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How do I fix unresponsive Alexa plugs?
If your Amazon Smart Plug stopped working, restart your device.
- Unplug your Amazon Smart Plug from the outlet, and then plug it back in.
- Reset your Amazon Smart Plug: press and hold the button on the side of the device for 12 seconds.
Why are my smart plugs unresponsive?
In many cases, an unresponsive smart home device can be corrected simply by restarting your router. Doing so causes the router to re-connect to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, and this process helps clear up any glitches that may cause communication issues between your devices.
How do I reset my Echo smart plug?
Reset Your Amazon Smart Plug
- Press and hold the button on the device for 12 seconds.
- Release the button once you see the red LED light. A blue LED blinks when reset is complete.
- Register your Amazon Smart Plug in the Alexa app.
How do I relink my Alexa smart plug?
How to Connect a Smart Plug to your Alexa
- Plug your smart plug into an outlet.
- Download the app that goes with your smart plug app.
- Set up your smart plug in the app.
- Launch the Alexa app.
- Tap the menu on the Alexa app.
- Select Skills & Games.
- Tap the magnifying glass to search for your smart plug skill.
How do I reboot my smart plug?
Smart Plugs
- Unplug and wait 10 seconds. Press and hold the button on the plug. While holding the button, plug into an outlet. For plugs with lights, release the button once you see the LED light up.
- Restart Discovery.
Can you reset a smart plug?
Make sure your mobile device and the Smart Plug are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Reset the smart plug to factory defaults, then follow the initial setup instructions again. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset (LED flashes green and the Smart Plug resets upon release).
How do I reconnect my smart plug to WiFi?
Make sure your TP-Link Kasa smart plug is securely plugged into an outlet. Press and hold the reset or control button on your Kasa smart plug for about 10 seconds. When the Wi-Fi LED light rapidly blinks amber, you can release the button and the plug should switch back to factory default settings.
Why is my Smart Life plug offline?
Smart Life devices go offline due to overloads in your router when your router renews the LAN/WAN IP address, or if there are errors stored in its cache. Solutions to this problem include clearing the cache or using a dedicated 2.4g WiFi router for Smart Life devices.
How do I connect my Amazon plug to Alexa?
Use the Alexa app to set up your Amazon Smart Plug. Tip: Before setup, download or update the Alexa app in your mobile device’s app store….Set Up Your Amazon Smart Plug
- Plug your device into the wall.
- Open the Alexa app .
- Open More and select Add Device.
- Select Plug.
- Follow the instructions to setup your device.
Why won’t my Alexa turn on when plugged in?
Unplug the power adapter from the device or the outlet. Wait 3 minutes and then plug it back in. If the issue persists, verify that you’re using the power adapter that came with your device. For more help, try our Echo & Alexa forum.