Tado: control smart home via Alexa - how it works
Tado offers thermostats and intelligent control units for your air conditioning system. So you can easily transform your home into a smart home. We'll show you how to control Tado products with Amazon Alexa.
Smart Home: Control Tado with Alexa
To be able to control your Tado products using Alexa, you must first set up the connection. The following points provide step-by-step instructions.
- First, log in with your Alexa account in the smartphone or web app. You can download the smartphone app in Android and iOS in our download area.
- Open the menu view using the three lines at the top left of the display. Via "Skills and Games" you can activate the Tado skills as follows:
- Use the search function (top right) to enter the keyword "Tado" and select the first result.
- With the big button "ACTIVATE FOR USE" you can load the skill (see screenshot).
- You need to link your Alexa account to a Tado account. If you do not have a Tado user account, you can create one on the company's website.
- If you have successfully logged in, the installation is complete and your home has become even smarter.
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