embracing tech for a couple of years but I'm disabled and these plugs are such a help to me as I live alone. I would be very grateful if you could recommend something I can try? Thank you Dave
@Nailbunny2702
@Nailbunny2702 Жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH!!
@1psafa
@1psafa 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@barbaramarsh812
@barbaramarsh812 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nedley25
@nedley25 3 жыл бұрын
I thought I was doing everything wrong trying to connect my plug to my lamp. No where did I ever read that the lamp needed to be in the ON position. Thank you for simplifying this setup!!
@eliotberman8691
@eliotberman8691 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, so frustrating!
@bz3086
@bz3086 2 жыл бұрын
No kidding!! The instruction booklet reads: "before plugging equipment into smart plug, make sure the equipment is turned off" Common sense tells most people to keep it in on position. But with todays tech, common sense doesnt always apply. What the literal fxck?!
@train4905
@train4905 Жыл бұрын
Awsome
@RefinementNOTretirement
@RefinementNOTretirement 3 жыл бұрын
How do I set up my smart plug to turn on the heater in my home office which is on the same broadband but the office WIFI is via a wireless access point that has a different name/PW? The echo is in the main house. Thanks v much, Tony
@lindacourt9685
@lindacourt9685 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very clear. I'm new to this do I have to have Alexa if so can you tell me which one to get there's only me will use it thank you. Linda
@kimjackson8051
@kimjackson8051 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@Jerseyfestfair
@Jerseyfestfair 2 жыл бұрын
Tks. What application do I download on my iphone or ipad for turning on the lights with Alexa echo? Which one do you find easiest and best ? Tks
@ratimus2000
@ratimus2000 4 жыл бұрын
I can't get my Echo show to see my none Amazon smart plug. It works great with smart life app, but can't seem to get the echo to see it. any ideas?
@kevinhaigh3962
@kevinhaigh3962 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there could you please tell me why when I ask alexa to turn on first plug I can hear a click from my electric fire but it doesn't light up unfortunately as in just the light from the fire to make it look like the flames are on hope you get what i mean cheers
@neilbrenchley3613
@neilbrenchley3613 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I found the video very helpful. However, I wish to control a light for my fish tank. Switch on at 7am and turn off at 9pm, even if I am not here. Is there a routine that I can set up to do that?
@odiin16
@odiin16 3 жыл бұрын
having problems setting this up, did everything but the light isnt turning on, its on floor lamp?
@manujjoshi1682
@manujjoshi1682 2 жыл бұрын
If I have set the lamp schedule using a wifi connection, will it work without a connection to wifi from then on?
@user-ld9ic6sw3k
@user-ld9ic6sw3k 3 ай бұрын
Do you also need to buy a smart bulb for the lamp if it's just a ordinary lamp or do you also need to buy a lamp adapter
@shaunwright6678
@shaunwright6678 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I’ve tried connecting my amazon plug however is reading
@acidi
@acidi 4 жыл бұрын
mine works when i ask alexa to turn it on but wont work in routines.
@nataliepeterson4391
@nataliepeterson4391 3 жыл бұрын
Do I need plugs fir each rooms
@stevefletcher4830
@stevefletcher4830 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave Can I factory reset my laptop and if so how Thanks Steve 😊
@sandyfrench1956
@sandyfrench1956 2 жыл бұрын
How can we set up a lamp to go off at a certain time with the smart plug?
@marthaeisen6823
@marthaeisen6823 2 ай бұрын
I added a an amazon plug to turn on om lamp. I can turn it on uses my phone but not by voice command. When I ask Alexa she says" Living room doesn't support that". How do I fix this? Thanks
@antecco952
@antecco952 Жыл бұрын
Good video. But the problem I have is my plug when I was setting it up I mistakenly set it to turn off after sunrise instead of sunset and I’ve tried everything to edit it and nothing works. I can edit the name of the plug but no edit option to change from sunrise to sunset. It’s so annoying.
@georginajohnson3436
@georginajohnson3436 3 жыл бұрын
Smart plug , will it turn the tv off at a set time
@dothanguy
@dothanguy 4 жыл бұрын
how st set smart plug to turn on and off at different times. How do you make sure the routine you think you have set up really works without waiting a full day. Thanks
@cheekypepsi8772
@cheekypepsi8772 4 жыл бұрын
Major Bob just do a temporary time like in 2 mins
@andrews882
@andrews882 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I have had one of these for 6 months and have never yet got it to work. Plug is permanently unresponsive!
@kevinmitchell4960
@kevinmitchell4960 Жыл бұрын
I'm able to turn the light on and off yet when I give a command to raise lower change colours alexa says first plug doesn't support that?
@user-ld9ic6sw3k
@user-ld9ic6sw3k 3 ай бұрын
Hi so you don't need to buy a separate smart bulb?
@alkscd
@alkscd Жыл бұрын
How to setup aleza for all lights to come on all together
@kieranpodesta509
@kieranpodesta509 3 жыл бұрын
Does that amazon smart plug work in extention leads or do they only work through main sockets?
