Alexa may be the brains of an Amazon Echo speaker, but you're going to need to connect to a Wi-Fi network in order to tap into those smarts.
Whether you've changed your home internet recently, or you're trying to get connected at a friend's house or hotel, changing the Wi-Fi network assigned to your Alexa speaker is both quick and easy.
Below, we've assembled a step-by-step guide so you can see exactly how to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi.
Read on for everything you need to know.
How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi
First, you will need to ensure your Alexa speaker is plugged in and the Alexa app on your iOS or Android device is open. If so, you're all set to connect Alexa to your Wi-Fi network.
1. On the bottom bar tap 'More' and tap 'Settings'.
2. Tap 'Device Settings'.
3. Select your device and tap 'Change' next to the Wi-Fi network.
4. Your Echo device will now go through setup.
5. Select the Wi-Fi network in the Alexa app.
6. Log in to your Wi-Fi.
7. Tap 'Connect'.
Congratulations, you've connected your Echo device to the Wi-Fi.
Things to try if Alexa won't connect to Wi-Fi
- Tap 'Add a Network' to enter your details manually
- Tap 'Re-scan' to search for Wi-Fi networks again
- Restart your router
- Reset your Echo device by following our how to guide
If you need to add your Echo device to a list of approved devices, you can also enter your MAC address. There are also two optional settings. One is to save your Wi-Fi password to Amazon. This way, when you set up new Echo devices in the future, it'll already know your Wi-Fi information.
You can also connect your Echo to a public Wi-Fi network. So, if you're going to a hotel or want to install one in the classroom, you can enter any information that might be asked for in a browser-based pop-up. This is an option that'll pop up as you go through the Wi-Fi setup. This information, however, cannot be saved.
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