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Install the Windows client
The Activator validates your license and the Agent keeps a secure connection with the WakeControl platform.
Smart control for your PC
Turn your Windows PC on and off with Alexa.
WakeControl connects your PC with Alexa through a Smart Home Skill, a Windows agent and Wake-on-LAN for compatible devices.
Wake-on-LAN depends on hardware, BIOS/UEFI, Windows, network adapter and local network. Ethernet is recommended.
What WakeControl does
WakeControl lets Alexa see your PC as a smart device. You can use voice commands to turn it on or off when the computer and network are correctly configured.
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Link with Amazon
From the client, click Vincular con Amazon. Alexa will discover only the devices associated with your license.
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Use Alexa
Say: “Alexa, turn on my PC” or “Alexa, turn off my PC”, using the device name you configured.
Important requirements
WakeControl uses remote power-on features based on Wake-on-LAN. This technology depends on the computer, network adapter, BIOS/UEFI settings, Windows and the local network. Ethernet is recommended for best results.
Required
- Windows PC.
- Amazon/Alexa account.
- Compatible Alexa device or Alexa app.
- Active WakeControl license.
- Internet connection for the agent and account linking.
- Wake-on-LAN enabled in BIOS/UEFI and Windows for power-on.
Recommended
- Connect the PC using Ethernet.
- Use sleep, hibernation or a shutdown state compatible with WOL.
- Disable aggressive power saving for the network adapter.
- Test WOL in the same local network before relying on Alexa.
- Use clear names: “Office PC”, “Gaming PC”, “Server”.
Real limitation: power-on over WiFi is usually not guaranteed. On many computers, Wake-on-LAN works only over Ethernet and may vary by manufacturer, BIOS, drivers and power state.
Windows client
Download WakeControl for Windows
Install the official client on the PC you want to control with Alexa. Then open the Activator, enter your license and click Vincular con Amazon.
Important: download WakeControl only from the official website. Remote power-on requires Wake-on-LAN compatibility and proper device configuration.
Installation flow
The process is designed so users can complete the basic setup without complex technical changes, except Wake-on-LAN settings when required.
Install WakeControl
Download and run the official WakeControl installer on the PC you want to control.
Activate your license
Enter the license you received. Each license allows up to 5 PCs.
Set the device name
Use a name that is easy for Alexa to understand.
Link with Amazon
Click Vincular con Amazon and authorize access through Amazon.
Discover devices
Say: “Alexa, discover devices” or use the Alexa app.
Control the PC
Try: “Alexa, turn on Office PC” and “Alexa, turn off Office PC”.
Common issues
These are the most frequent cases and the quick explanation before contacting support.
Alexa turns the PC off, but not on
The Agent is usually working, but Wake-on-LAN is not correctly configured. Check BIOS/UEFI, Windows, network driver, Ethernet cable and registered MAC address.
Alexa says “device is not responding”
This may happen if the Agent is not connected, the license is not active, the PC is offline or Amazon linking needs to be repeated.
The Agent does not connect
Check internet connection, firewall/antivirus, valid license and that the WakeControl API is not blocked by the network.
Does it work from full shutdown?
Only if the computer keeps power on the network adapter and supports Wake-on-LAN from that state. On some PCs it works from sleep/hibernation, but not from full shutdown.
Want to use WakeControl?
Buy your digital license or contact Tecnopro Solutions if you need commercial support.
WakeControl License · 20 USD
One-time payment through PayPal. Allows activation on up to 5 compatible Windows PCs. Valid for 3 years from activation.