GRAPE [Grape] LifeStyle Alexa is operating electricity!8 items that use Alexa conveniently
Many people feel that it is troublesome to operate switches and remote controls on the wall to turn lighting or set air conditioners.
If you combine it with a smarted product compatible product, you will be able to operate home appliances with ALEXA (Alexa), a more comfortable life.
However, some people may not know how to do it specifically.
In this article, we will explain what you need to operate the lighting, etc., recommended devices, and setting methods.
目次How to operate electricity such as lighting with Alexa?
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When operating electricity such as lighting with Alexa or smartphone, a device that can be smart is required.
The device to prepare depends on whether there is a remote control or whether it is compatible with infrared communication.
| 赤外線リモコン付き家電や照明 | スマートリモコン |
| 赤外線リモコンがない照明 | スマート電球 |
| 赤外線通信機能のない家電 | スマートプラグ |
Even if the infrared communication function is not provided, you can use the above device to support audio operation.
Check your home appliances and lighting models and prepare devices.
You can operate electricity with Alexa!4 smart remote controls
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A smart remote control is a device that allows you to consolidate various infrared communication home appliances and lighting operations at home.
Many home appliance remote controls can be organized from Alexa and smartphones.
Although it is a convenient device, there are many products, so some people may be worried about which one to choose.
Here are four recommended products.
RS-WFIREX4
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"RS-WFIREX4" is a smart remote control that has a very simple initial setting with Alexa.
There is no need to launch the Amazon Alexa app, and you can work together just by touching the screen several times.
Also, since the remote control data of the main manufacturer is already registered, there is no need to register one by one.
It is equipped with a temperature sensor, and when the set temperature exceeds, it is possible to automatically turn on the air conditioner.
| （１） | 『スマート家電コントローラ』最新版をインストールする |
| （２） | アカウントを作成する |
| （３） | RS-WFIREX4をWi-Fiルーターに接続する |
| （４） | 操作したい家電を登録する |
| （５） | リモコン一覧画面でAlexaと連携する |
Nature Remo 3
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"Nature Remo 3" is the latest model of the popular series with a cumulative total of over 400,000 units (as of February 2022).
Equipped with four sensors: temperature, illuminance, humidity, and humanity, assisting in a comfortable life, such as automatically turns on lighting when it gets dark.
It is a model that can be linked with "MORNIN 'PLUS", which automatically opens curtains at the set time, and "QRIO LOCK" of smart locks.
| （１） | 『Nature Remo』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （２） | アプリで『Remoをセットアップする』をタップし『Nature Remo 第3世代』を選択する |
| （３） | Wi-Fiに接続する |
| （４） | 操作したい家電を登録する |
| （５） | アプリの『設定』の『Amazon Alexa』をタップし連携する |
Eremote5
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"Eremote5" is a smart remote control with a sophisticated design.
For App to App, there is no need to launch the Alexa app, so you can link in only three steps.
It is also an attractive point that the remote control screen of the smartphone is also easy to see, and multiple home appliances are displayed together.
High accuracy is achieved by installing a temperature and humidity sensor outside the device.
| （１） | 『HomeLink』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （２） | スマホをWi-Fi接続しEremote5を登録する |
| （３） | 操作したい家電のリモコンを登録する |
| （４） | homeLinkアプリの設定からAlexaを選び連携を有効にする |
SwitchBot Hab Mini
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"SwitchBot" is a device series that smartly converts various things at home.
In addition to a mini device that can operate a manual switch with a smartphone, there are multiple series, such as a robot that automatically opens the curtain and a sensor that measure temperature and humidity.
"SwitchBot Habumini" can control lighting and home appliances with Alexa or smartphone as a smart remote control, and also can work with products in the same series.
| （１） | 『Switchbot』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （２） | SwitchbotハブミニをWi-Fi接続する |
| （３） | 操作したいリモコンを検索する |
| （４） | アプリでAlexaと連携する |
You can operate electricity with Alexa!Two smart bulbs
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Smart bulb is an LED bulb with various functions other than lighting the light.
