To connect your Wyze bulb to Alexa, open the app on your phone and enable the Wyze skill. Once the bulb is connected, you can start using it with Alexa.
The Wyze smart bulb comes in different models, like the Wyze bulb color, which is preferred since it can switch between a variety of colors. Setting up your lights with Alexa can help control the lighting in your home with voice commands.
In this article, we’ll provide steps to connect your Wyze bulb to Alexa and voice commands to use.
Benefits of Connecting Wyze Smart Bulb to Alexa
Here are the benefits you can enjoy after setting up Wyze bulbs with Alexa:
Voice Control
Wyze bulbs, once integrated with Alexa, open up the possibility of controlling your lighting from anywhere with a simple voice command.
Turn off the light in the kitchen while lounging in your living room? Absolutely possible.
Scheduling
Alexa’s compatibility with Wyze bulbs enables users to schedule lighting adjustments per their preferences.
From dimming the lights in the evening to turning off all the lights at bedtime, everything can be programmed in advance. You no longer have to worry about leaving lights on before rushing out for an early morning meeting.
Group Control
Wyze bulbs grouped with other Wyze devices and coupled with Alexa can also provide flexibility. Need to control all the lights in a certain room or the entire house? You can do so with simple, personalized voice commands, thanks to Alexa’s efficient handling of Wyze’s grouping feature.
Tunable White
One of the exemplary features of Wyze bulbs, an assortment of tunable white options, is delightfully amplified by Alexa. Users can select from a range of whites, each carrying a different color temperature.
Setting the right ambiance for every occasion couldn’t be easier; command Alexa to adjust the lights according to mood, time, or activity.
How to Connect Wyze Bulb to Alexa
Before setting up your Wyze bulb with Alexa you’d need to have a Wyze account. This account will be linked to Alexa with the Wyze skill.
You’ll need to download the Wyze app on your smartphone and set up your account and your bulb before linking to Alexa. If you’re already connected to the Wyze app, follow the steps below to connect to Alexa:
- First, download the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone.
- Next, Sign in to your Amazon account with your credentials.
- Tap More and then Skills & Games.
- On the Skills screen, tap on the search icon, type in “Wyze” and select the skill from the list.
- Tap Enable to Use, and sign in to your Wyze account.
- After your Wyze account has been successfully linked to Alexa, tap Close.
Now that you’ve successfully enabled the Wyze skill on Alexa the next step is to discover your Wyze Bulb and complete the setup. Here’s how:
- On the Amazon Alexa app tap on Discover Devices.
- Wait for Alexa to find your Wyze bulb, then select it from the list.
- After the bulb is connected, you’re all set.
You can either use the Alexa app or voice commands to control the bulb. If you have set up a Wyze bulb color, you can change the bulb to a specific color.
Voice commands for Alexa
Here are the voice commands to control your Wyze smart bulb:
- Alexa, turn (bulb name) on.”
- “Alexa set the (bulb name) to 50%.”
- “Alexa, turn (bulb name) off.”
- “Alexa, set the (bulb name) to Blue.”
- “Alexa, set the (bulb name) to (temperature).”
- “Alexa, set (bulb name) softer.”
- “Alexa, make the (bulb name) warmer.”
- “Alexa, set the (bulb name) cooler.”
- “Alexa, make the (bulb name) whiter.”
- “Alexa, set the (bulb name) to daylight.”
Your bulb can switch between different colors, and you’ll need to specify the color name to Alexa. Even keywords like cool, warm, soft white, etc. are shades of white that have a specific color temperature.
Here are the shades of white and their color temperature:
| Shade of White | Color Temperature Value (Kelvin) |
| warm, warm white | 2200 |
| incandescent, soft white | 2700 |
| white | 4000 |
| daylight, daylight white | 5500 |
| cool, cool white | 7000 |
Here are some colors you can use with Alexa:
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- Crimson
- Green
- Purple
- Salmon
- Turquoise
- Magenta
- Orange
- Cyan
- Pink
- Gold
- Sky
- Blue
- Lavender
How to Remove the Wyze Skill from Alexa
You now know how to enable the Wyze skill on Alexa and control your bulbs, but what if you want to unlink it? You can also remove the Wyze Skill from Alexa easily in seconds. Here’s how:
- Open the app and tap Devices.
- Next, tap Your Smart Home Skills, and then Wyze.
- Select Settings, and then tap on Disable Skill.
Follow the steps above to connect your Wyze bulb to Alexa after removing the Wyze Skill.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Here are some of the problems encountered when connecting Wyze bulbs with Alexa, and their solutions:
Problem 1: Wyze Bulb Not Discovered by Alexa
After successfully linking the Wyze account to Alexa, you might discover that Alexa cannot find your Wyze Bulb. This problem often arises when the Wyze Bulb and Alexa are connected to different Wi-Fi networks.
Solution
Ensure your Wyze Bulb and Alexa are both on the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Then, activate the Alexa device discovery mode again. Remember, Alexa does not support 5GHz bands, so ensuring you’re on the correct band is important.
Problem 2: Inability to Control Wyze Bulb through Alexa
Even after Alexa has discovered the Wyze Bulb, you might face challenges in controlling the smart bulb via Alexa. This is often due to failure in syncing between the Wyze App and Alexa.
Solution
First, ensure both the Wyze and Alexa apps are updated. Next, try disabling and re-enabling the Wyze skill in the Alexa app.
Keep in mind, that any changes made on the Wyze app, such as changing the name of the bulb, need a re-discovery from Alexa to update the changes.
Problem 3: Unavailability of Wyze Bulb in Alexa Routine
Once Alexa has discovered the Wyze Bulb, you should be able to create routines for it in Alexa. However, sometimes the Wyze Bulb may not appear in the devices list when setting up a routine.
Solution
A basic and quick solution to try is resetting your Alexa device and Wyze Bulb. Turn them both off and then on again. If this doesn’t work, disable and re-enable the Wyze skill on Alexa and then rediscover the devices.
Problem 4: Wyze Bulb Fails to Respond to Alexa
On occasion, you may notice the Wyze Bulb failing to respond to Alexa commands despite being discovered and set up correctly.
This could be due to a variety of issues related to your network or miscommunication between devices.
Solution
Start your troubleshooting by restarting your Alexa and Wyze Bulb. Then, reset your Wi-Fi network. Finally, ensure that your command is formulated correctly.
Remember, Alexa might not understand your command if it doesn’t match the syntax of its programmed commands.
To reset your WiFi network power your router off for 1 minute and then on.
Final Thoughts
We’ve covered the steps to connect your Wyze bulb to Alexa and also remove the connection. We also provided solutions to some common problems you might face during the process.
Have you connected your Wyze bulb to Alexa? Let us know in the comments.
Hey! I’m Louis, a Java Developer and Mobile App Developer who has an interest in smart home automation.
