Philips, now under Signify, is a leading brand in the home lighting industry. Wiz lights are a relatively cheap option for smart home enthusiasts to get into the game. You don’t need a hub with these devices, just light and a stable internet connection, and you can enjoy different scenes. Again, you can connect the lights to your virtual assistant (Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri), allowing you to apply voice control commands, remote control, and automate the lights.
In this guide post, It will provide a step by step guide on how to connect your lights to Alexa. Without further ado, let’s get started.
How to connect Wiz lights to Alexa
To connect Philips Wiz lights to Alexa, you need a stable internet connection and a light already connected to your network . Once you can control the bulb in the Wiz app, enable the Wiz Alexa integration in the Wiz app settings. Finally, add the Wiz skill to Alexa through the Amazon Alexa app.
Basically, connecting your Wiz light boils down to these steps:
- Connect the light to the Wiz App
- Enable Wiz App Alexa Skill
- Add Wiz Skill in Alexa
Connect The Light to Wiz App
To connect your Wiz smart light to your Wi-Fi network, download and install the WiZ app available on both the play store(android) and the app store (iOS) . Here’s how to connect your Wiz light to Wi-Fi;
- Launch your Wiz app and agree to the terms and conditions of use. Scroll to the bottom to activate the button.
- Create a house. Give your house a name or leave the default option. Click Done.
- Grant permission. Allow the app to access your location to find the lights. Tap the “Allow only while using the app” option.
- Add a room. Select an option from the list and give the room a name. Click “OK” when done.
- Add a device. Click the “add a device” button > Lights > enter the correct password for your Wi-Fi network. Wiz lights only connect to the 2.4 GHz network band; make sure it is enabled on your router. If your router broadcasts both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, consider turning off the 5GHz option when connecting your smart light. Tap Continue.
- Pair your light. You can choose the smart or manual pairing option. I prefer the smart option as you can add multiple lights at once. Click start on the smart pairing option.
- Add a new light. Turn the bulb off and on. Click “Start” in your app.
- The wiz app searches for lights on your network and adds them. Tap “Finish” at the top right once all your lights appear in the app.
- Customize your light. The app offers several icons to choose from. Select your favorite and click Done
Enable Wiz App Alexa Skill
With Wiz added to the app, most of the work is done; the following steps are quite simple. The Wiz App can be linked to your Alexa account automatically or manually via a code to grant Alexa access.
To get the code or link your Wiz App to Alexa automatically;
- Open your Wiz app
- Open the menu by clicking on the top left menu bar
- Select Settings and scroll down to “Integrations ” options
- Choose “Alexa” from the list
- There are two options, link my account or manually set up the integration. Choose your preferred option. If you select the pairing option, follow the in-app prompts to connect the Wiz app to Alexa.
- Or, select the manual option and enable the “Wiz Smart Home skill” toggle
Once you enable the skill, grab the required verification code from the Alexa app.
Add Get the Wiz Skill on Alexa
With the smart home skill verification code, we headed over to the Alexa app. You should have downloaded and set up an account with Alexa beforehand. If not, download the app on iOS or Android first.
Here’s how to add the Wiz skill to Alexa;
- Open your Alexa app
- Tap the “More” icon in the bottom navigation menu
- Select the “Skills & Games” option
- Search for “Philips Wiz” in the search bar to quickly retrieve the Wiz skill
- Select the “Wiz Smart Home Skill” from the skill list. Make sure you choose the right one.
- Tap “Enable for use” to link your accounts. Paste the verification code from the Wiz app to connect your accounts and grant Alexa access.
- Personalize your lights. Add Wiz lights to relevant rooms to enable routines and automation.
After connecting, tap “Discover Devices” in the smart home tab in the Alexa app to add all your Wiz lights. Your lights are now connected to Alexa; try some Alexa voice commands to see if it works.Try, “Alexa, turn on the dining room” and replace the name with the name of your light.
Wiz Light doesn’t work with Alexa
It can be frustrating when your lights aren’t working. Don’t connect to Alexa. First, make sure your echo device is connected to the Internet at home and can respond to your other commands. You should be able to manage and control your lights from the Wiz app before pairing them to Alexa.
Troubleshooting your connection should fix the problem if your lights were working before. On the other hand, if you can’t get the light to work on Alexa from the start, make sure you follow the proper process and that your accounts are properly linked.
Troubleshooting your Alexa-Wiz connection
Test your Wi-Fi connection
Wiz smart lights receive commands from the app or hub through the Wi-Fi network. If the smart light is not connected to your network, it will cause response issues.
First, make sure the bulb is on. To be safe, you can turn it off and on. After turning it on, wait about a minute for it to connect to your Wi-Fi network before trying to control it from the Alexa app.
Otherwise, you can power cycle all devices to update the connection. This includes the smart bulb, app, hub, and network router. To reboot devices, unplug them from the outlet, wait 20-30 seconds, and plug them back in.
Turn the Alexa Wiz Skill off and back on. h3>
Alexa skills allow you to pair different devices and apply voice control commands to the devices. Try disabling and re-enabling the skill to make your lights respond quickly.
Navigate to Alexa settings and disable the skill > Force Quit the Alexa App > Restart your Alexa device > Go back to enable the skill. Try an Alexa command, “Alexa, turn on the hall light,” to see if the lights respond.
Turn the Alexa device on and off
Restarting your Alexa device helps clear up any software bugs that may be harming the device and causing performance failures.
Perform a power cycle on your Alexa device to restart it. Unplug the device from the power outlet, wait 20-30 seconds, and plug it back into the power source. Let your device turn on and connect to the Internet. Once your device is up and running, try your command again. Everything should be fine.
Reset Alexa Device
If a reboot doesn’t resolve it, we’re left with factory resetting the Alexa device. Factory reset wipes the device and you must set it up again following the Alexa app guidelines.
To reset the device through the app, select “Devices” > “Echo & Alexa” > choose echo device > Scroll down to “Reset” and confirm your choice.
Factory resetting an echo device is down to the specific model; for an Echo (4th generation), pressing the “action key” until the ring lights turn off and turn it back on, while for 1st generation echo devices you use a thin pin to press the reset button for about 10 seconds. For echo 2nd gen, press the “volume down” and “Mic off” buttons together for 15-20 seconds.
After setting up your device, try a few Alexa commands to confirm it works.
FAQ
Do WiZ lights work with Alexa?
Yes, Wiz lights work with Alexa. After integrating the Wiz skill into the Alexa app, you can customize and control your lights from the Alexa app and using Alexa voice commands.
To enable Wiz lights on Alexa, follow these simple steps;
- Connect Light to Wiz App
- Enable Smart Home Skill from Wiz App
- Add Wiz Skill on Alexa
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