Smart switches with Alexa and Google. What you need.

To control KB touch switches by voice you need three things: a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, the Smart Life app on your phone with the panels added, and the Smart Life skill linked in the Alexa or Google Home app.

1. A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network

KB panels join 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Most home routers broadcast both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. If yours combines them under one name, you may need a separate 2.4 GHz name while pairing.

2. The Smart Life app

Install Smart Life from the App Store or Google Play, create an account, and add each panel. Give every switch a clear name such as "Bedroom light" or "Hall fan", because these are the names you will say to Alexa or Google.

3. Link Alexa or Google Home

In the Alexa app, enable the Smart Life skill and sign in with your Smart Life account. In the Google Home app, add a device, choose "Works with Google", pick Smart Life and sign in. Your switches then appear in the assistant's app.

Without the internet

If the Wi-Fi goes down, KB panels still work by touch. Only the app and voice control wait for the connection to return.

Questions, answered.

Do KB panels work with 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

App and voice control need a 2.4 GHz network. Most routers provide one alongside 5 GHz.

Which app do KB switches use?

The Smart Life app, which links to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

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