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How do I connect my Alexa to Wi-Fi?
To connect Alexa to a new WiFi network, open the Alexa app and tap Devices. Then select Echo & Alexa and choose the Alexa device you want to connect to a new WiFi network. Finally, tap Change next to WiFi Network and enter the WiFi password for that network. Open the Amazon Alexa app.
How do I reset my Alexa Wi-Fi?
You can find the reset button on the device, which is essentially a tiny button in a hole available underneath the device. You can use an unbent paper clip to press and hold the reset button until you first see an orange light that turns blue after some time. Once you see the blue light, you can release the button.
Why wont my Alexa connect to the Internet?
Restart the Alexa-enabled device. Power off or unplug the Echo or Alexa-enabled device, turn it back on, then connect to Wi-Fi again. If the hardware is working properly, find another device on your Wi-Fi network, disconnect it, then reconnect it using the same password you use to connect Alexa.
How do I get Alexa back online?
Restart the modem and reboot the router to get the Wi-Fi back up and running. If you fix a Wi-Fi issue, turn the Echo off and then back on again. The device should reconnect to the Wi-Fi network and reappear in the Alexa app as online. Make sure your smartphone and Echo are on the same Wi-Fi network.
How do I connect my Echo to Wi-Fi?
Finding Network Credentials Just say “Alexa, go to settings” or swipe down from the top side of the screen. Select Settings. Go to Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If required, type in the Wi-Fi password then tap Done.
How do I connect Alexa to New Wi-Fi without app?
How to connect Alexa to WiFi without the app Go to alexa.amazon.com and log in to your account. Choose Settings in the left sidebar. Under Devices, select Set up a new device. Choose the device you want to connect. Turn on your device, if needed. Choose a WiFi network that’s marked as Amazon-XXX.
Does Alexa work with Wi-Fi?
If you’re setting up a new device, like the Amazon Echo, you can use the Alexa app to connect it to WiFi. 1. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Where is the reset button on Alexa?
Video: This is the best smart speaker First-generation Amazon Echo (and Dot): Locate the reset button on the bottom of the Echo speaker. Then use the end of a paper clip to press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The light ring on the device will turn orange and spin, signifying that it properly reset.
Do you need an internet connection for Alexa?
You can’t use all of Alexa’s features without WiFi or mobile data. Features like using an Alexa device as a Bluetooth speaker or setting reminders will work without the internet. Others, such as online shopping, music streaming, and news and weather updates, will require an internet connection..
How do I reset my Alexa devices?
How to factory reset Amazon Echo using the Alexa app Open the Alexa app on your iPhone or Android, then go to Devices. Tap Echo & Alexa, and then choose which Echo you want to wipe clean. Scroll down and tap Factory Reset and then confirm your choice.
How do I reset my Alexa Echo without the app?
Press and hold the Microphone off and Volume down buttons at the same time until the light ring turns orange. The light ring will turn blue. Wait for the light ring to turn off and on orange again. Your Amazon Echo device is now reset to factory defaults.
What does a solid blue light mean on Alexa?
Solid blue with spinning cyan after you’ve spoken a command means Alexa is processing your request. This also happens when the speaker is powering on. Alternating blue and cyan means Alexa is responding to a command or query.
How do I link my Alexa to my personal hotspot?
Whether on an iOS or Android device, the Wi-Fi connection screen should look about the same. Connect to the Tap on this screen. Back on the Alexa app, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Use this device as a Wi-Fi hotspot. A message will pop up telling you not to activate your hotspot yet.
Why won’t my Alexa go into setup mode?
Check that your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Check that you have the latest version of the Alexa app. Restart your Echo device. Reset your Echo device.
What does a green ring on Alexa mean?
Pulsing green on an Echo tells you someone is calling you. It should be accompanied by an announcement of who is calling. Say “Alexa, answer” to connect to the call (assuming you want to answer it). While on the call, the green light starts spinning until the call ends.
Can Alexa record conversations in a room?
No, Alexa is not designed to record your conversations. Privacy is built in to Alexa and all of our Echo devices, from wake word technology to microphone controls to the ability to review and delete the voice recordings associated with your account.
How do you know if someone drops in on Alexa?
What does Alexa look like when you drop in? Similar to when you are connected to a call, the Alexa device will flash a green light when you receive a drop-in. The connection happens automatically if the device has been granted permission previously. The green light keeps blinking until the drop-in ends.
