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ALEXA command -change of name

roddydogs
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edited 10 March 2023 at 8:04AM in Broadband & internet access
Hi, bought a new smart bulb,make TCP all set up, but Alexa will only respond to "bulb" yes I've changed it to light in the app, but no difference. Anyone? Ta.

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  • flaneurs_lobster
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    Create a Group called "Light" containing one device, "Bulb"?

    Don't have TCP but IKEA bulbs need to renamed in the IKEA app before linking to Alexa (& Google Home).
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