How to Connect Devices to Alexa (Echo Show 5 & Blink Camera)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2021
  • Step by Step video on how to add a device to your Alexa app so you can control it through voice commands. We use blink cameras and linked them to the Alexa app for this demonstration. At the end we show it in action on the Echo Show 5 (link below). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, so if you're thinking of buying one for yourself please use the link below and you'll help me out. Thanks!
    Echo Show 5 (1st Gen, 2019 release)
    amzn.to/3h29GZE
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 69

  • @pigbenis9687
    @pigbenis9687 Рік тому +3

    Quick and easy. Thanks

  • @ThatYellowGuy2
    @ThatYellowGuy2 2 місяці тому +2

    Thx my dad asked me about this so this was helpful 😊

  • @StephanieJamesKeenan
    @StephanieJamesKeenan 10 місяців тому +13

    Does anyone else’s camera take forever to load on phone and on echo?? Defeats the purpose of the camera when the person leaves the door by the time the camera pops up. Sometimes it doesn’t connect at all.

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  9 місяців тому

      I installed a WiFi booster, and it has really helped with the system.

    • @StephanieJamesKeenan
      @StephanieJamesKeenan 9 місяців тому

      IS IT FREE AND DO YOU INSTAL ON THE ECHO?@@BusyBeeLiving

    • @elitui7997
      @elitui7997 2 місяці тому

      Yeah that means your WiFi is slacking. Try boosting or upgrade your WiFi

    • @StephanieJamesKeenan
      @StephanieJamesKeenan 2 місяці тому

      @@elitui7997 it wasn’t the Wi-Fi. I had the highest Wi-Fi because me and my stepson are gamers. It was because I had to set a rule. And make a rule that said whenever the doorbell rang it it would announce someone’s at the door. Took a while, but I got it.

    • @kevinfalk8454
      @kevinfalk8454 Місяць тому +1

      @@StephanieJamesKeenanno, its not just you. This is a common complaint with doorbell cameras such as Blink and Wyze.

  • @ericamolina2836
    @ericamolina2836 Рік тому

    How do I get the LaView doorbell to ring on my Alexa echo

  • @CHRISJENKS1
    @CHRISJENKS1 10 місяців тому

    Manual for amazon elexa echo show 8 2n gen

  • @eden20111
    @eden20111 2 роки тому +2

    If multiple people are using Echo Shows in the house using the same Amazon account, could they access my blink on their Alexa device? Or can I set up the blink to only show on one Alexa device?

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      I believe you can restrict which devices are activated by the doorbell in the Alexa app.

  • @pitpony2006
    @pitpony2006 3 роки тому +11

    Is there a way for the Show 5 to automatically show the Blink when motion activated? Thanks!

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому +8

      Tap the “Devices” icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to reach the Devices view, then tap the "Cameras" icon on the upper left.
      Tap a Blink camera that you wish to use for Alexa interaction, and enable the “Motion Announcements” toggle on the settings screen.

    • @nnroopnarine
      @nnroopnarine 2 роки тому +4

      @@BusyBeeLiving I have done that but still nothing, Alexa just keeps saying "doesn't support this"

    • @saravermillion
      @saravermillion 2 роки тому +3

      @@nnroopnarine I am having that same problem? Did you ever get it to work?

    • @angle4880
      @angle4880 2 роки тому +2

      @@saravermillion I’m having the same problem have you found a solution yet?

    • @vanessamcclain55
      @vanessamcclain55 9 місяців тому

      @busybeeliving I'm having the same problem also

  • @kamryn7496
    @kamryn7496 2 роки тому +1

    Does live view time out on Alexa after awhile like it does on your phone?

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому +1

      I've tested it and it last longer than I was patient enough to sit there and see if it would time out, but I'm sure it does after awhile.

  • @juliaw121
    @juliaw121 7 місяців тому +1

    Don’t work on echo 5 only on echo 8

  • @chamaraya2003
    @chamaraya2003 2 місяці тому

    I can see the camera , but when press door bell won’t charming eco show

  • @PreethamGudichuttu
    @PreethamGudichuttu Рік тому

    I am not seeing "Blink" under list of brands. What is the reason?

  • @roberthopkins2084
    @roberthopkins2084 2 роки тому +4

    All of these things online are the same, how about when you've done all of this and tried multiple troubleshooting and it still won't show up on my Echo 5.

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      It must be happening in the Alexa app. Check out our video specifically on linking devices to Alexa for help. Also check your WiFi strength around where the cameras are and your echo show to make sure the signal is making it to the device.

    • @brandonp9001
      @brandonp9001 2 роки тому

      Same mine says its not responding I'm so lost

  • @TheJhazman
    @TheJhazman 2 роки тому +1

    any idea on why i cant download the blink smarthome skill on my iphone??

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      No, I was able to download it to my iPhone with no issues. I would think it would have something to do with your phone settings. 🤷‍♂️

  • @marquez459
    @marquez459 Рік тому +1

    Is there a way i can speak through my echo show to the blink camera

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  Рік тому

      Yes, ask it to pull the camera up and there is a mic button to talk.

    • @andylee6140
      @andylee6140 Рік тому

      @@BusyBeeLiving. How to pull the Camera up ?

