# Integrating with Amazon Alexa > Augusts WiFi Smart Lock Smart Lock Pro and Smart Lock work with all Alexaenabled devices including Echo Show Echo Plus Echo Echo Dot even Ale Source: https://support.august.com/en_us/integrating-with-amazon-alexa-r1l0L8yCOM Last updated: 2023-01-18T23:11:01.727Z August's [Wi-Fi Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-wifi-smart-lock), [Smart Lock Pro](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-pro-connect), and [Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-connect) work with all Alexa-enabled devices including Echo Show, Echo Plus, Echo, Echo Dot - even Alexa-enable Sonos devices.  You can set set up your August product in the **August app** or the **Alexa app**. To set up Amazon Alexa in the **August app**: 1. Open the August app on your mobile device. 2. Tap the **menu icon (****≡)** in the top left corner. 3. Tap **Works With**. 4. From the list, select **Amazon Alexa**. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f6cab56313fd9001af97923/d72bb841edd4054cd881662df459ed29.jpg) 5. Tap **Set Up Amazon Alexa (iOS)** or **Connect to Alexa (Android)**. 6. You will then be directed to follow setup instructions for your device. To set up Amazon Alexa in the **Alexa app**, please watch the following video: ## ## ## ## FAQ ## What are Amazon Alexa and Amazon Echo? Alexa is Amazon's voice assistant, which is available on Amazon Echo smart speakers, Fire Tablets, Fire TV products, and the Alexa mobile app. [Click here](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-And-Alexa-Devices/b?ie=UTF8&node=9818047011) to learn more about Echo & Alexa Devices. ## How does Amazon Alexa work with August? As part of the integration, you can use Alexa to interact with your August Smart Lock using your voice. Your August lock must be connected to Wi-Fi using the August Connect device or August Doorbell Camera. There are two primary ways to interact with Alexa. These are called Skills. ## What are Alexa Smart Home Skills? These are the official [Alexa Smart Home Skills](https://www.amazon.com/August-Home-Smart/dp/B06WW2XQ68/) provided by August. You can say… * “Alexa, unlock my door.”\* * “Alexa, lock my door.” * “Alexa, is my front door locked?” * “Alexa, show the front door camera.”\*\* * "Alexa, order an August Smart Keypad." \*Alexa will then ask you for a voice PIN code, which you can create in the Alexa app (Go to Smart Home > Select Lock Name > Edit). This feature is only available in the U.S. and Mexico. \*\*To view your live doorbell camera feed, you will need any August Doorbell Cam and any of the following Alexa-enabled products: Echo Show, Echo Spot, all generations of Fire TV, second generations of Fire TV stick, Fire TV Edition Smart TVs & Fire Tablets (Gen 7 and above) ## Where can I use the Alexa Smart Home Skill? The Alexa Smart Home Skill is available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. ## How do I set up the Alexa Smart Home Skill? [![august smart home skill](https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XXfLGou9xFNfwgPUHKfo-epvKmzSdAVz)](https://www.amazon.com/August-Home-Smart/dp/B06WW2XQ68) Launch and log into the Amazon Alexa app ([**iOS**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620)|[**Android**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&hl=en)) 1. Select the Alexa navigation menu and go to Skills 2. Search for “august” 3. Select [August Smart Home](https://www.amazon.com/August-Home-Smart/dp/B06WW2XQ68) (black icon) 4. Enable the Skill by logging in with your August account information ## What is the Alexa Custom Skill? The Custom Skill requires that you say “Alexa, ask August to… \[your request\]. Here are some examples of things you can say: * “Alexa, ask August to unlock my door.” (Alexa will ask you for a PIN code) * "Alexa, ask August to lock my door." * “Alexa, ask August to check the door.” * “Alexa, ask August to list my locks.” * "Alexa, order an August Smart Keypad." * "Alexa, ask August for help." * "Alexa, ask August what's new." Custom Skill & August’s DoorSense feature: If you have DoorSense installed on your door to indicate whether your door is open or closed, Alexa will also respond with the door status when you check the state of the lock or door (e.g. “The door is locked and closed.”) ## How do I set up the Alexa Custom Skill? ![alexa custom skill](https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1XTR_Tjj34xEFt08Di8RrJBo6XVKqIuwZ) Using the Alexa mobile app: 1. Select the Alexa navigation menu and go to **Skills** 2. Search for “august” 3. Select August Home (red icon) 1. [Customers located in the U.S.](https://www.amazon.com/August-Home/dp/B01G5UWV64) 2. [Customers located in Canada](https://www.amazon.ca/August-Home/dp/B01G5UWV64) 4. Enable the Skill by logging in with your August account information 5. If you wish to use the unlock function, you can set a PIN code when linking your August account to Alexa 6. [Click here](http://amzn.to/291lR7u) for more about connecting Smart Home devices using Alexa. ## Why do I need an August Wi-Fi bridge if my Amazon devices have Bluetooth built-in? Amazon Alexa requires an August Wi-Fi bridge in order to connect to our servers and complete the integration with your August Smart Lock. The diagram below explains how the integration works: ![illustration showing cloud to cloud connection](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f6cab56313fd9001af97923/a38f58a7a9efdcd6512b86edd902f90a.png) ## Why do I have two of the same product names in my voice assistance app(s)? You may have multiple products with the same name in your voice assistance app if you have both the August and Yale skill enabled. To use your voice assistance, make sure you only have one skill enabled. You will also need to delete 1 of your duplicated named products to properly use voice commands. ##### Related Products: * [Wi-Fi Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-wifi-smart-lock) * [Smart Lock Pro](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-pro-connect) * [August Smart Lock](https://august.com/products/august-smart-lock-connect) ## Related Articles ##### How to Use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant with your Doorbell Cam or View Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are integrated with the August Doorbell Cam. You can ask either assistant to check and see if someone is at your door...  [View more](https://support.august.com/using-amazon-alexa-and-google-assistant-with-your-doorbell-cam-or-view-HJCYwMtV)   ##### Why do I Need an August Wi-Fi Bridge? August Wi-Fi bridges communicate with August’s servers to allow remote access to the August Smart Lock when you are outside of Bluetooth range. Witho...  [View more](https://support.august.com/why-do-i-need-an-august-wi-fi-bridge--B1AgkQUMS)   ##### August Store Learn more about how August products integrate with Amazon Alexa and Echo...  [View more](https://august.com/pages/alexa)