Alexa is the voice of choice for digital assistants, and her capabilities are demonstrated by third-party speakers. She can be used standalone or in combination with other devices, such as the Echo line. The Echo speaker is a great option for those who want an acoustic experience, as it has a spherical design and features a touchscreen interface. There are also Echo Show devices available that have a more traditional design.
To add a new device, on the Alexa app’s main screen, tap “Devices” at the bottom and then the “+” symbol in the upper right corner. Tap “Add Device”. ..
Echo speaker must be able to connect automatically.
The app will ask if your device is in setup mode. If you answer no, the app will show a blue light and keep asking until you answer yes. If you answer yes, the light will change to orange and the setup process will start.
To connect your Echo device to the speaker, follow these steps:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen.
- Under “Settings,” tap “Devices.”
- Tap your Echo device’s name to open its settings screen.
- Under “General,” tap “Speaker.”
- Under “Connection Type,” select “Wi-Fi.”
- Enter your Echo device’s Wi-Fi network name and password, and then tap OK to save the changes.
- Exit the Alexa app on your phone, and then re-open it to connect to your Echo device again (if you disconnected it). ..
To connect to a Wi-Fi network at a public location, open the Alexa app and select Wi-Fi. Tap the name of the network you want to connect to and enter your password. ..
If you connected to the speaker network in step 6, your phone should automatically go back to your main home Wi-Fi network if you connect directly to the speaker network.
