{"id":1101,"date":"2023-02-01T07:13:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T07:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2023-02-01T07:14:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T07:14:02","slug":"sengled-light-bulb-unresponsive-alexa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/sengled-light-bulb-unresponsive-alexa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sengled Light Bulb Unresponsive Alexa (How To Fix It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sengled smart light bulbs<\/strong> are designed innovatively to become a unique lighting solution for homes and industries. With the “plug and play<\/strong>” feature, you don’t necessarily need to create a hub of these smart lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sengled light bulbs are considered much cheaper than the smart Philips Hue<\/a> or LIFX lamps. The lights also can change color to get the occasion and personal liking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sengled lights are compatible with Alexa<\/strong>, while others have a remote control to make it easy to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, like most smart things, smart lights also experience problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many times, you will set up your watch with Alexa, but after some time, it gets unresponsive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some of the reasons why the Sengled bulbs get unresponsive?<\/strong> And how do you fix such?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to fix Sengled bulbs connectivity issues with Alexa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several solutions to solve the issue of your Sengled light bulb not connecting with Alexa. Anytime you see “unresponsive<\/strong>” on your Alexa when trying to operate your Sengled lights, try these fixing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Check your internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First things first! Before you blame any other thing, check your internet connection<\/strong> every time your light fails to connect with Alexa<\/strong>. Internet connection is very vital for the connectivity and responsiveness of Alexa voice when trying to connect with any smart device, not just the smart lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there is no internet, the connection won’t be successful. However, with a steady internet connection, the devices will respond when commanded by Alexa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Reset the Sengled bulbs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If the other simpler troubleshooting ideas fail to solve your problem, you can try resetting the bulb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these tips to reset the bulbs.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Turn the lights on and off about 20 times. This will depend on the type of bulb you are installing because some bulbs restart in just a few attempts, while others require a lot of restarting to happen before they respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Turn the frequency to 2.4 GHZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the bulb starts blinking or directs to the light switch, if it starts undergoing color saturation, it is a clear indicator that your lights have started working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2.4 GHZ frequency is mostly preferred for smart devices <\/strong>that can be remotely controlled. This frequency seems weaker than 5 GHz, which means it will work best for smart items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, wifi is supplied in 5GHZ or 2.4 GHZ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.4 GHZ<\/strong> is quite weak, but it covers a large diameter<\/strong>. Even though you can opt for the 5GHZ, it will not work best on the Sengled bulbs that you wish to connect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turning off the 5GHZ will automatically shift the device connection to the 2.4 wifi available, as long as the password is set and input in the control device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your lights go on with the help of that 2.4GHZ connectivity. You can now get back to the normal 5GHZ you are used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check the state of the smart speaker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you have opted to use Alexa on a smart speaker or its application on a smartphone, try to give it other commands other than that of lighting the Sengled bulbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will assure you that the problem you are experiencing is from the bulbs and not your Alexa. You will, therefore easily tell where to diagnose and rectify the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On your phone, try doing something different through a web search. If it operates, then the problem is likely to be with the Alexa app or the lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Power cycle the router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If your Sengled light bulb is not responding to your Alexa, it could be connectivity issues<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, power cycling your router or modem can address most connectivity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To power cycle a router or modem and fix an unresponsive Sengled light bulb, unplug the router from the outlet, wait about one minute, then plug it back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the router plugged in, reboot your Sengled hub \u2014 Sengled hub allows you to manage up to multiple light bulbs from your smart speaker or smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the Sengled hub is usually compatible with Alexa, rebooting it may allow you to connect Alexa to your smart lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power cycling your router can help bring other connected devices to life if they have failed due to connectivity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Reboot your Sengled bulbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rebooting the Sengled bulbs is another way to help fix the connectivity issue between your smart bulbs and the Alexa app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider these steps to reboot the Sengled bulbs and see if they will connect to your Alexa Amazon voice assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Switch the smart bulbs off using the wall switches. You can as well unplug the power cord to turn the lights off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If you are using a smart speaker, echo show, tablet, or smartphone, you can turn it off for at least 30 seconds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • After 30 seconds, you have to toggling the power on and off 5 times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Go to the Alexa app and try connecting and controlling the lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For a better understanding see the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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