How to connect Alexa to WiFi

How to connect Alexa to WiFi as simply as possible

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Making sure Alexa is internet connected is important to unlocking the full potential of your voice assistant – so we’re going to show you how to connect Alexa to WiFi. There is a handy Amazon Alexa App, which is the best place to set up and configure your Amazon Alexa. This includes connecting the supported device to Wi-Fi.

If you’re struggling to set up your Alexa device up correctly and need to get it connected to Wi-Fi as soon as possible, you’re in the right place. There are plenty of devices now capable of supporting Alexa, from Google Nest to the Ring Video Doorbell.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi with the Amazon Alexa app

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Download Amazon Alexa app

The first step is to download the Amazon Alexa app. Or if you already have it downloaded, simply open the app on your smartphone or tablet.

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Go to devices

At the bottom of the app, switch to the ‘Devices’ tab.

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Echo & Alexa

Here, most of you should choose the ‘Echo & Alexa’ option, unless you want to set up another device such as lights.

 

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Choose device

You will now be asked which device you want to set up. Tap the device that you want to connect to Wi-Fi.

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Check status

Once you have your device of choice selected, tapping ‘Status’ will let you configure further settings such as Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth.

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Set WiFi network

Next to ‘Wi-Fi network’, you can see the ‘Change’ or ‘Add’ button. Here, you can start to connect your Alexa device to a Wi-Fi network of your choice.

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Hold the action button

Your Alexa-compatible device should have an Action button. Usually this is indicated by a button with a simple ‘dot’ symbol on top.

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Select your device

Once you’ve held the action button down for long enough, you should be notified that your Alexa device is in setup mode.

Now you can click ‘continue’ and select your device from the ‘Available devices’ list.

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Connect to WiFi network

Finally, you can now connect to your Wi-Fi network. Select the network of your choice, then you will have to enter the Wi-Fi password to finish.

Remember to tap ‘Connect’ at the bottom once the credentials are in. Then give the device a little bit of time to connect, it isn’t always an instant connection.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi without the Amazon Alexa app

If you don’t wish to use the Amazon Alexa app, or just don’t have a device like a smartphone or tablet capable of running it right now, you can always use a web browser to hook up an Alexa device to your Wi-Fi network of choice.

• Go to alexa.amazon.com. You may be prompted to scan a QR code to instead use the app, but you should be able to click ‘Go the previous version of alexa.amazon.com’ at the top of the page. Click this.
• Log in to your Amazon account. You can also create a new account here if needed.
• Open settings. This is located on the sidebar on the left of the website.
• Set up a new device. At the top of the settings page, you can click the ‘Set up a new device’ option.
• Choose a device to set up. Here you’ll be required to choose the kind of device you have, such as an Amazon Echo. After selecting this, simply click ‘Continue’.
• Plug in device & wait for orange light. You’ll be prompted to plug your device into a power outlet. There should be a blue light on your device, this will change to orange after a minute. You may have to hold the Action button to complete this step. Once the light is orange, click ‘Continue’ again.
• Connect your computer to your device. Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your computer (bottom right on Windows 10, top right on Mac, Settings > Wi-Fi on tablet/phone) and connect to the network with the ‘Amazon-XXX’ format. Once connected, continue on to the next step within your browser.
• Connect to your Wi-Fi network. You should now see a list of Wi-Fi networks, select the one you wish to connect your Alexa device to and enter the Wi-Fi password. Then, simply wait. It shouldn’t take long to connect.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi FAQs

Can I connect Alexa to WiFi without the Amazon Alexa app?

Yes, it is possible to connect to Wi-Fi without using the app. This is instead done using your web browser on the Amazon Alexa website.

Can all Alexa devices connect to WiFi?

Yes, all devices which use Alexa should be able to connect to Wi-Fi. This is because Alexa does not function completely without an internet connection.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi : Final word

Now you know how to connect Alexa to WiFi – with or without the use of the Amazon Alexa app! Since the device is now connected to Wi-Fi, you can get on with enjoying Alexa’s wide range of uses and capabilities to the fullest. If you found this guide helpful, you can check out our other how-to and tips & tricks articles.