While Alexa doesn’t directly connect to devices via Bluetooth, you can still control Bluetooth smart home devices like the Wyze Lock through Alexa. This is possible thanks to a bridge device like the Wyze Lock Gateway, which connects your Bluetooth lock to your WiFi network. Once connected to WiFi, the lock can communicate with Alexa via the internet, allowing for voice-controlled locking and unlocking.
With the Wyze Lock and Gateway setup, enabling the Wyze skill in the Alexa app is the first step. After successfully linking your Wyze account, you can control your lock with simple voice commands. Interestingly, the commands are “close the door” for locking and “open the door” for unlocking, rather than the more intuitive “lock” and “unlock.” To unlock the door via Alexa, you’ll need to set a 4-digit PIN within the Wyze app. When you ask Alexa to open the door, she will prompt you for this voice code for security.
The Wyze Lock Bolt, a different product from the Wyze Lock, might not offer the same seamless Alexa integration. While both are smart locks, the Wyze Lock relies on the Wyze Lock Gateway for WiFi connectivity and subsequent Alexa control. The potential absence of this gateway compatibility with the Wyze Lock Bolt could explain integration challenges some users experience. Therefore, if you’re aiming for Alexa integration, ensure you’re using the Wyze Lock, not the Wyze Lock Bolt. The Wyze Lock, paired with the Wyze Lock Gateway, provides a reliable way to control your door lock with voice commands through Alexa, even though a direct Bluetooth connection isn’t used. Connecting your lock to WiFi via a bridge device like the Wyze Lock Gateway is key for enabling Alexa voice control.
