Alexa-compatible devices tagged as ‘Certified for Humans’ are relatively simple to set up. Here’s how to use Alexa to set up your smart home devices.

标记为“人类认证”的Alexa兼容设备安装起来相对简单。 这是使用Alexa设置智能家居设备的方法。

By Lance Whitney

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Setting up a smart home device you’ll control with an Amazon Echo can be a challenge. Normally, you have to enable the device, connect it to your home network, and get your Echo to recognize it. However, Amazon offers a program called Certified for Humans that allows you to do this all with the Alexa app. Here’s how to set everything up.

设置由Amazon Echo控制的智能家居设备可能是一个挑战。 通常，您必须启用设备，将其连接到家庭网络，并让Echo识别它。 但是，亚马逊提供了一个名为“人类认证”的程序，该程序可让您使用Alexa应用程序完成所有这一切。 这是设置所有内容的方法。

简化设置 (Simplified Setup)

Products labeled as Certified for Humans can be enabled by having Alexa detect them on your wireless network. Amazon’s Certified for Humans page lists a few compatible devices, but there currently isn’t a full list of certified devices for you to browse.

可以通过让Alexa在您的无线网络上对其进行检测来启用标记为人类认证的产品。 亚马逊的“人类认证”页面列出了一些兼容的设备，但是目前没有供您浏览的认证设备的完整列表。

If you’re looking for a Certified for Humans device, your best bet right now is to search for “Certified for Humans” (with quotes) on Amazon to get a narrowed list of products. However, be aware that not all entries will actually be part of the program. Look for a logo that says Certified for Humans or a listing that mentions the program in the product description.

如果您正在寻找人类认证产品，那么最好的选择就是在亚马逊上搜索“人类认证”(带引号)以缩小产品范围。 但是，请注意，并非所有条目实际上都是该程序的一部分。 查找标识为人类认证的徽标或产品说明中提及该程序的列表。

Under the Add to Cart and Buy Now buttons, notice a setting that says Link to my Amazon account to simplify setup with a box checked by default. To use the simplified setup, you’ll want to leave this box checked so you can enable the device using your Amazon account, then just order the product.

在“ 添加到购物车”和“ 立即购买”按钮下，请注意一个设置，该设置显示“ 链接到我的亚马逊帐户”以简化设置 ，默认情况下选中此复选框。 要使用简化的设置，您需要选中此框，以便您可以使用您的Amazon帐户启用设备，然后只需订购产品即可。

配置Wi-Fi设置 (Configure Wi-Fi Settings)

Before you can connect your Certified for Humans device with your Echo, a few criteria must be met. The Echo must be connected to the same Amazon account used to purchase the Certified for Humans device. Both devices should be on the same Wi-Fi network. You should also be running the latest version of the Alexa app for iOS/iPadOS or Android.

在将您的人类认证设备与Echo连接之前，必须满足一些条件。 Echo必须连接到用于购买人类认证设备的同一Amazon帐户。 两个设备应位于同一Wi-Fi网络上。 您还应该运行适用于iOS / iPadOS或Android的最新版本的Alexa应用。

The Certified for Humans process relies on a feature known as Amazon Wi-Fi Locker. This feature stores your Wi-Fi credentials in the cloud when you set up an Amazon Echo and shares them with compatible smart home devices. These credentials are sent over a secured connection and stored in an encrypted file on an Amazon server.

人类认证流程依赖于称为Amazon Wi-Fi Locker的功能。 设置Amazon Echo并将其与兼容的智能家居设备共享时，此功能会将您的Wi-Fi凭据存储在云中。 这些凭证通过安全连接发送，并存储在Amazon服务器上的加密文件中。

To check this setting, go to the Manage Your Content and Devices web page and sign in with your Amazon account. Click the heading for Preferences and select Saved Wi-Fi Passwords. The setting for Wi-Fi simple setup should be enabled as it means that any new Alexa-compatible smart device you plug in will automatically use your existing credentials for a quick and easy setup.

要检查此设置，请转到管理您的内容和设备网页，然后使用您的Amazon帐户登录。 单击首选项标题，然后选择已保存的Wi-Fi密码 。 应当启用Wi-Fi简单设置的设置，因为这意味着您插入的任何新的兼容Alexa的智能设备都将自动使用您的现有凭据进行快速简便的设置。

If you’re not comfortable with your credentials being stored by Amazon this way, click the Delete button next to Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords and the Disabled button next to Wi-Fi simple setup is enabled. However, the Wi-Fi simple setup is enabled box needs to remain checked if you want to use the easy setup for your Certified for Humans product.

