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To connect to WiFi: In the Alexa app, open the left panel menu and then select Settings. Select Device Settings. Choose your device. Select Change next to WiFi Network and follow the prompts in the app.
How do I connect my Echo dot to WiFi?
If you’re setting up a new device, like the Amazon Echo, you can use the Alexa app to connect it to WiFi. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. Sign in to your account, if needed. Select Devices in the bottom toolbar. Tap Echo and Alexa. Select the device you want to connect to.
Why won’t My Echo connect to my WiFi?
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 connect Echo Dot to Wi-Fi without app?
To connect Alexa to a new WiFi network without the app, go to alexa.amazon.com and sign in. Then click Settings > Set up a new device and select your device. Next, put your device in pairing mode and connect to its WiFi network. Finally, choose your new network and enter your password.
Does Echo Dot have to be connected to Wi-Fi?
Without Wi-Fi, the Echo Dot is simply a Bluetooth speaker. You will be able to use Bluetooth to play music on your phone, but most features will stop working without Wi-Fi. Amazon Alexa also does not work without an internet connection.
Why is Echo Dot not working?
Often, an unresponsive Echo can be the result of a faulty Wi-Fi connection. To start, try performing a hard reset of all your network hardware; starting with your Echo Dot, then your router, then your modem. Wait a solid 10-15 seconds for each component, then re-power everything in reverse.
How do I reset my Amazon Alexa dot?
Just unplug the power adapter from the device or the outlet and then plug it back in. To reset your device to its factory settings: Press and hold the Microphone off and Volume down buttons. Wait until the light ring turns orange (about 20 seconds).
How do I get my Alexa to work again?
How to Fix Alexa Not Responding to Voice Commands Make sure your Echo has internet and power access. Make sure the Echo’s microphone is turned on. Make sure your smartphone and Echo are on the same Wi-Fi network. Make sure the Alexa-enabled device is in Wi-Fi range. Restart the Alexa-enabled device.
How do I reset my Alexa dot 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.
How can I tell what Echo Dot I have?
Which Amazon Echo do I have? If it’s short and puck-shaped, you’ve got an Echo Dot. If it’s tall and plastic, you’ve got a first-generation device. If it’s fabric covered, you’ve got a second- or third- generation Echo. What if it’s something else altogether?.
What routers work with Alexa?
Amazon Alexa Routers NETGEAR – Orbi AX4200 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (2-pack) – White. NETGEAR – Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 WiFi Router – Black. TP-Link – Deco AX3000 (3-pack) Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System – White. NETGEAR – AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router. eero – AC Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 System (3-Pack) – White.
How do I pair my Alexa devices?
First, open the Alexa app and tap Devices, then Echo & Alexa. Select the device you want to use, then tap Bluetooth Devices. Tap Pair A New Device. The Echo will search for devices to pair with and show a list of available devices.
Why is my Alexa not talking back to me?
If your Alexa speaker doesn’t talk back, it must be because the device’s microphone is off. You might have muted the device on one occasion and forgotten to turn it on after. You’ll know if the device microphone is on if there’s a blue light on the speaker. And the microphone is off if that light turns to red.
What’s the difference between Echo Dot 3 and 4?
The difference is that the new model has its speaker forward-firing, whereas the old Echo Dot (3rd Generation) has its speaker firing upwards. The main difference is that the new Dot (4th Generation) is clearer and louder than the previous model.
Do you know who is Alexa?
A. Alexa is Amazon’s voice AI. Alexa lives in the cloud and is happy to help anywhere there’s internet access and a device that can connect to Alexa.
What is the difference between Echo Plus and Echo?
The only difference is in the finishes – the Plus has three fabric surfaces to pick from (sandstone, charcoal or heather gray), while the regular Echo has those fabric finishes as well as smooth oak, walnut and ‘silver’ options which expose the speaker grilles.
