Tips for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and Matter

 

Over the past few months, we have been focusing on how the Matter Protocol is simplifying the setup process across all smart home ecosystems and voice assistants. However, do you know of all the ways that Amazon, Apple, and Google have already simplified the process?

Amazon Frustration-Free Setup (FFS)

Did you know that you can add your Kasa or Tapo Devices to Your TP-Link Account from your linked Amazon Cart at Checkout?

Just make sure that you have already linked your Tapo and Kasa accounts to the Alexa app.

 

Kasa – Fast Setup of Kasa Smart Devices via Amazon FFS

How to Use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo Devices

 

Keep an eye out for this option in your checkout cart, below the option to add the device as a gift.

*Please note that Amazon FFS is only available on select devices from Kasa and Tapo.

 

Google Seamless Setup (GSS)

Google’s Seamless Setup, or GSS, is a different method of making sure that you can easily set up your devices to work with the Google Home app, regardless of the brand!

This process is similar to that of both HomeKit and Matter and allows you to quickly add devices to your Smart Home by simply scanning the QR code.

Google Seamless Setup Launch Page

How to Set Up Your Kasa Smart Plug Using Seamless Setup in the Google Home App

*Please Note that Google Seamless Setup requires a compatible Nest, Hub, or Voice Assistant on Your network.

 

Apple Home – HomeKit Compatible

If you primarily use Apple Devices, you may consider or already be using Apple Home to manage compatible smart home devices. The process for HomeKit setup is straightforward but does have higher requirements, such as having a compatible HomeKit controller on your network.

How to Set Up HomeKit-Supported Kasa Devices

 

Matter: Multi-Platform and Voice Assistants

Alexa, Google, Smartthings, Apple Home and Deco

The matter protocol is a new, open-source connectivity standard developed by over 200 companies worldwide, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, and other Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) members. 
Built on a common goal of unifying the smart home ecosystem, Matter enables smart home devices and platforms from different manufacturers to work together seamlessly, allowing interoperability in setup, updates, and control across IoT devices/platforms.

 

Matter Setup Guides for Alexa, Google and Apple

Matter Product List

 

Learn More About the Common Obstacles faced when using local or hub-based devices in our new Knowledge Base Article:

How Device Isolation Affects Local Communication with Smart Devices