  • @d_no_allyn_86
    @d_no_allyn_86 Рік тому +1

    I can't seem to link a smart plug to the show(home) I've added a profile to it, registered my voice, linked the device and device app to alexa app, it says it's paired, but when I say, computer turn on kitchen light, which is what I named the smart plug, (which says it's compatible with Amazon) it says kitchen doesn't do that lol. I'm like oh it doesn't ehh?? Lol. So annoying. Please help.

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  Рік тому

      I would guess that it's something to do with the command since it acknowledges that "kitchen" exists. I do not have any smart plugs at the moment but if I add one I'll be sure to make a video that may help with this. Currently, I just don't have any experience with those devices.

  • @afz.1471
    @afz.1471 2 роки тому +1

    Does the camera playback

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      You can go into the blink app and access all your archived videos

  • @Thenoobonroblox
    @Thenoobonroblox Рік тому

    I cannot find Amazon alexa

  • @dannyavendano4955
    @dannyavendano4955 2 роки тому +1

    I try but I don’t know what is the security pin

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому +1

      If you're talking about the security pin that is asked for when adding the blink to the Alexa app (time stamp 0:40), it is created by you in this step. The pin is needed when you are trying to disarm the blink system using the Alexa devices.

  • @kiciyon2
    @kiciyon2 Рік тому +2

    My echo show 5 won't show live feed from blink doorbell
    Please help

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  Рік тому

      Ask it to show “what you named the camera” and it will pop up the live feed.

    • @HelicopterHatHacker
      @HelicopterHatHacker Рік тому

      I had to rename my camera to the word “doorbell” so Alexa wouldn’t misinterpret the command.

  • @StephanieJamesKeenan
    @StephanieJamesKeenan 11 місяців тому +1

    I have an echo 3 can I connect it to my blink camera? I don’t see anything under “devices” 😢

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  11 місяців тому +1

      I am not sure on that and was unable to find anything that specifically said it could or couldn't connect to that device. We have ours connected to the echo show 5 as well as our echo dots. Some of the dots are older generations as well.

    • @StephanieJamesKeenan
      @StephanieJamesKeenan 11 місяців тому

      @@BusyBeeLiving so I finally got it to work after much trouble but now it takes so long for my video to load. Saying waiting in blink or something

    • @KuietstorhmEnt901
      @KuietstorhmEnt901 6 місяців тому

      @@StephanieJamesKeenanwhat you do

  • @steventrejo1263
    @steventrejo1263 2 роки тому +2

    For me anytime i ask alexa to show me the camera it says that it does not support it

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      You may need an update or check to see that the device is proper set up in the Alexa app.

    • @saravermillion
      @saravermillion 2 роки тому +1

      @@BusyBeeLiving i have the same issue for my doorbell only though. All other blink cameras show on my show 5. The doorbell says not supported.

    • @richardlogue2427
      @richardlogue2427 Рік тому

      I had this issue on my ES8 (2nd gen). ES8 said it didn't support it. I went to You Tube and it took me thru the procedure using the Alexa app. I went into the Alexa app and deleted my Blink mini camera and then reinstalled it. To my surprise .. it now works. I can see my Blink mini camera on the ES8. It's all magic!

  • @killadipset06
    @killadipset06 2 роки тому +2

    Why is mine saying “live not supported”?

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure why yours is giving you this message. Try and going into the app and checking the settings on the device to see if something is blocking it.

    • @nnroopnarine
      @nnroopnarine 2 роки тому

      @@BusyBeeLiving I have that same problem, i have checked the apps many times nothing is blocking it

  • @ismaelizon
    @ismaelizon 5 місяців тому +1

    What if your brand is not listed?

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  5 місяців тому

      If it is not showing then it would be a brand that is not supported yet.

  • @e.ggarcia4071
    @e.ggarcia4071 Рік тому +1

    I can’t see the blink why is that

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  Рік тому

      Go into your Alexa app and make sure everything is set up properly there

  • @FxJay
    @FxJay 2 роки тому +1

    How do you connect the echo show 5 to Alexa app

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      In the app go devices and then click the plus sign to add devices and follow the prompts from there.

  • @mogeking56
    @mogeking56 4 місяці тому

    Just get your saliva on your Alexa and then you’re connected for life seriously 😐

  • @tykappler4750
    @tykappler4750 2 роки тому +1

    Mine will not connect all the time ... don't know why just got mine today

    • @BusyBeeLiving
      @BusyBeeLiving  2 роки тому

      Could be an issue with WiFi. I had the same thing happening but once I installed the WiFi booster it eliminated the issue, something to try.

    • @cinthiamaldonado8671
      @cinthiamaldonado8671 8 місяців тому

      It didn't ask me to sign in to account I have had it set up before but I moved amd I can no longer get my alexa.to show live

  • @Preatorian75
    @Preatorian75 2 місяці тому

    Ciao complimenti per la spiegazione, provo a chiedere a te perché sicuramente sei più afferrato. Io ho questo problema il collegamento Blink ad Alexa funziona ma la skill in Alexa di Blink no. Dopo che inserisco il codice inviato tramite SMS mi dice "impossibile collegare gli account.la tua app di Alexa ha bisogno di un aggiornamento" ma aimé la app è aggiornata perché è l'ultima versione. Ho controllato ed abilitato tutte le info (contatti, geolocalizzazione telefono fotocamera) in entrambia nulla. Ho disinstallato le app riavviato wifi e le app ma nulla. Hai qualche suggerimento? Perché le videocamere sulla app Blink funzionano ma se nn le attivo nella app di Alexa non vedo nulla su Echo show grazie