@1SnuffySmith
@1SnuffySmith 2 жыл бұрын
The smart plug has 3 prongs (3rd is a ground lug). If your extension cord has 3 holes then yes. Most common extension cords only have two holes per outlet.
@tracyayers6083
@tracyayers6083 Жыл бұрын
Do i need to plug my tv plug in my smart plug for it to work
@shaunwright6678
@shaunwright6678 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried adding my amazon plug but it’s saying provisioning failure so I’ve tried taking device out and trying again but still saying the same any ideas please
@karenramsey3778
@karenramsey3778 3 жыл бұрын
Z
@kimberlylouzonreeson5552
@kimberlylouzonreeson5552 3 жыл бұрын
Great video but my problem is that the smart plug turns on my item but then my item shuts itself off immediately while the smart plug is still showing on
@krystalhill7719
@krystalhill7719 4 ай бұрын
How you can connect the smart plug with a lead desk lamp, touch lamp
@nataliepeterson4391
@nataliepeterson4391 3 жыл бұрын
Hi do have to give my device my electrical company as I live in a shelter flats
@karenstokes6332
@karenstokes6332 3 жыл бұрын
When you use alexa smart plug with an automatic kettle how does it turn off? Do I do it on my phone? If so how do I know when it’s boiled? Sorry, new to all this!
@adriaancoetzee94
@adriaancoetzee94 2 жыл бұрын
All automatic kettles will switch off automatically, meaning when the kettle starts boiling the steam will trigger a switch and switch it off
@m4abbad
@m4abbad 3 жыл бұрын
The device is basic, you can not set on the plug for specific timing. For example, I have a routine that turns on the iBlockCube Plug for 5 minutes when the sensor is triggered. in this Amazon Plug you can not do that using plug timing. I hope I am wrong :)
@jekassing
@jekassing 3 жыл бұрын
My smart plug stopped working. What do I do to restart it
@alanthornton1910
@alanthornton1910 8 ай бұрын
I am thinking about getting an Amazon smart plug. Can I turn on my PS5 with it?
@antoniogalluccio4213
@antoniogalluccio4213 5 ай бұрын
How many amps can they do
@louisebyrne3719
@louisebyrne3719 3 жыл бұрын
Hi how do I set my plug to set my lamp on plug on and off to use it as a timer
@cjgohnston4
@cjgohnston4 3 жыл бұрын
you need to set up a 'routine' to turn the lamp one, and another routine to turn it off. Watch the last few minutes of this video and he shows you how to set up a routine. good luck!
@deanadam1
@deanadam1 3 жыл бұрын
Can you set up an on and off routine ?? Ive my lamps set to come on but while im away id like them off again
@cjgohnston4
@cjgohnston4 3 жыл бұрын
i think you need to set up a different routine to turn the lamp off. One routine for on. Another for off.
@cjgohnston4
@cjgohnston4 3 жыл бұрын
@The Dogs Doo you need to name them as two different and separate routines. Lamp on. Lamp off.
@kimberlylouzonreeson5552
@kimberlylouzonreeson5552 3 жыл бұрын
His states in the video that is supposed to put both lights on on the splitter cable that goes to one plug It turns on my aquarium filter but will not turn on my aquarium light but shows that it's on
@jasonk2680
@jasonk2680 4 жыл бұрын
I have mine as a plug for my echo which is counter productive
@colinhorwood363
@colinhorwood363 Жыл бұрын
How to control two sets of led lights separately.
@melixx1143
@melixx1143 3 жыл бұрын
My lamp is on but when I tell my Alexa to turn the lamp on it doesn’t work so I have to go to the lamp and manually turn it on
@louisesmith9185
@louisesmith9185 3 жыл бұрын
can you please make a wifi vid next because my wifi in my room is terrible
@zyer2260
@zyer2260 3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to connect a extension cord to it then connect all my setup to it and say Alexa setup on
@shaunehemphill3259
@shaunehemphill3259 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Mrvandyne
@Mrvandyne 4 жыл бұрын
Hi my mum loves u ❤️❤️😍😍🔥🔥
@averagerider92
@averagerider92 3 жыл бұрын
Right-o
@caseyaxx1673
@caseyaxx1673 4 жыл бұрын
Can you do Xbox?
@lizzieferrari5914
@lizzieferrari5914 3 жыл бұрын
I have a smart plug work.
@lizzieferrari5914
@lizzieferrari5914 3 жыл бұрын
Touch lamp would a smart plug work?
@dukeofclemance
@dukeofclemance 3 жыл бұрын
how to make something simple complicated just turn the switch on
@royalfolkspark
@royalfolkspark 3 жыл бұрын
People don't want (introductions), in a (how to) video. I suggest to all viewers, thumbs down on any (how to) that has a (non-sense) (introduction).
@hanadikazbak8358
@hanadikazbak8358 Ай бұрын
Thank you
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