If you have a newer Alexa, there is a good chance you already have an integrated Zigbee hub and you might not even know it.
This means you can connect sensors, switches, or smart devices with the Zigbee protocol directly to Alexa, without needing an additional gateway.
The models that allow integration directly with Zigbeedevices, eliminating the need for an external hub, are:
- Echo Dot Max (Grey/Black)
- Echo Dot Max (Glacier White)
- Echo Dot Max ( Purple )
- Echo 4 ( Charcoal Black )
- Echo 4 ( Glacier White )
- Echo 4 ( Blue )
- Echo Show 8 ( 3rd Gen) ( Charcoal Black )
- Echo Show 8 ( 3rd Gen) ( Sandstone White )
- Echo Show 8 ( Latest generation ) ( Black )
- Echo Show 8 ( Latest generation ) ( White )
- Echo Show 10 ( 3rd Gen )( Charcoal Black )
- Echo Show 10 ( 3rd Gen )( Sandstone White )
- Echo Show 11 ( Black )
- Echo Show 11 ( White )
- Echo Show 21
- Echo Studio ( Black )
- Echo Studio ( White )
In this guide we will show you how to activate and configure the Zigbee hub on your Alexa, step by step, so you can start taking advantage of this feature in a few minutes.
How to connect Zigbee devices to Alexa:
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Open the Alexa app
On the home page, click the “+” button in the top right corner. -
Add new device
Select the option “Device”. -
Choose device type
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Other”. -
Select Zigbee
Choose the option “Zigbee” to start the pairing process. -
Pair the device
Put your Zigbee device in pairing mode.
Alexa will detect it automatically and complete the connection in a few seconds.
Now that you have everything connected and the Zigbee devices integrated into your Alexa, you can start automating routines, saving energy and gaining total control of your home, all in a simple and centralized way.
If you don't have an Alexa yet, buy here.
If you want Zigbee equipment, see here.
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