How to Control Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System With Alexa?
Did you just bought a brand new amazon alexa echo and want to control your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router or Velop Mesh Systems with it? If the answer is yes, then you have landed on the right place!
Amazon Echo is a unique compact device with thousands of different uses. Not only it can play audio music, control your smart home devices, answer questions but even allows you to communicate with your favorite services to keep you organized, informed, safe, connected and entertained. As an Amazon product, it`s also your personal shopper. Another best part is it can even control your wireless router.
Here in this guide, we will show you how to control Your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router or Velop Mesh Systems with Alexa. Let`s begin!
Preparation Before Connecting Linksys Wi-Fi Router to Alexa
In order to control your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Velop Mesh Systems with alexa, ensure that your wireless router is up and running. If not, then follow the instructions below to setup your linksys smart wireless router first.
Requirements:
- Linksys Wi-Fi Router.
- Modem provided by your ISP
- Working and active internet connection.
- One/ two ethernet (RJ-45) cables
- PC or Laptop with working ethernet port.
- Updated and compatible Web browser like Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
- Latest Version of Adobe Flash Player
How to Setup Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System
Getting a strong and reliable WiFi signal everywhere in your home can be a challenge. In most cases, a wireless router can provide decent WiFi coverage for a small house or apartment, but can leave some areas of a bigger home with very slow or no WiFi coverage at all. The Linksys Velop Mesh Wifi Systems device has been designed to solve this problem.
Using mesh network technology, multiple Velop nodes can be placed throughout your home, completely eliminating Wi-Fi dead spots. This guide will help you learn how to setup Linksys Velop Mesh Wi-Fi systems and how you can create a mesh network in your home that will provide WiFi coverage everywhere you want and needed to be.
Before you start, make sure you have a smartphone or tablet available for setup. Install the Linksys app on your iOS device to complete the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Setup. Also, connect the modem to the internet port on the node.
Setting up the Primary Velop Node
- Navigate to the Linksys App, and Press Launch setup at the bottom.
- Linksys will ask permission and needs location data to function, so select Allow.
- Read the Terms and Conditions carefully. When ready to continue & agree, select Agree.
- You will be asked what type of router you are setting up. Press Whole Home Mesh WiFi Velop.
- Turn on your bluetooth if prompted. Otherwise, select I would rather set up without Bluetooth.
- Then choose which type of setup you have from the options.
- Now, Plug in your Velop Node & select It’s Plugged In.
- Place the node in an open area and select it`s in the open.
- Use Ethernet cable to connect your new Velop router to your modem and then select It’s Connected.
- Your smartphone will now talk to your new router & start setting up internet connection for you.
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The light on your Velop Node will turn to purple. Once it changes, select Next.
- Setup will now look for internet connection.
- Once the connection is detected, then create linksys cloud acount (email address and password) to manage your Velop network.
- Wait for the node to be linked to your Linksys account.
- Personalize your WiFi by entering your preferred settings (name and password) and press Next.
- You can now connect to your new WiFi using the credentials displayed on the screen. Select Next.
- Choose a location for the node then press Next.
- Success! Your first node is setup & ready to use and choose Next.
Adding up the Secondary Velop Node
You can add up to two Velop nodes to your home, which will also broadcast WiFi. Now that your Velop network is set up, adding another node is easy and can be done at any time from the Linksys app.
- From the Linksys app, select Menu < Set Up a New Product.
- Tap on Add Nodes.
- Place the node in an open area and then select It’s In the Open.
- Your smartphone will start setting up your Internet connection for you.
- Once,the light on your Velop Node turns purple. Select Next.
- Choose name for this Velop Node, then select Next.
- Your node is setup successfully & ready to use! Tap Next.
Now, your Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System should be ready! Press Go to Dashboard to see the status of your connection & devices.
Control Your Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System With Alexa
To Control Your Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System With Alexa, ensure that the amazon alexa app is installed on your mobile device & working with your Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap or Echo Dot. Also, check if you have Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router or Velop Mesh system with remote access enabled. Also note, if you have more than one Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router or Velop system, Alexa will only control the router or node most recently associated with account.
- Launch the Alexa App on your iOS.
- Log in to your Amazon account using the credentials.
- Press the Home icon located on the bottom left portion of the screen.
- Tap on skills and games.
- Search Linksys in the bar.
- Tap enable to use.
- You will be prompted to enter your email Address & password for linksys server account. Input your credentials then select login.
- Once successfully linked, tap on the X icon at top-right corner of the screen to go back to the Linksys Skill.
- Now you can start asking Alexa about your Linksys Wi-Fi information.
Linksys Alexa Commands
The Linksys Skill for Alexa allows you to disable/enable parental controls & network connection for devices on your Linksys Velop systems or Smart Wi-Fi Router. Once the Skill is enabled, you can ask Alexa to turn on/off connection on a specific device. Below are some commands for Linksys Velop and Alexa.
- Turning on/off the guest Wi-Fi: Alexa, ask Linksys to turn on/off guest WiFi network.
- Asking Guest Wi-Fi name and password: Alexa, ask Linksys what is my guest WiFi password.
- Asking the password for the main Wi-Fi network: Alexa, Ask Linksys what is my WiFi password.
- Turning off/on WiFi on device: Alexa, turn off/on the Wi-Fi for Jim`s iPad.
- Alexa, enable/disable the internet for Jim’s iPad.
Also read: How to connect TP-link Wifi Router to alexa
Contact Support
Now that you know How to Control Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi System With Alexa, you can enjoy the device completely. But if still your Linksys Velop System or smart WiFi Router won`t connect to alexa, let us know. Call the Alexa helpline number +1-872-888-1589 and get in touch with our experts. For ease, you can also ask your queries in the chat box given below.We are available 24×7 to assist you!