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Alexa / Google Home Voice Commands Not Working

If your Horizon Pergola is connected to Tuya Smart but voice commands are not working with Alexa or Google Home, follow these troubleshooting steps.

The Horizon Pergola can integrate with supported smart home platforms through the Tuya Smart ecosystem.

If app control works but voice control does not, the issue is usually related to account linking, device sync, naming conflicts, or permissions.


Common Symptoms

Problem

Example

No Response

Assistant says device unavailable

Wrong Device Activates

Another smart device responds

Partial Commands Only

Lights work but roof does not

Device Missing

Pergola not visible in Alexa / Google Home


Before You Begin

Check

Details

Tuya App Works

Confirm pergola responds inside Tuya first

Internet Working

Smart assistant requires internet

Correct Account Used

Same account must be linked

Device Online

Pergola should not show offline


Step 1: Confirm Tuya Device Is Online

Action

Details

Open Tuya Smart App

Check pergola status

Test Commands

Open / Close / Lights

If Offline

Resolve offline issue first

Voice control will not work if the pergola is offline.


Step 2: Check Account Linking

Alexa

Step

Open Alexa app

Skills & Games

Search Tuya Smart

Confirm skill is enabled

Confirm correct Tuya login used

Google Home

Step

Open Google Home

Add Device

Works with Google

Search Tuya Smart

Re-link account if needed


Step 3: Discover / Sync Devices

After linking accounts, refresh devices.

Platform

Action

Alexa

“Alexa, discover devices”

Google

“Hey Google, sync my devices”

Wait 30–60 seconds.


Step 4: Rename the Pergola

Simple names work best.

Good Names

Avoid

Pergola

Long names

Patio Roof

Similar names to other devices

Backyard Lights

Symbols / punctuation

If you have multiple pergolas, use unique names.


Step 5: Check What Functions Are Exposed

Depending on controller configuration, assistants may recognize:

Function

Lights ON / OFF

Brightness

Roof Open / Close

Scene Automation

Some advanced louver angles may only work in Tuya app.


Step 6: Re-Link If Still Not Working

Action

Remove Tuya integration

Re-add Tuya account

Sync devices again

Test commands


Example Commands

Alexa / Google

Turn on Pergola Lights

Turn off Pergola Lights

Open Pergola

Close Pergola

Set Pergola Lights to 50%

Actual command wording may vary.


If Still Not Working

Possible causes:

  • Wrong Tuya account linked

  • Pergola offline

  • Duplicate device names

  • Unsupported command type

  • Temporary Alexa / Google sync issue

  • Region compatibility issue


What to Send Support

Required Item

Order Number

Pergola Size

Alexa or Google Home

Screenshot of linked devices

Exact command used

What response assistant gives


Need Help?

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 814 473 7610

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