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Does YoLink work with Alexa?

YoLink sensors and controls need a YoLink hub before they can be linked to Alexa for status queries, alerts and switching.

SubjectYoLink
TargetAmazon Alexa
VerdictSupported with a YoLink hub
Last verified2026-10-14
Quick answerCompatibility · last verified 2026-10-14

Supported with a YoLink hub. YoLink sensors and controls need a YoLink hub before they can be linked to Alexa for status queries, alerts and switching.

SubjectYoLink
Works withAmazon Alexa
VerdictSupported with a YoLink hub
CategoryVoice control
Last verified2026-10-14
How to cite this pageIoT Atlas. "YoLink and Alexa compatibility". https://hi-spark.net/compatibility/yolink-alexa.html Last verified 2026-10-14.

Requirements

  • YoLink hub powered and online
  • YoLink app with sensors paired
  • Alexa app with the YoLink skill

Limitations

  • Sensors are not reachable without the hub
  • Some sensor types report status only, with no voice control
  • Alert wording is limited to what the skill exposes

Setup steps

1

Confirm the hub is online in the YoLink app

2

Enable the YoLink skill in Alexa

3

Link the YoLink account

4

Run discovery

5

Test status queries and alerts

Frequently asked questions

Does YoLink work with Amazon Alexa?

Supported with a YoLink hub. YoLink sensors and controls need a YoLink hub before they can be linked to Alexa for status queries, alerts and switching.

What is needed for YoLink and Amazon Alexa to work together?

YoLink hub powered and online; YoLink app with sensors paired; Alexa app with the YoLink skill.

What are the limitations?

Sensors are not reachable without the hub; Some sensor types report status only, with no voice control; Alert wording is limited to what the skill exposes.

How is it set up?

Confirm the hub is online in the YoLink app; Enable the YoLink skill in Alexa; Link the YoLink account; Run discovery; Test status queries and alerts