ALEXA SMART HOME SETUP | ALEXA SETUP

Amazon Alexa Smart Home Setup is a voice-activated smart audio speaker system that follows your commands. It comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. This audio speaker incorporates a voice assistant called Alexa. 

Alexa works like Siri, Cortana, and Google. The device is compatible with Android, iOS, and Fire OS. You simply need to connect the Alexa to Wifi in order to enjoy its full benefits. You can connect almost everything from smart refrigerator, lamps, thermostats to TV, security systems, and more to Alexa to enjoy the benefits of smart home living. 

Setting up devices with Amazon Alexa is pretty much easy as they require just minimal installation. You just need to begin by setting up these devices with their normal process and then connecting them to the ‘Alexa’ using the Alexa App on your smartphone. The Alexa app gives you a range of smart home controls which makes it so convenient for you.

If you need help with Amazon Smart Home Alexa setup then you can get in touch with our technical experts for help. Our team is available round the clock for Amazon assistance. 

HOW TO LINK A SMART DEVICE TO ALEXA?

There are a number of smart home devices that work with Alexa. Some of the common ALexa-compatible devices include- smart lights, smart plugs, cameras, refrigerator, TV, thermostats, doorbell, locks, etc. 

Use the smartphone ‘Alexa’ app to link your smart devices to Amazon Alexa. Or, use your computer and the web address alexa.amazon.com for the same. Here are the steps that you need to follow for Alexa smart home setup-

  1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or go to alexa.amazon.com on your computer.
  2. Enter the login details to sign into Amazon account.
  3. Tap on ‘Smart Home Devices’.
  4. Tap on ‘Add a Device’
  5. Select the device you wish to add from the list.
  6. Select the category of the device you’re adding.
  7. Select the brand of the device.
  8. Tap on ‘Connect’

Use the same steps to add a smart device to the Amazon Alexa. If you encounter an issue while linking the smart device to Amazon alexa, get in touch with our Alexa experts. Our experts are available round the click to offer you assistance for smart home alexa setup.

HOW TO DO ALEXA ECHO DOT SETUP?

Do you need help with Amazon Alexa setup? Are you a new user of echo device and want to know how to set up Echo device? If yes, then you find the answer here. 

Before you can proceed to the Amazon echo setup, you need to keep a few things in mind which are given below:

  • Make sure that your smartphone is connected to the WiFi. Also, make sure you will be connecting the mobile device to the Wi-Fi network to which you’ll connect your echo device. 
  • Download the latest version of Alexa app on your mobile device. 

Once you installed the Alexa app on your mobile phone, you can initiate the Alexa Setup.

AMAZON ALEXA SETUP | ALEXA DOT SETUP

Not sure how to do Amazon Alexa setup? Go through the below-given steps and carefully complete the alexa setup in just 5 minutes.

Step 1- Plug in Echo device to Power

First of all, you need to plug in your alexa device into the electrical outlet to turn ON the device as it does not work on batteries. Wait for the power light to get stable. 

Step 2- Install the Amazon Alexa App

Go to the Play Store or App Store on your mobile device and type the Alexa app in the search box. Tap on it to download the Alexa app. It may take 2 minutes. If you don’t want to use your smartphone, you can download the Alexa app for your computer. 

Step 3- Log into Alexa Account

Once the app is installed, click on it to launch the app. Tap ‘Sign In’ if you already have an Alexa account or else type ‘Sign Up’ to create a new Alexa account. 

Step 4- Connect Alexa to Wi-Fi

Once you’re signed in, your next step is to connect the Alexa device to the Wi-Fi network. Select the network of your home router from the list on the app and enter the Wi-Fi password to connect to your router’s network. 

HOW TO CONNECT ALEXA TO WIFI?

In order to work properly, Alexa needs a wifi connection. When you use a voice command or ask a question, it is sent to Alexa over a WiFi connection. You can connect the Alexa to WiFi by using the alexa app. Follow the below-given steps to connect Alexa to WiFi-

  1. Launch the Alexa app on your mobile device. Tap ‘More’ on the bottom bar of the Alexa app and open ‘Settings’
  2. Now, Tap ‘Device settings’
  3. Tap ‘Status’ and then select the ‘Wi-Fi Settings’
  4. A list of wifi networks will get displayed in the Alexa app.
  5. Select the Wi-Fi network and enter the password. 

You’re now connected to the Wi-Fi network. If you can’t find your home network in the list, tap ‘ReScan’ to search for the Wi-Fi network again.if you are unable to connect the echo device to Wi-Fi, you can get help from our Alexa experts. Our experts are available round the clock for your assistance. 

AMAZON ECHO DOT SETUP

Amazon echo dot is a touch-screen device which comes with an easy, simple, and effortless setup via the Alexa device. Go through the following steps for Amazon echo dot setup-

Firstly, you need to plug in the Amazon Echo into the electrical outlet. Press the power button.

  1. Place the echo dot closer to your wireless router during the installation. Once the setup completes, you can move it to a new location.
  2. Wait for the echo dot to display orange ring light to begin with the setup.
  3. Download and install the latest version of the Alexa app on your mobile device. 
  4. Sign into your Amazon account. If you don’t have one, tap on ‘Sign Up’
  5. Connect the echo dot to the WiFi network of your home router.
  6. Follow the in-app prompts to complete the echo dot setup. 

Your Amazon Echo dot setup is now completed. You can give voice commands to your Alexa. In case, echo dot setup failed, you can factory reset the alexa device and perform the setup once again.

HOW TO RESET ALEXA DOT WITHOUT APP?

If your Alexa device is not responding or experiencing some technical glitch, reset your Alexa device. To do this, unplug the power adapter from the Alexa device and wait for at least a minute. Plug the device back into the power supply and restart it.

  • Press the hold the ‘Action’ button for about 30 seconds.
  • The ring light will turn OFF and then turn ON.
  • Your device enters setup mode.

ALEXA NOT RESPONDING BUT LIGHTING UP

  • Make sure that you avoid placing the Alexa device in the corners.
  • Avoid other background voices while you give commands to the Alexa device. 
  • You need to ensure that Alexa is getting a fast internet connection and also try to place it near your router. 
  • If there’s a red light blinking on your Alexa device, it means it has been muted and that’s why it is not re 9sponding to your voice commands. Press the mute button to unmute your Alexa. 
  • If nothing works, try restarting the Alexa device by plugging it off and on again. Doing the restart process will indeed resolve your issues.

ALEXA SETUP FAILED? TRY THESE STEPS

Are you getting errors while performing the Amazon Alexa setup? Do you need help with Alexa setup troubleshooting? If so then you can use the below given steps to quickly troubleshoot the Alexa setup issues

  • Make sure that the alexa device is plugged into the power source.
  • Make sure that the alexa device and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Ensure that the Alexa is not placed in the corner while you’re setting it up and it can clearly hear your voice commands.
  • Make sure that you have installed the latest version of the Alexa app on your smartphone.
  • Uninstall and delete the app on your smartphone and then re-install the Alexa app.
  • Reboot your smartphone to fix the Alexa setup issues.
  • Reset the Alexa device if you’re still getting the Alexa setup issues. 
  •  Ensure that you are using the power adapter that came along with the Alexa device to work correctly.