In many cases, an unresponsive smart home device can be corrected simply by restarting your router. ... Doing so causes the router to re-connect to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, and this process helps clear up any glitches that may cause communication issues between your devices.

How do I fix unresponsive smart plug?

If your Amazon Smart Plug stopped working, restart your device. Unplug your Amazon Smart Plug from the outlet, and then plug it back in. Reset your Amazon Smart Plug: press and hold the button on the side of the device for 12 seconds.

What to do if Alexa says device is unresponsive?

Restart your Alexa device and your smart home device. Disable and re-enable the skill for your smart home device in the Alexa app. Disconnect your smart home device using the Disable option for your device in the Alexa app. Then, re-enable your smart home device again.