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How to set up an Amazon Echo
Got a new Amazon Echo? Here's how to set it up
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STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE ALEXA APP
The free Alexa app is a must-have if you're the owner of an Amazon Echo. You'll need it to get your Echo device set up. Download it on any smartphone or tablet with iOS 9.0 or higher, Android 5.0 or higher, or Fire OS 3.0 or higher. Simply open up the app store that comes with your device and search "Alexa app." Downloading the app on a computer? Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi, then visit the
Amazon Alexa websiteto download it.
STEP 2: PLUG IN THE ECHO
This is probably the easiest step in the whole set-up process, as the Echo doesn't require any batteries in order to function. Simply plug the included power adapter directly into the Echo, then hook it up to a power outlet. When the light ring turns blue, that means the power is connected. Then, wait for it to turn orange, as this is a sign that Alexa is preparing to greet you. When that is done, you'll hear Alexa's voice telling you the device is ready for set-up.
STEP 3: CONNECT THE ECHO TO WI-FI VIA THE APP
Next, you'll need to connect your Echo device to your home Wi-Fi network. The latest versions of the Echo should guide you through this process. However, if you get stuck, simply open up the Alexa app and search through the available networks until you find yours. If you have multiple Echo devices, make sure you go to
Alexa Devices in the menu and choose the right device. Under the
Wireless heading, you should be able to see the state of the Wi-Fi network connection.
Once you're connected, you have the option of saving your Wi-Fi password to Amazon, which makes it easy to connect to smart home devices or set up a new Alexa device on the same network - should you decide to purchase more Echoes for other rooms. You also have the choice of connecting your Echo to a public network, although the password won't be saved on Amazon.
STEP 4: START TALKING TO ALEXA
To get started, say the wake word, which by default is "Alexa." But maybe there's already a human Alexa in the house and you want to change the wake word to something else? Simply tell the Echo, "Alexa, change the wake word." You can also change the wake word manually by opening up the Alexa app, tapping help and feedback, and selecting change the wake word. Currently, you can change the Echo to respond to "Echo," "Amazon," and "Computer." No word on when Amazon will allow you to customize Alexa so you can call her "Mr. T," "Honey Bunny," or "Jelly McJerkface."
STEP 5: START USING YOUR ECHO
Congratulations, your Amazon Echo is all set up and ready to be used in your day-to-day life. To make sure everything's working properly, you can conduct a simple test by trying out a few basic commands. For example, say the wake word and "Hello." If your Echo is properly set up, Alexa should respond with a simple "Hello" in return.
But the Echo can do much more than greet you. In the Alexa app menu, you will see two sections called
Skills & Games and
Things to Try. These are both excellent ways to see what Alexa is capable of. Skills in particular can help you customize Alexa by giving her certain abilities-think of them as mini-apps from many different creators that you can use for entertainment, organization, news, and much more.
You can start using your Echo device to make to-do lists, find out the weather, check on traffic conditions, call your friends, send text messages to your family, stream podcasts, or
connect smart home devices. Alexa has thousands of essential and not-so-essential skills you can add, too. Check out
some of the most useful things that the Amazon Echo can help you do.
OPTIONAL STEP 6: CONNECT SMART HOME DEVICES OR AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Head to your Alexa app menu, and select
Smart Home (Alexa may show you an ad at this point, which you can exit out of). In this mode, Alexa will try to find any nearby and connected smart devices so you can pair them up. You can also choose to
Add Device if Alexa is having trouble locating the device you have in mind. You can also organize devices into
Groups here, and create more complex
Scenes where multiple devices interact at once. Check out
our post on Routines for more information.
The Amazon Echo can play also play music, and the sound quality has only improved with the second generation model. To ensure you're getting a top-notch listening experience when you jam out to music or listen to audiobooks, you have the option of hooking up an external speaker to your Echo device. For best results, get a Bluetooth speaker that's certified to be compatible with Echo devices. Keep in mind that your Echo can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time, so if there's already unit already connected to your Echo, you'll need to un-sync them before you can connect your external speaker.
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