Tell Alexa to scan for devices. Make sure your plug is turned on and Alexa will find it (you might have to enable a new Skill). Open the Alexa app and locate your plug in the Devices section. Change the name to “Christmas lights” and save. Say “Alexa turn on the Christmas lights”. Adopt a smug grin and pour yourself some eggnog.
Voice control your plug on Google Home or Google Assistant#
Open the Home app on your phone. Your linked devices will be here, or you can link accounts to get access to those devices. Locate your plug, rename it to “Christmas lights” and save. Say “Ok Google, turn on my Christmas lights”. Adopt a smug grin and start munching mince pies.
Open the Home app on your iOS device and tap on the + symbol top right of the screen. Tap on the Add accessory button. Find the 8 digit HomeKit code either on the side of your device or on a card in the box and scan it with your phone. Rename your plug to “Christmas lights” and save. Say “Hey Siri, turn on Christmas lights”. Adopt a smug grin and quaff a glass of sherry.
