How to Connect Geeni Device to Amazon Alexa?
How to Connect Geeni Device to Amazon Alexa? – Amazon Echo smart speakers, powered by Alexa virtual assistant are incredible and amazingly capable devices on their own. You can use them for a variety of things like streaming music, maintain a shopping list, ordering pizza delivery,and much more. But when Alexa is paired with various third party products, it even becomes more powerful.
Not only you can control your smart home with the alexa, but it can improve the quality of your lawn and garden , better secure your home, improve your home entertainment system.Setting up a smart home device like Wifi security Camera, Plugs, Light/Bulbs that you plan to control with alexa may seem a challenge but in actual its quite easy to set up.
Another best part of Alexa is that it can be easily integrated with Geeni devices. The integration with Amazon Alexa places Geeni products at the forefront of smart home innovation. Controlling your home by simply saying“turn on living room lights’ feels magical. So, if you have recently purchased geeni device and trying to connect to the alexa then this article is for you.
Here in this blog, we will provide you with the step by step guide on how to connect Geeni device to Amazon Alexa.
How To Connect Geeni Device To Amazon Alexa?
Living smart is no longer a dream, it has become a reality. With Geeni, you get the power to control your devices such as Wireless IP Security camera, outlet, and lights remotely. You do not have to touch the switch manually to access and turn it on or off. Along with that, the device works very smoothly when you issue any command to it. Now that we have given you a bit of an insight about Geeni, let`s just proceed with the step by step instructions for setup of your geeni device and connecting to your amazon echo smart speakers. Read below and follow the steps on how to connect Geeni device to Alexa.
Before Connecting to the Alexa, Make Your Geeni Device Ready!
To set up the Geeni device, first follow the instructions below, then proceed with the setup process.
Instructions
- Keep your Wi-Fi network name and password handy with you
- Ensure your mobile is running Android 4.1 or higher or iOS 8.0 or higher
- Make sure you smartphone/tablet must be connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
If you are not sure about the compatability of your smartphone or tablet device with the geeni device, you can even get assistance from the Alexa experts by initiating live chat support.
Geeni Device Set up process
- Begin the process by downloading the Geeni app from Google Play or the iOS App Store
- Once it is downloaded and installed, open the geeni app on your smartphone/tablet device
- Now log in to the Geeni app after registering an account
In order to register in Geeni App follow the instructions below:
- Go to the register option in your geeni app
Note: (You must have an active email address or mobile number in order to register, as you will be sent a verification code.)
- Enter your email address or mobile number with country code and enter the verification code after that.
- Now, you just need to create a password and confirm it.
- Next, log in to the app.
- Plug in the device into the electrical outlet and reset it.
- Now,it’s time to connect your device to the geeni app. All you need to do is open the “Geeni” app and tap ‘Add the Device’ . You can add your device in any of the Easy or Ap mode.
For Easy Mode :
- Switch on the device and make sure the light is blinking quickly.
- On the top right corner of the Devices in the geeni app screen, click (+).
In case of Smart Wi-Fi plug
- Choose ‘Smart Power and ensure the indicator light is on the device is rapidly flashing blue. It indicates the device is ready to connect. If your device does not flash blue light, then press and hold the button down for 3 seconds until the indicator light is flashing rapidly, then press, “Yes, it’s blinking quickly” in your geeni app.
In case of Smart Bulb/lights
- Choose ‘Smart lighting’ from the option and ensure the bulb/light is flashing quickly. It indicates that the device is ready to connect. If not, turn the bulb off and turn it on 3 times until it is flashing quickly. Press “Yes, it’s blinking quickly”.
In case of Smart Wifi camera
- Choose ‘Video camera’ on the app and click on the Geeni Wi-Fi camera. Ensure that the indicator light on the device is blinking Red. It shows that the device is ready to connect. If it doesn`t show red, then follow the instructions to Reset your device so that the indicator light start blinking red, and then press “Yes, it’s blinking red” in your geeni app.
- After following all the steps for your respective devices, enter your Wi-Fi network name and password.
- Now,the Geeni app will try to connect and establish connection with your device.
For back up Ap mode :
In case of Smart Wi-Fi plug
- Turn on the device and check that the indicator light is blinking slowly.
- On the top corner of your device screen in the Geeni app, click (+) and select ‘Smart lighting’. Now, Select “AP Mode” in the top corner by tapping on it.
- Click next and enter your Wi-Fi network name and password.
In case of Smart Bulb/lights
- Turn on the device and check that the indicator light is blinking slowly.
- On the top corner of your device screen in the Geeni app, click (+). Choose “Smart Power”. Now, Select “AP Mode” in the top corner by tapping on it.
- Click next and enter your Wi-Fi network and password details.
In case of Smart Wi-Fi camera
- Make sure the device is blinking red.
- In the Geeni app at the top corner of the Devices screen, click (+). Choose the ‘Video Camera’ and select Geeni Wi-Fi camera and choose ‘QR code’ on the top right corner of the app. Click next and go ahead by entering your Wi-Fi login details.
- Now, scan the QR code with your device camera.
- If you hear the camera beep, select “I heard the beep” and it will be added to your camera.
Steps to Connect Geeni to Alexa
After setting up your Geeni device by following the above mentioned steps , you can now easily connect your geeni device to Alexa through easy-to-apply steps. To Connect Geeni to Alexa, follow the step by step instructions given below:
- First,download the Amazon ‘Alexa’ app from iOS App, Google Play store or Amazon App Store on your mobile/tablet device
- After downloading it, open the Alexa app and login into it.
- After you log in to the App, go to the skills in the menu.
- Search for Geeni and tap Enable.
- Input your Geeni account password and username.
- Now, the app will redirect you to the success page.
- Lastly, choose discover devices. After a few seconds your Geeni devices will be displayed under smart home menu in the Alexa app.
Once you’re done naming or grouping your geeni device in the alexa app, you can say commands like these:
- Alexa, turn on the coffee machine.
- Alexa, turn on the bedroom light.
- Alexa, set the living room to 70%
- Alexa, discover devices
- Alexa, set bedroom light to red
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Wrap Up
So, this was all about how to connect Geeni device to Alexa and communicate with your smart home devices by voice. We hope this blog has helped you to understand how to live more smartly with Geeni and Amazon Alexa. In case even after following the steps, you’re unable to connect or sync your smart devices yet, get in touch with our experts through live chat support or by dialing Alexa Customer Service Number 1-872-888-1589. We’ll be happy to help you out!
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
- Where is Device sharing in the Geeni app?
Tap the “Profile” icon In the Geeni app and then Tap “Home Management” after that tap on the room where the device is and tap “Device Sharing”. - What apps work with Geeni?
It will only work with the Geeni App and Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, third-party apps will not operate with Geeni cameras. - Can I use Geeni without Wi-Fi?
Yes! It will work without a WiFi connection, but you will not be able to take advantage of all of the Geeni application’s features.