Smart locks that have alexa capabilities require connection to the internet via wifi or the smart lock brands specific hub.
Use alexa to lock door.
Amazon recently added the ability to unlock smart locks using alexa.
Alexa can lock your doors and also tell you the status of your locks.
Just give alexa voice commands like the following examples.
Bluetooth only smart locks will not work with alexa.
You can also use the free august app to assign keyless entry and keep track of who comes and goes.
Here s how to enable the feature and how it works.
First this is the first smart lock alexa works with.
These names are what you ll use to trigger amazon alexa so us names that are easy to remember like front door or garage door after your locks are connected to your smart home hub you ll enable the skill in the alexa app by going to settings skills smartthings or wink enable.
Second you can t use alexa to unlock your door because that would pose some security issues if someone could.
The latest 4th generation lock also includes wi fi and bluetooth built right in so you no longer need a separate hub.
Six things to consider before installing a smart lock previously you ve only been able to lock doors using alexa as unlocking them using your voice was considered a security risk.
Tell alexa to lock unlock or check the status of your front door.
A few things worth noting.