Linking Voice Assistants to TruLight
Connect Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri to control your TruLight lights with voice commands.
Linking a voice assistant lets you turn your lights on and off by saying their name. TruLight works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts. Most of the setup happens in the assistant's own app, and the room and device names you choose there become the words you say.
In this tutorial, you will:
- Navigate to the voice assistant settings inside the TruLight app
- Link your Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri account to TruLight
- Assign your TruLight device to a home and room so voice commands work correctly
- Control your lights by voice using a custom device name
Finding Voice Assistant Settings in the App
Where to find the voice assistant options inside the TruLight app and which assistants are supported.
Key Concepts
The "Me" Button
On the very first screen of the TruLight app, look at the bottom right corner. You'll see a profile icon. This is the "Me" button. Tap it to open your account options. This is where all the voice assistant integrations live.
Supported Voice Assistants
Once inside, you'll see three options: Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts. All three are supported. You can link one or all of them, depending on which smart home system you use. Most homes use one primary assistant, so pick the one that matches yours.
Action Step
Open TruLight and tap the "Me" button in the bottom right corner. Confirm you can see the Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri Shortcuts options. Don't tap anything yet.
Linking Your Voice Assistant Account
How to complete the account linking process between TruLight and your voice assistant, using Google Assistant as the example.
Key Concepts
Starting the Link
Tap your voice assistant of choice. This example uses Google Assistant. The app will prompt you to link accounts. Tap the link button to begin. TruLight will automatically open your Google Home app (or the relevant assistant app) to handle the authorization.
Authorizing the Connection
Your assistant app will ask: "Would you like to link this account?" Tap Continue, then Agree and Link. Google will then ask one more time to confirm permissions. Tap Yes. The second confirmation is normal.
Selecting Your Device
After authorization, TruLight will display the devices connected to your account. If you have more than one, you'll see them all listed. Tap the one you want to link to this voice assistant and tap Next.
Action Step
Go through the full linking process for your preferred voice assistant. Tap the assistant in TruLight, confirm both permission prompts, and select your device. Stop after selecting the device. The next lesson covers the room assignment step.
Assigning Your Device and Using Voice Commands
How to assign your TruLight device to a home and room, name it, and start using voice commands to control your lights.
Key Concepts
Assigning to a Home
After selecting your device, your assistant app will ask which home it belongs to. If you have multiple addresses or locations set up, choose the correct one. Most users only have one home, so this step is quick.
Assigning to a Room
Next, you'll be asked which room or area this device belongs to. Type in something descriptive, like "Outside," "Front Yard," "Backyard," or whatever matches your setup. This is important because room names become part of your voice commands. If you call it "Outside," you can later say "Hey Google, turn off Outside."
Naming Your Device and Using Voice Commands
Once assigned, your device will show a name. You can change this to anything you want. The name you give it is exactly what you'll say in your voice commands. For example, if you name it "TruLight," you'd say "Hey Google, turn on TruLight." Choose a name that's easy to say and remember. Once it shows as on, voice commands will work.
Action Step
Complete the room assignment now. Type in the area name that matches where your lights are installed. Then try your first voice command: "Hey [Google/Alexa/Siri], turn on [your device name]." Confirm the lights respond.
Summary
Quick Reference:
- The "Me" button in the bottom right of TruLight is where all voice assistant integrations live
- Linking asks you to approve the connection twice in your assistant app
- The room name and device name you choose become your voice commands, so pick names that are easy to say
Next Steps:
Voice commands turn the lights on and off when you ask. For a daily schedule, see Setting Up Timers.