By linking with smartphones and smart speakers, you can use functions such as adjusting brightness and color and shining according to music.
If you want to control with Alexa, you need to choose a smart bulb.Here are two recommended types.
PHILIPS HUE Light
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"PHILIPS HUE Light" is a smart LED bulb with energy -saving.
We are developing a variety of models and can be selected according to the room you want to use.
If you have a smartphone, you can connect to up to 10 Bluetooth.
In addition, if you buy a Hue bridge, you can connect up to 51 smart lighting.
| （１） | 既存の電球をPHILIPS HUE Lightに変え、電源を入れる |
| （２） | Alexaにライトを検出させる |
| （１） | 既存の電球をPHILIPS HUE Lightに変え、電源を入れる。Hue BridgeをWi-Fiに接続する。 |
| （２） | 『Philips Hue』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （３） | AlexaアプリかサイトからPhilips Hueのスキルを有効にする |
| （４） | アプリでライトを検出する |
MEROSS Smart LED bulb MSL120
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The "MSL120" of the gadget maker "MEROSS" is an energy -saving LED bulb with an energy -saving design that can save up to 78.3 % compared to the same size and brightness.
It can be set from a rich color of 16 million colors to the desired color, so it is also useful for creating a room mood.
You can operate by installing a dedicated application on your smartphone, and you do not need any hubs or accessories.
| （１） | 既存の電球をMSL120に交換する |
| （２） | 『Meross』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （３） | アプリでMSL120を登録をする |
| （４） | AlexaアプリかサイトでMerossスキルを有効にする |
You can operate electricity with Alexa!Two smart plugs
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If you have a smart plug, you can operate the connected home appliances with Alexa or smartphone.
Since the smart plug itself has a Wi-Fi function, there is no problem if the home appliance does not have an infrared communication function.
It is also possible to turn off lighting and home appliances that you forget to turn off from the go.
Here are two recommendations from many smart plugs.
Amazon Smart Plug
"Amazon Smart Plug" is an Amazon genuine smart plug.
If you connect home appliances such as lighting and fan to the outlet, you can operate on and off with Alexa apps and audio.
It is also possible to set a standard action such as specifying the time and lighting it automatically.
| （１） | Amazon Smart Plugを室内のコンセントに差し込む |
| （２） | Alexaアプリを開き、設定メニューの『デバイスを追加』でプラグを選択する |
| （３） | 画面の指示に従って設定を進めるとプラグの検出が行われる |
| （４） | Wi-Fiを接続する |
| （５） | 表示された遠隔操作開始同意文に同意する |
| （６） | リビングやキッチンなどプラグの場所を選ぶ |
TP-Link Smart Plug HS105
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"TP-Link Smart Plug HS105" is a compact size plug with only 3.7cm thick.
It does not interfere with other plums.
You can turn on and off multiple home appliances, of course, outside the house.
It is also possible to operate such as lighting or turned off the TV, so that overuse of electricity bills can be prevented.
| （１） | プラグをコンセントに差し込む |
| （２） | 『Kasa Smart』アプリをインストールし、アカウントを作成する |
| （３） | アプリの設定画面でスマートプラグを追加する |
| （４） | 表示された遠隔操作開始同意文に同意する |
| （５） | スマートプラグを自宅のWi-Fiに接続する |
| （６） | AlexaアプリかAmazonのサイトからTP-LINK Kasaのスキルを有効化する |
summary
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If you link Alexa with smart home -compatible products to smartly use lighting and home appliances, you will be able to operate voice and improve your convenience of life.
In addition, it is also possible to set the electricity and air conditioner to turn on the return time, or operate home appliances with a smartphone from the go.
When smarting, it is important to choose devices that suit your home appliances, such as smart remote control, smart bulb, and smart plugs.
If you have Alexa, introduce a cooperation device and send a comfortable and convenient smart life.
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