Technology has taken over the world, your home and transforming the way we live. With the help of  custom app development services, you can create your personal assistant just by integrating technology and using your voice or individual. From adjusting your temperatures to playing with the lights, you can now integrate smart home devices with assistants that you can operate from your voice such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home. 

Technology has simplified your daily routines and doubled up your home automation experience. Also, an application named Lumive provides a platform that manages these smart devices effortlessly. To know more about the technology and smart home apps and what these are capable of, let this article walk you through the process of connecting your smart home devices to Alexa and Google.

Integrate Smart Devices with Alexa or Google Home

Imagine walking into your home after a long day at work and wishing to switch on the lights of the living room without walking extra steps towards your electric switch board and just by simply saying, “Alexa, turn on the living room lights,” or “Hey Google, play any song from my favourite playlist.”

With this smart integration and voice assistants, you can control every inch of your home environment with simple voice commands by offering unparalleled convenience. This interaction can not only make your life easier but also brings magic to your daily routines.

Integration of Smart Home Devices with Alexa

By following these step-by-step straightforward processes you can simply integrate your smart home devices with Amazon Alexa.

1. First of all, ensure that every smart home device is up and running. Follow the instructions mentioned in the Lumive App and configure your devices effortlessly. You can connect smart bulbs, thermostats, security cameras, and other smart gadgets to this home network.
2. Create an account if you don’t already have it, or Sign in to both the Lumive App and the Alexa app with your personal accounts. This ensures that all your devices and preferences are ready to be integrated.
3. After connecting these devices with the network, you’ll need the Alexa app. If you don’t already have it, install it from the App Store  either iOS or Android. The app will be your command centre which will integrate and manage your devices. 
4. Now link the Lumive App to Alexa. Open the Alexa app, tap on the menu in the upper left corner, and select the option “Skills & Games.” Tap on the magnifying glass icon and search for “Lumive.” Select the relevant skill and tap “Enable.” Follow the instructions to link your account.
5. Once the Lumive app is linked, Alexa will automatically start searching for compatible devices. You can also use your voice assistant to trigger this by saying, “Alexa, discover devices”.
6. The list of your smart home devices should now appear in the specific section of the Alexa app. You can start using voice commands now to work with all the integrated devices whether thermostat or electric bulb. It’s that simple!

Integration of Smart Home Devices with Google Home

With the Google home, integrating smart home devices using the Lumive App is another piece of cake. Here’s how you do it:

1. First of all you have to make sure that every smart home device is connected to the Lumive App. Follow the instructions listed in the application to configure your devices while making sure they’re all linked up properly.
2. Download the Google Home app if you don’t have it yet from the App Store for IOS or Google Play Store for Android. This application plays the role of a hub for managing your devices.
3. Create an account if you don’t have one, or sign in to both the Lumive App and the Google Home app with your registered accounts. 
4. Open the Google Home app and tap on the “+” icon in the upper left corner to let the application know your device. Select “Set up device” and then choose “Works with Google.” 
5. Next, Search for “Lumive” in the list of services and select it. Log in with your Lumive App account and follow the instructions and link to your account.
6. Google Home will automatically start searching for the devices which you have added in its list. Your smart home devices should now appear in the “Home” section of the Google app. You can also manage the process by going to the app’s settings manually, if needed.
7. You can now control your devices using your voice, after setting up the devices. Try saying, “Hey Google, turn on the kitchen lights”. Enjoy the smooth and effortless control!

What’s Coming

As we have stepped into the future of smart home technology, the integration of applications with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home is featured to transform our lives in the most innovative environments. 

The next wave of smart home apps will not only enhance automation but take advantage of custom app development services and artificial intelligence to learn user choices and preferences, allowing for highly personalised experiences. Think about living in a place where your home is fulfilled with your needs by adjusting lights in your living room according to your mood and energy while making every day in your life a little more magical.  

Stay tuned as we explore these exciting advancements to create a truly smart home for you!