Causes of Alexa Smart Home Group Errors
Alexa smart home group errors can appear in several ways:
The name of the group is already in use.The Philips Hue integration has thrown an error.Alexa can’t find the device.
These errors tend to appear when setting up a group or when trying to execute commands through the Alexa to the group. By default, Alexa presents several choices for smart home groups, including Dining Room, Bedroom, and Den. One of the most common errors is the exclusion of devices from a smart home group. If the user doesn’t include a device in the group, Alexa won’t send any command to it when the group is used. Entering devices into Alexa (and creating groups) requires precision. Names can’t be reused, so you have to make sure the device is in the included group. But even if your error is something a bit more complicated, this article will help you find the cause and get your Alexa home groups working again. In some cases, Alexa can’t find the device you’re trying to send a command to. The most common reason for this is an update to either the Alexa or the individual device has caused it to become un-linked. The first step in correcting the issue is to re-link the device. If you type in the same name as an existing group, it should select that group from the list. If the app doesn’t do this, simply scroll down and find it in your app. Once selected, the home group (and all devices in it) should respond to voice commands. The solution is simple: change the name of one of the groups so they’re not identical. By changing the name, your commands will be unique and distinct between the two devices and avoid the majority of errors that arise.
