As AirPods are not connected directly to HomeKit devices, it is not possible to control them with your voice through Samsung SmartThings. We have seen different developers come up with integrations for smart speakers or virtual assistance apps such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa so that you can control smart home devices directly from them. For example, the release of the new Google Home app (see our article here) makes it possible to use Google Assistant on Android phones instead of older Chromecast integrations. The same goes for Siri on HomePod instead of the previous Apple TV integration and Alexa on Echo devices instead of an older Hue bridge integration. While this approach is more fragmented than we would like, it still gives users a choice depending on their preferences and needs. In this article, we will see how you can connect your AirPods with any of these virtual assistants.
How To Connect Airpods To Samsung Tv?
- First, you need to pair your AirPods with one of the virtual assistants. To do that, open the app on your phone and go to Settings > Connected Devices.
- Select your AirPods from the list and connect them.
- Now that you have paired your AirPods with a virtual assistant, you will be able to control them through Samsung SmartThings or other devices that are compatible with this integration. To do that, go to Automation > Smart Home Monitor.
- Select the virtual assistant you want to use (Siri/Google Assistant/Alexa) and then select “Ok Google” or “Hey Siri” or “Alexa” in the Action column.
- Finally, select the device you want to control and set up a trigger for it as we did in previous steps. For example, if you want to change your music volume when using Siri on HomePod just select Music Volume in Step
How To Install Google Assistant On Samsung Tv
- Go to the Google Home app on your phone, tap the menu icon in the top left corner and then select Home Control.
- In the Devices window, you should see an entry for your Google Home device. Tap it and then tap Settings on the next screen.
- In the Google Assistant settings window, you will see a list of devices that support Google Assistant.
- Select Samsung SmartThings from this list and then enable Allow remote control of devices connected to this SmartThings location?
How To Install Siri On Samsung Tv?
- Open your iPhone’s Settings app and go to Siri & Search > My Info > Siri Voice Feedback > Set as Default Siri Voice.
- Then go to Settings > General > Software Update, select Download and Install, connect your iPhone to a power source, tap Install when prompted and let it install iOS 11 while continuing to connect it to a power source until the process is complete.
- When iOS 11 has been fully installed, open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of your screen.
- Swipe right to open the expanded Control Center and then tap AirPlay.
- Tap your Apple TV.
- You should see an entry for Siri in the list of devices that support AirPlay 2. If you don’t, tap Add Device and try again.
- Now you can use Siri on your iPhone to control music playback on your Apple TV from anywhere in the room.
How To Install Alexa On Samsung Tv
- Open the Alexa app on your phone and tap the menu icon at the top-left corner.
- Select Smart Home.
- On the Smart Home screen, you should see an entry for your Alexa device. Tap it and then tap Settings on the next screen.
- In the Alexa settings window, you will see a list of devices that support Alexa.
- Select Samsung SmartThings from this list and then enable Allow remote control of devices connected to this SmartThings location?
How to Install Google Assistant on Fire TV
- Launch Settings from your Fire TV’s home screen, tap Alexa, then scroll down and select the option for Enable Voice Remote Control.
- Now you should see an option to set Google Assistant as your default assistant on the next screen.
- Select your Fire TV from the list of devices that support voice control and then tap Set Default Device.
- When you select your Fire TV, you will get a confirmation message asking if you want to allow Google to control your TV. Tap OK to confirm.
- Now open any app or game on your Fire TV and say “Alexa” or “OK, Google” followed by the name of the app or game you want to control.
- To stop using Alexa, go back into Settings > Alexa > Voice Control and select Unlink from Alexa.
- To undo the above steps, select Enable Voice Remote Control from the Alexa menu on your Fire TV and then select Disable from the next screen.
Conclusion
The integration of AirPods with smart speakers and virtual assistance apps is a step in the right direction that makes AirPods more accessible to people with non-Apple devices. While this approach is more fragmented than we would like, it still gives users a choice depending on their preferences and needs. If you own a Samsung TV or a Samsung Smart TV and you are looking to connect your AirPods, we hope that this article has helped you.
FAQs:
Q: I have a Samsung TV and I want to connect my AirPods. What do I need to do?
You need a Samsung SmartThings Hub. You can get one from Amazon for around $60. Follow the instructions on our page to connect your AirPods with your TV and SmartThings Hub.
Q: I have an Android phone, but how do I enable Google Assistant on my TV?
You will need a Google Home device and a Google account to set up the Assistant feature on your TV and speaker system. You can get these devices from Google or Best Buy for around $130 each.
Q: Is there any difference between setting up Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google Assistant?
Yes! They all work differently, but they are all able to provide useful information in different ways.
Q: Can I use Siri or Alexa with other smart speakers besides Apple’s HomePod?
A: Yes! Just like the above-mentioned virtual assistants work differently, they are also compatible with different smart speakers.
