TP-Link Router Alexa Skill: What It Is and How It Works

The TP-Link Router Alexa Skill lets you control your TP-Link router using voice commands through Amazon Alexa. It works with Amazon Echo and Echo Show devices, giving you hands-free control over key router functions. Read on to learn what the TP-Link Router Alexa Skill does and how to start using it.

Key Takeaways

• The TP-Link Router Skill comes in two types: custom skill and native skill. Custom skills require the phrase "ask TP-Link" before a command; native skills do not.
• With TP-Link Router Skills, you can control Guest Network, Night Mode, LED lights, WPS, and QoS (quality of service) settings on compatible TP-Link routers using your voice.
• To use native skills, speak directly to an Amazon Echo device, for example, "Alexa, turn on the guest Wi-Fi."
• To use custom skills, add the TP-Link prefix, for example, "Alexa, ask TP-Link to turn on the guest Wi-Fi."
• To check whether your TP-Link router supports the Alexa Skill, review the compatibility list linked from this page.

What Is the TP-Link Router Skill for Alexa?

The TP-Link Router Skill is a set of voice skills developed for TP-Link Wi-Fi products to work with Amazon Alexa. It lets you control and customize your home network by speaking commands to your Alexa device.

The skill comes in two types: custom skill and native skill. When using a custom skill, you need to include the "ask TP-Link" prefix in your command. With a native skill, no prefix is needed. Here is how each looks in practice:

Custom Skill: Alexa, ask TP-Link to turn on the guest Wi-Fi.

Native Skill: Alexa, turn on the guest Wi-Fi.

Note: Currently, Archer A7, Deco M5, Deco M9 Plus, Deco M4, and Deco P7 (with firmware version 1.4.X or above) support the TP-Link native skill.

Sourcing needed: Verify whether the native skill compatibility list (currently naming Archer A7, Deco M5, Deco M9 Plus, Deco M4, Deco P7) is current, and whether the "more models will support this in future updates" language still applies. Please confirm with the product team and provide an updated compatibility note before publishing this section.

What Functions Can I Control with TP-Link Router Skill?

With TP-Link Router Skills, you can use voice commands to control five router functions: LED lights, Night Mode, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), Guest Network, and QoS (quality of service). For example, you can tell Alexa to turn on Night Mode, which dims your router's LED lights during set hours, or you can set your QoS priority to gaming, streaming, or another mode to keep your most important traffic running smoothly.

To see which TP-Link products are compatible with the Alexa Skill, check the Alexa Compatibility List for TP-Link Wi-Fi products.

How Do I Use TP-Link Router Skill?

Before using the skill, you must enable it in the Alexa app and link your TP-Link account. See How to enable the TP-Link Router Skill in the Alexa app for step-by-step setup instructions. Once enabled, speak your command directly to your Amazon Echo or Echo Show device. Refer to the voice commands table below for the full list of supported commands.

If you also want to use Alexa to control Wi-Fi access for specific devices on your network, see How to enable the Access Control Skill in your Alexa App for additional setup steps.

Voice Commands of TP-Link Native Skills