Hello, Telus Lover! Looking for a guide to help you Automating the Telus Optik TV- Here we are. Telus is the multibrand market, Where you can get various products -including Mobility, Health, Home Phone, TVs, and more in the Telus market. To automate the Telus smart home devices, security devices, Optik TV with Alexa and Google Home can be done directly – No bridges required. To know, How to integrate or Connect Telus Optik TV to Google Home? scroll down!
Is Telus Optik TV compatible with Google Home?
Yes, Telus Optik TV is compatible with Google Home devices and the Google Assistant app. The integration of the Optik TV to Google Home can be done directly without using the external bridge software. So if you are an existing user of Telus Optik TV -Integrate the TV with Google Home devices and with the home control app (Google Home app) for automating the Optik TV on Voice assistant.
How to Connect Optik TV to Google Home App?
First, You should fulfill the Prerequisites of the Integration procedure to connect it.
- Ensure that you have a stable network connection.
- Setup the Optik TV Hardware on your TV.
- Install the Telus smart home app.
- Integrate the Telus Optik TV to Google Home.
To fulfill these prerequisites you can refer below, we provide a great guide on the Integration process.
Setup Optik TV Hardware on Your TV :
First, you should get the Optik TV hardware from the Telus official site. Once you get the hardware, use the manuals and set it up with your TV. Some Optik TV has an in-built feature of Telus Home assistant which helps to automate the Optik TV on the Google Home app.
Install TELUS SmartHome app on Optik TV :
If the Optik TV does not have the Telus Home Assistant features- install the Telus smarthome app on your Optik TV as the Telus smarthome app has the Telus home assistant feature. This feature helps you to integrate the Telus Optik TV into the Google Home app. Therefore, you can install the Telus smarthome app from the Google Play store or from the official Telus website and log in with your Credentials. Or else create a new account on the Telus smart home app.
NOTE: You can use the same TELUS account credentials for all the Telus apps like MY TELUS App, TELUS SMARTHOME app, TELUS WEBPORTAL and more.
Integrate Optik TV to Google Home
Connect the Optik Hardware with your TV, Your TV is named Optik TV. Now, you can link Optik TV to the Google Home app directly. So for that, follow the below Guide.
- First, from the Google Home app.
- Search for the + sign or add device option.
- Select the already set up or works with Google option.
- Search for the Telus Home assistant.
- Enter the Telus account credentials to set it up.
- Next, accept the terms & conditions and click on the Done option.
- Follow the onscreen prompts…
- Then, From the Optik TV>> search channel 9097>> tap on your digital box name from the list.
That’s it. The process for Optik TV to Google Home is done. Now, you can automate the Optik TV on Google Home app and also in Voice Assistants.
Read also, How to Connect Fibe TV Box to Google Home ?
Can I Integrate the Optik TV to Google Assistant?
Optik TV is directly compatible with Google Nest audio, Chromecast, Google Nest Hub, Nest Mini & work with other third party speaker which is integrtated with Google assistant..
Yes, you have direct access to integrating the Optik TV into the Google Assistant app. Before that verify that you have a stable network connection, register the Telus smart home app, and Google Assistant app. So On the Google Assistant app -Follow the below steps continuously to Get the Optik TV to Google Assistant.
- On your home page>> select Home Control.
- Choose the add device option.
- Search and select the Telus Home assistant or Telus smarthome.
- Enter the Telus account credentials.
- Name the device, and select the room.
- Enjoy the Automation of Optik TV on Google Assistant.
- At the same time, On your Optik TV>>search for 9097>> select your Telus digital box and tap on it.
That’s all about Integrating the process of Optik TV to Google Assistant. Furthermore, You can automate any smart Optik TV on the Google Assistant app and also use Voice commands.
Commands for Automating the Optik TV to Google Home :
In Optik TV, Only English commands support for automation. Here is an example;
- Hey Google, Turn On NGChannel on Optik TV (device nickname).
- Okay, Google, Open Netflix on Telus Optik TV
- Hey Google, Launch Now On Optik TV.
As well as, You can increase/ Decrease the volume, Change the channel, Forward/ rewind/ pause the channel,…
Telus Optik TV is free to use?
No, Optik TV is not Free to use. Once you get the Optik TV Hardware box, You need to subscribe to a package depending on your requirements. Telus Optik TV offers different subscription plans, with a wide library of channels. You can subscribe to it on their official site or else from the Optik TV app. For more detail, we will attach the Subscription picture below.
What is a Telus Home assistant?
Telus Home Assistant is an AI which is officially created by the Telus Company. Though, the Home Assistant feature is their own AI, the Telus TV Digital Box & Telus TV+ app doesn’t have the Home Assistant feature. In General, Telus Home assistant is a Voice assistant that helps to automate the Telus devices. Also, you can integrate the Telus Home assistant with Google Home, and Alexa to automate the smart devices.
What Can I Automate using the Telus Home assistant with Google Home?
Once you integrate the Telus Home assistant with Google Home -You can automate any Telus smart home devices. It includes the listed items available below.
- Lights.
- Switches.
- Optik TV.
- Thermostat.
- Locks
- Water system, and more…
So you can set up & integrate all the Telus smart devices to control your home. For the setup process use their official manuals or their Youtube videos.
Also, read How to Connect Hisense TV to Google Home?
Conclusion :
I conclude that the Telus Optik TV to Google Home integration is now completed. Enjoy the automation and save the electricity by handling all the smart gadgets using Mobile phone or using the Voice assistant. I hope you can enjoy all the latest movies, shows, and other channels on Optik TV.