How to connect alexa dot to internet

Smart speakers or displays with Amazon Alexa can be the foundation of smart home, but the first step is to connect an Alexa device like the Echo Dot to your home’s Wi-Fi network and the internet. Here’s how to hook up Alexa, whether you’re doing it for the first time or trying to reconnect after changing your Alexa Wi-Fi setup.

QUICK ANSWER 

To connect Alexa to Wi-Fi, open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet once your speaker or smart display is in setup/pairing mode. Tap the plus icon in the upper-right of the Devices tab, then tap Add Device. Select your particular product from the list and follow prompts. Once the app discovers your device, you'll be asked to choose your home Wi-Fi network and enter your password.

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How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi with your phone or tablet

• Open the Alexa app for Android, iPhone, or iPad. If you don’t already have it, you can download it from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the Apple App Store (for iPhone or iPad).
• Make sure your Alexa device is in setup/pairing mode. This varies from product to product, so check its instructions, but typically this involves holding down a specific button or buttons until a pulsing light appears.
• Back in the app, go to the Devices tab, and tap the plus icon in the top-right corner of the screen. (There’s a chance your Alexa device will be automatically detected before you can hit the plus icon, in which case just follow onscreen prompts.)
• Within the list that pops up, tap Add Device.
• Select the type of device you’re connecting. Amazon Echo hardware is at the top of the list, but you can find options for other products by scrolling down.
• Follow prompts for the app to discover your device.
• Once it’s successfully detected, you should be asked to choose your Wi-Fi network and enter the correct password if the app doesn’t offer a saved connection.
• The app should then connect your Alexa device to Wi-Fi and the internet. If not, our Alexa troubleshooting guide may help.

How to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi with a web browser

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• Make sure your Alexa device is in setup/pairing mode. This varies from product to product, so check its instructions, but typically this involves holding down a specific button or buttons until a pulsing light appears. At the moment, you can only configure Amazon Echo products via the web.
• Using Firefox or Safari on your desktop or laptop, go to alexa.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Note that Chrome isn’t a supported browser, at least not for connecting Alexa to new Wi-Fi.
• Click Settings in the left-hand toolbar.
• Click Set up a new device.
• Choose your device.
• Your Alexa device should appear under its own custom Wi-Fi ID, for instance in the format Amazon-XXX. Select this.
• Click Continue.
• Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter your password. Your Alexa device should automatically connect to Wi-Fi and the internet.
• If Alexa isn’t connecting to the internet, our Alexa troubleshooting guide may help.

Amazon cautions that it’s gradually reducing the functionality of Alexa’s web interface over time. It’s not yet clear whether this will eventually shut off web-based device setup.

An Amazon Alexa smart speaker can be a helpful addition to your smart home. But in order for it to work with your devices, you'll need to have a WiFi connection established.

Here's how to get it done, whether you're using the Alexa app or the Alexa website. 

How to connect Alexa to WiFi with the app

If you're setting up a new device, like the Amazon Echo, you can use the Alexa app to connect it to WiFi.

1. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

2. Sign in to your account, if needed.

3. Select Devices in the bottom toolbar.

4. Tap Echo and Alexa.

5. Select the device you want to connect to.

6. Next to Wifi Network, select Change, then choose your network and enter your WiFi password.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi without the app

To set up a new device using a browser, you have to be using Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Google Chrome will not work for device set-up. 

1. Go to alexa.amazon.com and log in to your account.

2. Choose Settings in the left sidebar.

3. Under Devices, select Set up a new device.

4. Choose the device you want to connect.

5. Turn on your device, if needed. The ring light should be orange.

6. Choose a WiFi network that's marked as Amazon-XXX.

7. Hit Continue in the browser.

8. Choose the network you want to connect to and enter the password.

How to change WiFi on Alexa

1. Open your Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

2. Tap Devices in the bottom toolbar.

3. Select your device.

4. Tap on the WiFi network and then tap Change.

5. A screen will ask if your device is plugged in and displaying an orange light. If it isn't displaying an orange light, push and hold the Action button on your device until the orange light turns on. The button is the one with a dot on it.

6. Once your device is in pairing mode, as signified by the orange light, your app should now show a list of WiFi networks. Tap the one you want to use. You will have to authenticate it by typing in the network's password.