如果您不满意Amazon通过这种方式存储的凭据，请单击“ 保存的Wi-Fi密码”旁边的“删除”按钮，然后启用“ Wi-Fi简单设置”旁边的“禁用”按钮。 但是，如果要为人类认证产品使用简单设置，则需要启用“启用Wi-Fi简单设置”框。

连接回音设备 (Connect With Echo Device)

Plug your device into a power outlet-you can either plug it directly into an AC outlet or plug it into a power strip or UPS. Wait a minute for two for Alexa to pick up the device on your network. You should then receive a notification on any mobile device with the Alexa app that a new device was found.

将设备插入电源插座-您既可以将其直接插入交流电源插座，也可以将其插入配电盘或UPS。 等待两分钟，让Alexa提取网络上的设备。 然后，您应该在任何使用Alexa应用程序的移动设备上收到有关发现新设备的通知。

Alexa suggests that you try saying “Alexa, turn on [name of device].” Look at the device to make sure the light goes on. You can also listen to a click indicating that the device has turned on. Then say “Alexa, turn off [name of device].” The light should go off, and the device should emit a click to indicate that it’s now off.

Alexa建议您尝试说“ Alexa，打开[设备名称]。” 查看设备以确保指示灯点亮。 您还可以听一下表示设备已打开的咔嗒声。 然后说“ Alexa，关闭[设备名称]。” 指示灯应熄灭，并且设备应发出咔嗒声以指示它现在已熄灭。

设置设备设置 (Set Device Settings)

You can view and modify certain settings for the device. Open the Alexa app and tap the Devices icon on the bottom toolbar. Then tap the Plugs or All Devices icon at the Devices screen.

您可以查看和修改设备的某些设置。 打开Alexa应用，然后点击底部工具栏上的设备图标。 然后在“设备”屏幕上点击“插头”或“所有设备”图标。

Tap the name of the newly discovered device, then tap the Settings gear in the upper-right corner of the screen.

点击新发现的设备的名称，然后点击屏幕右上角的设置齿轮。

At the Settings screen, tap the Edit Name link to change the name of the device. Here, you can also disable the device if you’re no longer using it. You can then re-enable it if you want to use it again. Finally, tap the trash can icon to delete the device if you don’t plan to use it ever again.

在“设置”屏幕上，点击“ 编辑名称”链接以更改设备的名称。 在这里，如果您不再使用设备，也可以将其禁用。 然后，如果您想再次使用它，则可以重新启用它。 最后，如果您不打算再次使用该设备，请点击垃圾桶图标以删除该设备。

手动连接设备 (Manually Connect Device)

If Alexa fails to detect your new smart device, or you deleted your saved Wi-Fi passwords in the interest of privacy and security, you can still set up your smart device manually through the Alexa app. Plug in your device and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or tablet. In the Alexa app, tap the icon for Devices, then tap the + symbol in the upper-right corner and select Add Device.

如果Alexa无法检测到您的新智能设备，或者出于隐私和安全的考虑删除了已保存的Wi-Fi密码，您仍然可以通过Alexa应用手动设置智能设备。 插入设备，并确保手机或平板电脑上启用了蓝牙。 在Alexa应用中，点击“设备”图标，然后点击右上角的+符号，然后选择“ 添加设备” 。

Select the type of device you want to set up by choosing the brand or device. At the screen asking you to connect your device to Alexa, make sure your device is plugged in and powered on, then tap Next.

通过选择品牌或设备来选择要设置的设备类型。 在询问您将设备连接到Alexa的屏幕上，确保设备已插入并打开电源，然后点击下一步。

The next screen will vary based on the type of device. In some cases, you’ll have to download the app for the device and use that to manually set it up. In other cases, you can simply scan the barcode from the device, its product box, or instruction booklet.

下一个屏幕将根据设备类型而有所不同。 在某些情况下，您必须下载该设备的应用程序，然后使用该应用程序手动进行设置。 在其他情况下，您可以简单地从设备，其产品包装盒或说明手册中扫描条形码。

Follow the instructions for your specific device until it is connected to your Wi-Fi network and detected by the Alexa app. If prompted, tap the button to Set Up Device to continue setting it up.

按照特定设备的说明进行操作，直到将其连接到Wi-Fi网络并被Alexa应用检测到为止。 如果出现提示，请点击按钮以设置设备以继续设置。

You then have the option to add the device to a specific group inside the Alexa app. Tap Choose Group to add the device to a group of other smart devices, otherwise skip this step.

然后，您可以选择将设备添加到Alexa应用程序内的特定组。 点按“选择组”将设备添加到其他智能设备组，否则请跳过此步骤。

You can now turn your device on and off by speaking to Alexa. If you need to edit the device’s name or disable/enable the device, turn to the Alexa app. Go to Devices and drill down to your device, then tap the Settings icon.

您现在可以通过与Alexa通话来打开和关闭设备。 如果您需要编辑设备的名称或禁用/启用设备，请转到Alexa应用程序。 转到设备并深入到您的设备，然后点击设置图标。

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