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This is probably dumb question. I have an alexa app and a few smart plugs. I connected and linked all the plugs thru smart life. Question is, is it really not gonna work if my mobile phone is not connected to the network? My setup: Amazon alexa dot Smart plug Common wifi router Android phone I dont have a "hub" Question: my automation doesnt work if my android phone is not connected to the router. Is that normal?  
This is probably dumb question.

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+1 vote
by (5.2k points)
No, they work through the internet and talk to the smart things server company
+2 votes
by (6.3k points)
Typically the smart plugs have a Cloud server. If the automatons are done there then there should be no need for the phone for automatons. You can also do the automation on Alexa and the phone should not be required. Sounds like somehow the automation is being done on the phone (never seen that before). If so, see if you can move them.  
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You must have internet for it to work as smartlife wifi compatible devices are controlled from the cloud, hence they are dumb without internet.  
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