How Do I Connect the Alexa to WiFi?

Do you want to use the full-functionality of your Alexa? Well, for this you need to connect the Alexa to WiFi connection. Wondering how to connect your Alexa device with the active and strong WiFi connection? If your answer is yes then don’t fret! You have reached the right place. Connecting the Alexa to the WiFi is the first step that you need to do after purchasing it. So, in this blog, we have presented the step-by-step instructions that guide you in connecting your Alexa device with the WiFi connection so that you can use the internet connection without any interference. Let’s go ahead. 

Steps to Connect the Alexa to WiFi Using App

Go through the below instructions to connect the Alexa to WiFi connection using app:

Step 1: Firstly, open the Amazon Alexa app. You can easily download the Alexa app on your tablet or smartphone by accessing the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 

Step 2: Next, click on Devices which you find at the bottom-right corner of your app.

Step 3: Tap on Echo and Alexa.

Step 4: After that, select the Alexa device with which you want to connect your Alexa with the WiFi network. In case, you did not find your device then tap on Devices and then click on All Devices. 

Step 5: Click on the Change option. You will see this option at the right of the WiFi network.

Step 6: Make sure that your Alexa device is in the setup mode. If the orange ring light blinks on your device then it means that your device is in the setup mode. Tap on the Continue button. 

Note: Every Alexa device is different. So, check the app to find which button needs to be pressed. 

Step 7: Choose the Alexa device. If you did not find the Alexa device in the displayed list then click on Device not listed option placed at the bottom of your app.

Step 8: Select your WiFi network. If you have saved the WiFi network already then click on the skip button.

Step 9: Enter the WiFi password. 

Step 10: Now, you have to wait for some time until your Alexa is connected to the WiFi network. 

Instructions to Connect the Alexa to WiFi Without Using App

Look at the below instructions to connect the Alexa to WiFi connection without using the app:

Step 1: Firstly, launch an internet browser from your device and then enter alexa.amazon.com in the URL bar of the web browser. For browsing, you can use Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or any other web browser. 

Step 2: After that, log into your Amazon account by entering the username and password. If you do not have an account on Amazon then create a new Amazon account by tapping on the Create a New Amazon Account option. 

Step 3: Tap on Settings. You will find this option at the left sidebar of the screen. If you did not find this option then expand the browser or zoom the page.

Step 4: Click on Set up a new device option.

Step 5: Now, you have to choose your Alexa device with which you want to connect a new WiFi connection. Tap on the Continue button and wait for some time until the ring light turns to orange.

Step 6: If you don’t see the orange light then press and hold the action button given on the top on the Echo device. 

Step 7: Next, connect with a wireless network having format Amazon-XXX. Go to the WiFi network from your computer or phone. If you are using Windows 10 then tap on the WiFi icon given at the bottom-right corner of the display. 

Step 8: Once you are connected with the WiFi network, you will see a message on your screen saying” Your computer is connected to an Alexa device”. 

Step 9: Choose the WiFi network with which you want to connect your Alexa device. If you already saved the wireless network then click on the skip button.

Step 10: Now, enter the WiFi password and tap on the Connect button.

Step 11: At last, wait for some time until your Alexa device is connected to the new WiFi network. You can test the connection by asking something from Alexa. 

Congrats! With the above-mentioned instructions, you can easily Connect The Alexa To WiFi Connection without any hassle. If you are unable to find your network then you can also Add a network manually. To search the WiFi networks, click on the Rescan button. Once you are connected with the WiFi connection, you can access the full-functionality of your Amazon device.