How to Connect Roku Camera to Alexa or Google Home

Introduction

Want to control your Roku camera using voice commands or see its feed on your smart display? You’re in luck. Roku Smart Home Cameras now support integration with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. This guide walks you through exactly how to connect your Roku camera to Alexa or Google Home and use it hands-free.

Whether you’re using an Echo Show or a Google Nest Hub, Roku lets you monitor your home with simple voice commands.

What You’ll Need

• A Roku Smart Home Camera (Indoor/Outdoor or Doorbell)
• A working Roku account
• Alexa or Google Home app installed
• A smart display or speaker like Echo Show or Nest Hub (optional but recommended)
• Roku Smart Home app (for setup)

👉 Not sure which camera to choose? Read our full Roku Smart Home Camera guide.

How to Connect Roku Camera to Alexa

Step 1: Open the Amazon Alexa app.

Install or open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or tablet.

Step 2: Enable the Roku Smart Home Skill

1. Go to “More” → “Skills & Games.”
2. Search for “Roku Smart Home.”
3. Tap “Enable.”
4. Sign in with your Roku account

Step 3: Discover Devices

Once linked, Alexa will automatically discover any Roku Smart Home cameras linked to your account.

Step 4: Use Voice Commands

Try commands like

“Alexa, show the backyard camera.”
“Alexa, show the front door camera on the Echo Show.”

How to Connect Roku Camera to Google Home

Step 1: Open the Google Home app.

Install or open the Google Home app on Android or iOS.

Step 2: Add Roku Smart Home Service

1. Tap the “+” icon → “Set up device.”
2. Select “Works with Google.”
3. Search for “Roku Smart Home” and select it
4. Log in using your Roku account

Step 3: Assign Devices to Rooms

Once linked, assign your Roku camera to a room (e.g., living room, backyard) for easier voice control.

Step 4: Use Voice Commands

Try saying:

“Hey Google, show the garage camera.”
“Hey Google, is the front door camera on?”

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Is the camera not showing? Make sure it’s online in the Roku Smart Home app
• Are voice commands not working? Try renaming the camera in the app to something simpler like “Porch.”
• The stream won’t load? Check your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal strength

For more help, visit the official Roku Smart Home Support page.

Bonus: Automate Your Smart Home

Once your Roku camera is connected to Alexa or Google Home, you can add it to routines like

• “When motion is detected, turn on the hallway light.”
• “If the doorbell rings, announce on all Echo devices.”
• “At 8 PM, show the backyard camera on Nest Hub.”

Conclusion

Integrating your Roku Smart Home Camera with Alexa or Google Home brings hands-free convenience to your smart security setup. Whether you’re using it for peace of mind, automation, or just tech-savvy living, Roku makes it simple to stay connected and secure.

👉 Want to learn more about Roku features? Check out our post on the top 5 benefits of Roku Smart Home.