Most smart device skills are under the brand name. So if you just bought a Wink smart hub, look for “Wink.” Every once in a while, though, you might find a tricky one. For example, Samsung has several skills under different names, so if you’re looking for the Samsung SmartThings skill, then you can’t just select any skill that says “Samsung.” Look for “SmartThing” in the name. You can also ask your Alexa directly to add a skill. Just keep in mind that it’s best if you know the right name, so you can say something like, “Alexa, enable SimpliSafe.” If you’re not totally sure what name the skill is under, then it’s easier to just search for it yourself. For example, with the Ring skill, you can say commands like, “Alexa, turn on my backyard lights.” Saying something like, “Alexa, turn on those lights in the yard,” won’t have the same effect. It’s easy to get frustrated with your little robot pal if you keep saying different commands, and it doesn’t seem to understand any of them. But your wording plays a big part in communicating with Alexa.
