How do I connect my Christmas tree to Alexa?

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Written By Dinu Sri

Dr H. T. D. S. Madusanka is an electronic expert with 10 years of experience, involved in the research and development of SMART HOME systems.

Here are the steps on how to connect your Christmas tree to Alexa

1. Discover the smart plug

After setting up the plug, make sure to use your Echo device to discover the smart plug.

2. Add a phrase

Select the “Voice” option and enter the phrase you want to use to make Alexa turn on your lights. For example, “Alexa, turn on the Christmas tree”.

3. Add an action

Back in the menu, tap the “Add action” option.

4. Use the Alexa app

Go to the “Devices” tab and tap on the “Christmas Tree” or “Christmas Lights” device. You can also use the Alexa app to adjust the brightness of your Christmas tree lights.

5. Use a smart plug

Plug your Christmas tree lights into the smart plug. Smart plug sockets and light balls rely on good fast Wi-Fi speeds around your house.

6. Use an outdoor

Alexa plugIf your lights are going to be outdoors, make sure you get an Alexa plug that can handle outdoor weather.

To control your Christmas tree using the Alexa app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Alexa app.
  2. Tap on the “Devices” tab.
  3. Tap on the “Christmas Tree” or “Christmas Lights” device.
  4. Tap on the “Power” button to turn your Christmas tree on or off.
  5. You can also use the Alexa app to adjust the brightness of your Christmas tree lights.

To control your Christmas tree by speaking to Alexa, follow these steps:

  1. Say “Alexa, turn on the Christmas tree.”
  2. Alexa will turn on your Christmas tree.
  3. You can also say “Alexa, turn off the Christmas tree” to turn off your Christmas tree.
  4. You can also use Alexa to adjust the brightness of your Christmas tree lights. For example, you can say “Alexa, set the Christmas tree lights to 50% brightness.”