> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.homeway.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manual Setup Guide

[Homeway](https://homeway.io/?source=helpdesk_assistant_manual_setup) can connect [Amazon Alexa](https://homeway.io/alexa?source=helpdesk_assistant_manual_setup) or [Google Assistant](https://homeway.io/googleassistant?source=helpdesk_assistant_manual_setup) to your Home Assistant server to provide voice control of your home.

In 98% of cases, the Homeway add-on can instantly and automatically set up Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. But in a few rare cases, the add-on can't access the Home Assistant configuration file, so it needs to be done manually.

But don't worry; the manual assistant setup process is easy and fast! Here's how:

1. [Get Access To Your Home Assistant Config File](/help-docs/home-assistant/accessing-home-assistant-config-configuration-yaml-file)
2. Add the following lines to the bottom of the Home Assistant config file:

```yaml theme={null}
# Added By Homeway to enable Alexa support.
alexa:
  smart_home:

# Added By Homeway to enable Google Assistant support.
google_assistant:
  project_id: homewayio
  service_account:
    private_key: "nokey"
    client_email: "support@homeway.io"
```

**Restart Home Assistant to reload the config,** and you're done! You can now use the Alexa or Google Home app to link Homeway.

If you need any help, contact our [support team](https://homeway.io/support).