{"id":2229,"date":"2022-06-22T09:22:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T09:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2022-06-22T09:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T09:23:01","slug":"how-to-connect-vicohome-camera-to-alexa-%ef%bc%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/how-to-connect-vicohome-camera-to-alexa-%ef%bc%9f\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect VicoHome camera to Alexa \uff1f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect VicoHome camera to Alexa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, some models of cameras are supported to work with Amazon Echo Show. You only need to link this app with the Alexa app, add Alexa Skill to your camera, then you will be able to use Amazon Echo Show to wake up and remotely access your camera. This feature will increase the interactivity of the camera, make your life more colorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to check whether your camera supports this function or not, please contact your seller for further confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to add Alexa Skills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, this feature only supports some models of our cameras. You can upgrade your camera\u2019s firmware to the latest version first. If it\u2019s already up to date but the camera still does not show on the \u201cAmazon Alexa\u201d screen, that means this feature does not support your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use your cameras with Amazon Alexa, you need to have the following devices and apps set up:&nbsp;<strong>Camera connected to the APP, the APP and Amazon Alexa APP on your mobile device.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch the\u00a0<strong>Amazon Alexa APP<\/strong>, sign into your account, and then tap \u201cMore\u201d in the bottom right corner of the homepage.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-1.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-1.jpeg 475w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-1-143x300.jpeg 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Select \u201cSkills &amp; Games\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_.jpeg 478w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-143x300.jpeg 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Tap the \u201csearch\u201d icon, then enter the APP\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-6.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-6.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-6-300x280.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-6-768x718.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Tap \u201cENABLE TO USE\u201d to add our APP to your Amazon Alexa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-5.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-5.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-5-179x300.jpeg 179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. After enabling, tap \u201cAllow\u201d to link the APP to the Alexa APP.\u00a0<strong>Close<\/strong>\u00a0the \u201cSuccessfully Linked\u201d window to discover security devices you can control with Alexa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"916\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-4.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-4.jpeg 916w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-4-300x257.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-4-768x659.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-4-860x738.jpeg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Choose devices to set up in allocated rooms after \u2018Discover Devices\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3-1024x438.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3-1024x438.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3-300x128.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3-768x328.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3-860x368.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-3.jpeg 1273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <strong>Done!<\/strong>\u00a0Now you&#8217;ve added the camera to Amazon Alexa successfully. Please try out some commands, such as \u201cAlexa, show me XXX (device name)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-2.jpeg\" alt=\"How to add Alexa Skills\" class=\"wp-image-2230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-2.jpeg 475w, https:\/\/cameratechy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-add-Alexa-Skills_-2-174x300.jpeg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Interconnect Streaming and High-Performance Encoding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During video streaming, two encoding formats are supported: H.264 (Interconnect Streaming) and H.265 (High-Performance Encoding).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H.265 can make the video clearer and smoother; at the same time, we have retained the more compatible format H.264 to ensure that you can use Amazon Echo Show. You can switch the encoding format in \u201cAdvanced Setting\u201d of the camera according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does my VicoHome camera keep showing &#8220;Interconnecting\u2026please wait&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li class=\"\">It may be because your camera has been offline. Please ensure that the camera has enough battery power and keep it online.<\/li><li class=\"\">Poor network connection may affect interconnecting streaming. It is recommended that you move the camera to a location with a better network environment.<\/li><li class=\"\">Unstable network connection of your smartphone may cause this issue. Please ensure that your smartphone can surf the internet well.<\/li><li class=\"\">Wi-Fi router was dead. Please check your router and ensure that it has enough battery.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check if my VicoHome camera is connected successfully?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go to &#8220;User&#8221; > &#8221; Streaming Interconnection&#8221; to check the camera connection status at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it saying \u201cNo camera currently supports Alexa\u201d\uff1f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, this feature only supports some models of our cameras. You can upgrade your camera\u2019s firmware to the latest version first. If it\u2019s already up to date but the camera still does not show on the \u201cAmazon Alexa\u201d screen, that means this feature does not support your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you add your camera after linking this app with the Alexa app, or your camera\u2019s firmware is not the latest version, this issue may occur. Please go to the &#8220;Advanced Setting&#8221; of the camera to switch the encoding format to &#8220;Interconnect Streaming&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to check whether your camera supports this function or not, please contact your seller for further confirmation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect VicoHome camera to Alexa Currently, some models of cameras are supported to work with Amazon Echo Show. You only need to link this app with the Alexa app, add Alexa Skill to your camera, then you will be able to use Amazon Echo Show to wake up and remotely access your camera. 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