As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon is constantly working on ways to improve the purchasing experience for its customers. From Amazon Prime and its suite of services to their Frustration-Free Packaging, as more devices move into the Smart Device category, Amazon has set its sights on creating a Frustration-Free Setup process for connected home devices.
This article will introduce you to one of the Frustration-Free Setup methods that Wemo® is now part of, this is called the Wi-Fi Simple Setup.
What is Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup?
Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup helps you connect supported smart devices to your WiFi with less required steps and less interaction from you. Utilizing the Amazon Alexa devices in your network, Wi-Fi Simple Setup attempts to connect supported devices purchased from Amazon.com to your home WiFi using stored WiFi credentials on your Alexa device.
What do I need to take advantage of Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup?
To take advantage of Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup, you will need to ensure you have a device that supports Wi-Fi Simple Setup along with a compatible helper device. An updated list of helper devices can be found on the Amazon website.
How does it work?
When you purchase a device from Amazon.com that supports Wi-Fi Simple Setup, it will be linked to your Amazon account and tagged for Wi-Fi Simple Setup. When you receive the device, simply plug it into a power outlet that is in range of a Wi-Fi Simple Setup-enabled helper device to begin the setup.
The Wi-Fi Simple Setup-compatible smart device will locate your helper device and begin the setup process. During this process, the smart device and the helper device will communicate with each other. The helper device will retrieve the information from the smart device and confirm that it was purchased from Amazon.com and linked to your Amazon account.
Once confirmation is complete, the helper device will provide the WiFi credentials to your smart device which will complete the setup process. This entire process takes about a minute, and once completed your smart device will be connected to your WiFi and ready to use.
What Wemo device supports Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup?
- Wemo WSP080
Where can I find more information about Amazon Wi-Fi Simple Setup?
The Amazon support site has more information about Wi-Fi Simple Setup and Frustration-Free Setup.
