How To Connect Alexa To Wifi? - Everything about alexa

Learn how to connect Alexa to WiFi easily with simple steps using the Alexa app, know more about Alexa from the article below.

by Priyanka P

Updated Mar 28, 2024

How To Connect Alexa To Wifi? - Everything about alexa
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Alexa Connectivity

Connecting Alexa to WiFi is important. Amazon Echo speakers need WiFi to work and talk to Amazon. Use the Alexa app to pick your WiFi and connect. This makes sure Alexa works well and can do its work.

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  1. Open the Alexa app on your phone. (download from AMZN Mobile LLC)
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  2. Tap "Devices" then "Echo & Alexa."
    How To Connect Alexa To Wifi? - Everything about alexa


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  3. Choose your device and tap "Change" next to WiFi Network.
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  4. Select your new WiFi network and enter the password.
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  5. Hold the action button on your device until it enters setup mode.
  6. Follow the app prompts to finish connecting to the new WiFi.
  7. Your Alexa device will now be connected to the new WiFi network.
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  8. Once your device is in setup mode (indicated by the orange spinning ring light and Alexa saying, "Now in setup mode"), tap "Continue" then "Yes" in the Alexa app.
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  9. Select your Alexa device again in the app. Alexa will start searching for WiFi networks to connect to automatically.
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  10. Choose your new WiFi network from the list. If you don’t see your WiFi network, tap "Rescan Network" near the top of your screen.

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  11. Enter the password for your WiFi network and tap "Connect." If you previously saved your WiFi network details to Amazon, Alexa might connect automatically without requiring the password.

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  12. Wait for your Alexa device to connect to the new WiFi network. The ring light on your device will change, indicating a successful connection.

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  13. After connecting to the new WiFi network, you may need to set up your device in the Alexa app. This may include choosing a language, assigning the device to a room, setting up voice ID, entering your address, and deciding whether to use Amazon Sidewalk.

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Alexa

Amazon Alexa is a smart helper made by Amazon for devices like the Echo speaker. You can talk to Alexa and ask it to play music, remind you of things, check the weather, and control your smart home devices.Alexa understands your words with natural language processing (NLP). It can learn new tricks called "skills" from other companies. 
For example, you can add a weather skill to get more detailed forecasts. Many people love Alexa, and millions of Echo devices have been sold worldwide. It's super popular because it's easy to use and can do lots of helpful things just by listening to your voice commands.

History

Alexa was invented in Poland and bought by amazon in the year 2013. Alexa got its ideas from the talking computer on Star Trek spaceships.In 2014, Amazon started Alexa with the Echo speaker, and in 2015, they made the Alexa Fund to support voice tech.

The first Alexa Conference happened in 2017, focusing on improving Alexa. Amazon also introduced Alexa for Business for easier office purposes, Then later Alexa expanded to many languages by 2018 and new markets like Brazil. Alexa stayed popular but faced financial issues by 2022.

Alexa transformed from science fiction dream to everyday essential.

Functions

  1. Set timers
  2. Check the weather
  3. Create lists
  4. Access Wikipedia articles
  5. Play music from Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, etc.
  6. Learn extra skills from other companies
  7. Play trivia games
  8. Get live sports updates
  9. Provide weather forecasts
  10. Play relaxing sounds
  11. Control smart home gadgets from various brands
  12. Work with a microwave oven and doorbell for home management
  13. Order food from Domino's Pizza, Starbucks, etc.
  14. Control Amazon Key for home access
  15. Upload and play your own music
  16. Get sports updates from various leagues
  17. Send messages and make calls to other Alexa users
  18. Support businesses with conference calls and scheduling
  19. Receive severe weather alerts
  20. Get traffic updates and directions
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