Launch the alexa app on your iphone or ipad.
Cheapest way to control lights with alexa.
That is exactly why you need to create light groups in the alexa app.
Most of the time you want to control the group of lights instead of each light individually.
I replaced a few wall switches.
Being able to control.
Tap on the plus symbol at the top right of the screen tap on add group at the bottom of the screen.
By replacing your existing lighting with new smart bulbs you can control them with either your smart phone or through alexa voice commands such as alexa turn off the lights.
Smart lights are a nice jumping off point for someone curious about smart home tech.
I have around 10 different lights now set up with scenes.
Scenes are the best you can group lights and dimmer settings.
Hub 2 dimmable switches.
You can get started with just a few smart light bulbs a smart light hub and your phone.
You can easily combine lights such as lamp 1 and lamp 2 into a group called lamps to control both lights with one voice command.
Works great with alexa.
Who doesn t want to be able to control their lights with their voice.
Amazon echo light control is also one of the easiest smart home upgrades you can make.
Tap the devices label in the lower right corner of the screen.