How to Pair Your Igloohome digital lock with Amazon Alexa – In-depth guide

December 7, 2024 0 comments
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Are you ready to take your home security to the next level? Pairing your Igloohome digital lock with Amazon Alexa lets you control access with simple voice commands. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to seamlessly connect your lock to Alexa, making home security smarter and more convenient. Whether you’re new to smart locks or just getting started with Alexa, this guide will help you get everything set up quickly.

What You’ll Need to Connect IglooHome Smart Lock to Alexa:

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

  • A compatible IglooHome lock.
  • An active IglooHome account.
  • The IglooHome mobile app installed on your smartphone.
  • An Amazon Echo device (or Alexa-enabled device).
  • The Alexa app installed on your smartphone.
  • A stable Wi-Fi connection.

Pairing Your IglooHome Lock with Amazon Alexa: A Quick Overview

Step 1: make sure you have an Igloohome lock account

  • Download the Igloo Home app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • in or create an IglooHome account.

Step 2: Ensure Bridge and Lock Pairing

Note: If your igloohome lock doesn’t have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features, you’ll need the Wi-Fi Bridge to connect for mobile access

Step3: Pair your lock to the Igloohome account

  • After logging into your account, select “Pair New Lock”.
    Next, go to the Configure Station and choose “Add Locks”, then follow the on-screen instructions (this step is for existing users or for pairing additional locks).
  • A list of properties will appear; select the property (e.g., Home, Office).
    Next, choose the lock model (e.g., Mortise, Rim Lock).
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device and select the Product ID. Once the lock is successfully paired, you’ll need to rename the lock.
  • This process must be completed within the Bluetooth range of your lock.

Step 4: Enable the IglooHome Skill on Alexa

If you don’t have the Amazon app install Play Store and log the account

  1. Open the Alexa App on your smartphone or tablet.s
  2. Go to the Menu and select Skills & Games.
  3. Search for “IglooHome” in the search bar.
  4. Select the IglooHome skill and tap Enable to Use.

Note: If you have smart locks from other brands, we provide a guide on connecting them. Check it out!

  • When you enable the app after that. A login screen will prompt you to sign in to your IglooHome account.
  • Enter your IglooHome username and password to connect your account to the Alexa skill.
  • Once linked, a confirmation message will display: “IglooHome Skill is Now Linked.”

Step 6: Discover Devices with Alexa

  • After linking, Alexa will automatically search for your bridge-linked locks.

If the discovery process doesn’t start, manually trigger it:

  1. Go to the Devices tab in the Alexa app.
  2. Select Add Device, choose Lock, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Alexa is looking for devices to connect It takes time 1 minute.
  4. Once your locks are found and connected next continue to “set up the device”

Step 7: Organize Your Lock in a Group (Optional)

  1. Add the lock to a specific group for better control. (Example: Add your lock to the Living Room group.)
  2. Then press the continue button the device is ready to use shown on the screen then press “done”
  3. This set up ready to Use voice commands like, “Alexa, is the Living Room door locked?”

Step 8: Test the app & voice options

Once the pairing is complete, go to the device category on view

Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner, test these common Alexa commands then enable both Unlock by App and Unlock by Voice options.

  • Unlock by App: This option lets you enter the password for your Alexa account.
  • Unlock by Voice: This redirects you to the next page to set up and confirm your voice code.

After enabling Unlock by Voice, the app will prompt you to set up a 4-digit voice code.

Enter a secure code that you’ll use for unlocking your lock. (Example: Choose a unique PIN such as “4958.”

Confirm the code by re-entering it to ensure accuracy.

Step 9: Test Voice Unlocking

  1. Say, “Alexa, unlock [Lock Name].”
  2. Alexa will ask for your 4-digit voice code.
  3. Speak the code. If it’s correct, the lock will unlock.

Where to Buy Alexa-Compatible Locks in Singapore:

Looking for Alexa-compatible locks in Singapore? Whether you’re upgrading your home security or embracing smart technology, Alexa-enabled locks offer the convenience of voice-controlled access.