SmarterHome™ devices are compatible with the Google Home and Amazon Alexa apps.
This article explains how to link your SmarterHome™ account to Google Home or Amazon Alexa, so that you can control your SmarterHome™ device using these apps.
Please note that, in many cases, you can only control the core features of your SmarterHome™ through the Google Home and Alexa apps. Additional features can be controlled through the SmarterHome™ app directly.
Before Linking With Google Home Or Amazon Alexa
Before linking your SmarterHome™ device with your Google or Amazon account, you will need to pair it with the SmarterHome™ app. For information about how to register to use the SmarterHome™ app, refer to How Do I Connect My Kogan SmarterHome™ Device To The SmarterHome™ App?.
You will also need to register and log into a Google or Amazon account before linking your SmarterHome™ device.
Google Home
To link your SmarterHome™ device to your Google Home account, follow the instructions below.
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and ensure that you are logged into your Google account.
- Click the '+' icon in the upper-left of the screen.
- Select 'Works with Google'.
- Search for 'Smarter Home'. Select the app when it appears.
- A window will open prompting you to log in. Enter the email address and password used to register your SmarterHome™ account.
- Select 'Authorize' to grant permission for Google to access your SmarterHome™ data.
Select the '+' to open the menu.
Select 'Works with Google'.
Input your SmarterHome credentials.
Once you have completed this process, any devices that are paired with your SmarterHome™ account will appear on your Google Home app's home screen.
Amazon Alexa
To link your SmarterHome™ device to your Alexa app, follow the instructions below.
- Open the Alexa app and ensure that you are logged into your Amazon account.
- Select 'More' from the options at the bottom of the screen, then within this menu, select 'Skills & Games'.
- Search for 'Smarter Home'. Select the app when it appears.
- A window will open prompting you to log in. Enter the email address and password used to register your SmarterHome™ account.
- Select 'Authorize' to grant permission for Alexa to access your SmarterHome™ data.
- Alexa will display a confirmation message advising that your SmarterHome™ account has been successfully linked to the Alexa app.
Select 'Skills & Games'.
Input your SmarterHome™ credentials.
After completing this process, Alexa will prompt you to search for compatible devices.
Your SmarterHome™ device will then appear in the 'Devices' tab in the Alexa app, within the applicable device category.
I Can't Link My SmarterHome™ Account
If you are having trouble linking your accounts, try the suggestions below to troubleshoot the issue:
- When searching for the SmarterHome™ app, be sure to search for 'Smarter Home'. If you search for the app as a single word, it will not appear in your search results.
- When prompted to log into your SmarterHome™ account, make sure to log in using the same email address used to register your SmarterHome™ account. Also, check that you have entered your password correctly.
- Open the SmarterHome™ app and confirm that your device is paired correctly and appears on the app's home screen. Also, check that the device is appearing online in the SmarterHome™ app.
- Check that your apps are up-to-date. Install any available updates.
- Open the SmarterHome™ app and unpair all SmarterHome™ devices. Then, fully close both the SmarterHome™ and Google Home or Alexa apps. Reopen the SmarterHome™ app and re-pair any SmarterHome™ devices, then finally re-open the Google Home or Alexa app and try again to link your accounts.
- Uninstall the SmarterHome™ app from your mobile device, then reinstall it.
If you need any further assistance with your SmarterHome™ device, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Care team. We will be happy to help.