Alexa is the most amazing thing that has happened to the internet. The super-helpful voice assistant helps millions of us get done with petty home tasks in just a single command. What else it can do is control our smart home devices easily. If you have a Zmodo camera setup at home, you can connect it to Alexa and then begin controlling the entire range of functions using voice commands easily. This blog will walk you through some easy steps to connect Zmodo camera to Alexa in easy steps, so you can begin managing your home conveniently.
Connect Zmodo camera to Alexa
Zmodo cameras were designed to assist you in taking care of your family and home even when you’re not there. Furthermore, connecting your Zmodo camera to smart assistant Alexa can help you view the live feed from your Zmodo camera, set up motion alerts, and trigger alarms right from your Echo device. But, how do we actually get them to work in sync? Here’s the answer-
Your Zmodo Camera works with Alexa using the Z-Wave technology developed by Zmodo in-house. So, in order to get them to work together, you’ll first need to update your Zmodo camera to Alexa compatible firmware version. Since Alexa certifies only a select few devices to work with it, you’ll need to see if your is compatible. The table below mentions the Zmodo cameras and the firmware version they need to be on in order to be compatible with Alexa:
Compatible Zmodo Devices
| Zmodo Camera Model | SKU | Firmware Version | Alexa Compatible? |
| Sight 180 | SD-H2606 | V20.4.1.22; V20.1.1.38 & above | Yes |
| Sight 180C | SD-H2601 | V20.4.1.22; V20.1.1.38 & above | Yes |
| Sight 180 Outdoor | SD-H2607 | V20.6.1.18 & above | Yes |
| 720p Outdoor Camera | ZM-W0002/ SH-H2901 | V8.0.1.42 & above | Yes |
| EZCAM Indoor Camera | SD-H2605 | V8.0.1.42 & above | Yes |
| Indoor Mini Camera | ZM-SH75D001-WA/ SD-H2907 | V8.0.1.42 & above | Yes |
| Greet Pro | SD-H2104 | V30.9.1.52 & above | Yes |
| 1080p Outdoor Cam Pro | SD-H2925-B | V30.13.1.20 & above | Yes |
If the firmware version of your Zmodo camera is below the ones that have been mentioned, you can follow these steps to update the same to the latest version:
- First, launch the Zmodo app on your smartphone.
- Secondly, head to the Live View button and then tap on the Device Settings option from the upper right corner.
- Go to the Device Version screen and then tap on the New Version Available button.
- Here, tap on the Update button on the bottom and the firmware update will begin.
Once the firmware version of your Zmodo camera is updated, you can connect it to Alexa easily.
Completing the process
In order to connect Zmodo camera to Alexa, you can follow the steps below:
- To start with, ensure that you install all of your Zmodo products. This is important as your Zmodo camera will be required to be connected to the same home wifi network as your Echo device.
- Now, launch the Alexa app and then search for the “Skills and Games” option from the main menu.
- You can then search for the “Zmodo” skill.
- As the next step, locate and activate the Zmodo skill from the menu. Then, follow the in-app directions to connect to your Zmodo account that your camera is added to.
- You can also use the “Alexa, find my devices” or “Alexa find my gadgets” voice command to add your Zmodo camera to Alexa.
- If none of these steps help, simply click on the “Add a device” button in the “Smart home” section within the Alexa app.
- When you’ve connected Zmodo camera to Alexa, use the voice commands like “Alexa! show the camera on the front of the house”, or “Alexa! show the feed from the backyard camera”, etc. to access it.
You have now successfully connected your Zmodo camera to Alexa and begin using it easily. If you face issues adding the same, reach out to the expert team at our end.