The Redmi Watch 5 Active does include built-in Alexa, which allows you to control smart home devices connected to Alexa. However, this functionality requires your phone to be nearby and connected to the internet. The watch itself does not have independent internet connectivity, so it cannot control smart home devices without being paired to a phone with an active internet connection.
To control smart home devices using the Redmi Watch 5 Active, you must ensure that:
1. Your phone is nearby: The watch needs to be connected to your phone via Bluetooth.
2. Your phone has an active internet connection: This is necessary for Alexa to communicate with your smart home devices.
3. Your smart home devices are connected to Alexa: Ensure that all devices you want to control are linked to your Alexa account.
Once these conditions are met, you can use voice commands on the Redmi Watch 5 Active to control your smart home devices. However, if your phone is not nearby or lacks internet access, you will not be able to control these devices directly from the watch[1][2][9].
In summary, while the Redmi Watch 5 Active offers convenient smart home control through Alexa, it requires a connected phone with internet access to function.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz1m92XWZtA
[2] https://www.businessworld.in/article/redmi-watch-5-active-unboxing-and-first-impressions-531747
[3] https://community.home-assistant.io/t/connect-xiaomi-smartwatch-to-check-whos-home/828611
[4] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SA0rWcOkTg
[6] https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/connecting-your-galaxy-tablet-to-other-devices/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OND0d6NmhLU
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/smartwatch/comments/1fhjftt/redmi_watch_5_lite_first_impressions/
[9] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/reviews/redmi-watch-5-active-review-a-budget-smartwatch-that-doesnt-cut-corners/articleshow/113738161.cms