How to get started using Amazon Alexa with your Schlage Connect™ deadbolt
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started using your Schlage Connect lock with Amazon Alexa.
The Schlage Connect™ Touchscreen deadbolt just became a little more convenient. Using an Alexa-enabled device customers now have the ability to lock and check the status of their Schlage Connect lock through their Wink or Samsung SmartThings hub. It’s just one more way this smart lock provides added peace of mind.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started.
How to link your Alexa app with Wink or SmartThings
1 Select the Amazon Alexa app on your smart phone.
2 If required, sign in to the Amazon Alexa app.
3 In the Amazon Alexa app, tap the menu icon.
4 Select Smart Home.
5 Scroll down until you see “Get More Smart Home Skills” and select.
6 Scroll down and find and select either the SmartThings or Wink icon to link the appropriate account (if necessary).
How to use the Alexa lock functionality
Once you’ve linked your Wink or SmartThings hub in your Amazon Alexa app, you’re ready to begin using Amazon Alexa to lock and check the status of your Schlage Connect lock.
1 Repeat steps 1-4 above.
5 Scroll down in the Amazon Alexa app to find and select “Discover devices”.
6 Allow the app to find and discover connected devices that use voice commands.
7 The app will then display devices it can control – including your Schlage Connect lock.
8 You are now ready to use voice commands with your Schlage Connect deadbolt:
“Alexa, is my front door locked?”
Alexa: “The Front Door is unlocked.”
“Alexa, lock my front door.”
“Alexa, lock my front door.”
