Integrating any smart plug to Alexa means controlling your connected devices with your voice!
If you’ve just got your hands on Efun SH330W, you might want to connect it to Alexa.
After all, Alexa integration makes things easier and smarter with just – “Alexa, turn on the lights.”
But, if you don’t know how to integrate your Efun smart plug into Alexa, worry not!
In this post, I’ll guide you on how to connect Efun smart plug to Alexa in easy steps!
So, read on if you want Alexa to control your Efun smart plug!
Efun Smart Plug Setup
Before you integrate the Efun to Alexa, ensure your Efun smart plug is connected to its app – Smart Life!
Efun smart plug is a Smart Life plug Wi-Fi, meaning it works with the Smart Life app.
And that’s why, the initial setup of Efun smart plug with the Smart Life app is required.
Follow these easy steps for Efun smart plug setup.
Step 1: Install the Smart Life app
You might already have the Smart Life app installed if you’ve got a bunch of other smart devices.
However, if you don’t already, download and install it on your smartphone.
So, go to the Google Play or Apple Store, and download it already!
Step 2: Log in with your Smart Life ID
Using your Smart Life ID, you’ll need to log in to the Smart Life app.
However, if you’re new to the app, register yourself!
Step 3: Plug the Efun smart plug into the wall outlet
Grab your Efun smart plug and plug it into your preferred wall outlet.
After you’ve plugged it, press and hold down its “power” button until it’s in pairing mode.
The blue light should start to blink rapidly, indicating it’s in the pairing mode.
Release the button and move on to the next step!
Step 4: Add Efun Smart Plug
Once you’re in the Smart Life app, tap on “+” or “Add Device” to connect your smart plug to the app.
Step 5: Select the “Electrical Outlet” from all devices
Select “Electrical Outlet” from all devices that you’ll see in the list.
If you don’t see this option in the Smart Life app, tap on the “Electrician” option.
Then, select “Socket Wi-Fi” because your Efun smart plug is a Wi-Fi plug.
Step 6: Wait until the device is added successfully
The Smart Life app will now connect the Efun smart plugin to its app.
Once it’s done setting up your Efun smart plug, you’ll see it on the app.
You can now rename the smart plug so it can be easy to remember when you’re using it with Alexa.
Remember that you can also rename the smart plug using the Alexa app as well.
Once you’ve successfully connected your Efun smart plug to the Smart Life app, you can now connect it to Alexa.
How to connect the Efun Smart plug to Alexa
After the successful initial setup of your Efun smart plug, the Alexa integration is super easy!
You just have to keep these things handy to get started:
- Alexa App
- Alexa Echo or other Alexa voice assistant
Then, follow these easy steps to integrate your Efun smart plug into Alexa.
Step 1: Launch the Smart Life app
The first thing step requires you to go to the Smart Life app.
From there, you’ll navigate to the settings necessary for Alexa integration.
Step 2: Go to the “Me” option on the Smart Life app
In the home screen of the Smart Life app, tap on the “Me” option at the bottom.
Step 3: Tap on “More Services”
From the options, tap on “More Services”
Then, you should be able to see the “Alexa” in the third-party access service. Tap on it!
Step 4: Sign in to Amazon Alexa
You’ll see the prompt with “Sign in with Amazon.” Tap it to sign in using your registered ID.
Step 5: Link your Smart Life with Alexa
The app should bring you to this step where you’ll be able to link your Smart life with Alexa.
Step 6: Go to the Smart Life app
To check if your Efun smart plug is linked successfully to Alexa, go to the Smart Life app.
It should show the message that says that you’re already linked with Amazon Alexa.
Step 7: Launch the Alexa app
Go to the Alexa app and its “Devices” option.
In the plugs section, you should be able to see the Efun smart plug.
If you don’t see it, refresh the screen and it should appear as a new device!
And, you’re done connecting your Efun smart plug to Alexa!
Is Efun Smart Plug not connecting to Alexa? Try these tips
If you have trouble getting your Efun smart plug to connect to Alexa, fret not!
Use these troubleshooting tips for a smooth Alexa integration.
- Ensure you’re using the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Use the same Wi-Fi network on both the Efun smart plug and your smartphone.
- Delete and re-add the Efun smart plug to Alexa.
- Update the apps.
Using these troubleshooting tips should get your Efun smart plug to get connected to Alexa.
Wrapping Up
If you follow the step-by-step guide, you can easily connect your Efun smart plug to Alexa.
It’s super easy, and can make the automation of your smart devices smooth!