I have connected 2x T2 GU10 bulbs into the Aqara app, via zigbee (no thread router), but I can’t seem to get them to connect in Alexa.
Alexa asks if “I’d like to connect to my new bulbs”, but every time I go to add them it tries to find them via thread and then fails with no option but to try again.
Does anyone have any ideas how to do this? thanks!
@dayspring It sounds like you’re having trouble getting your Aqara T2 GU10 bulbs to connect with Alexa after successfully setting them up in the Aqara app using Zigbee. Here’s a suggestion that might help:
First, ensure that your Aqara Hub is properly connected to the Aqara Home App. Once that’s confirmed, navigate to the app and go to Profile > Smart Speaker Service > Amazon Alexa. Follow the instructions there to integrate your hub with Alexa. This setup process should help Alexa recognize and control your connected bulbs via the Zigbee protocol.
If Alexa continues to attempt connecting via Thread, double-check that your bulbs are indeed set to Zigbee protocol within the Aqara app. The default setting is Thread, so make sure you have switched it to Zigbee by following the app’s setup instructions.
If the issue persists, it might be helpful to troubleshoot by ensuring that all your firmware and app versions are up-to-date. This can often resolve connectivity issues.
Feel free to share any further questions or insights as you work through this, and hopefully, other community members can chime in with additional advice!