Know More About Alexa App For Echo Dot 3rd Generation Setup

Amazon Echo Dot is one of the ultimate speakers that you can buy at a cheaper price. It has a small size but delivers great audio to the users. Before using the Amazon Echo Dot, you have to complete the setup process. The whole process will take a few couples of minutes even if you are new to the smart home devices world. In this blog, we have described the simple step-by-step guidelines about Alexa app for Echo dot 3rd generation setup. It also presented the instructions to connect the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation to WiFi after which the users can listen to their favorite songs. 

Instructions for Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation Setup

Go through the below mentioned instructions to set up the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation by using the Alexa app:

Step 1: The first step is to download and open the Alexa app on your tablet or smartphone whatever you ware using.

Step 2: After that, click on Devices which are located in the lower right corner.

Step 3: Thereafter, press the + sign located at the top right corner. You can also press the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) at the upper left corner. 

Step 4: Tap on “Add Devices”. 

Step 5: Next, press the Amazon Echo icon followed by the Echo dot icon displays on the next screen. Press the image of the third-generation Echo Dot. 

Step 6: In the next step, plug in the Echo Dot by using the power adapter. If the blue LED light ring has turned orange then it means your device is in the Setup Mode.

Step 7: Now, wait for the Echo Dot to display on your phone and then choose it. You will be prompted to access the WiFi settings. Once you reach there then choose the network named “Amazon-XXX”. Get back to the Alexa app again.

Step 8: Select the WiFinetwork with which you want to connect your Echo Dot. Enter the password at the respective field if required. 

Step 9: Choose the external speaker which Echo Dot will be using. If you would not connecting your device to external speakers then skip that step. 

Step 10: At last, choose the room where Echo Dot is located. 

Troubleshoot Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation Setup Issues 

If you find the orange ring light on your device then it means that your device is not connected to the network. In this case, you are required to go to the WiFi network list and then connect to the wireless network. If you don’t see the network then access the settings and choose the appropriate network. Follow the below steps to troubleshoot the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation setup issues:

Step 1: Ensure that the router firmware is updated to the latest available version. If it is not updated then update it immediately.

Step 2: The router supports the WAP and WPA2 security. If you are facing the connectivity issue then switch the router to either WPA or WPA2 to resolve the issue.

Step 3: Ensure that you are using the correct password to connect with your device. 

With the above-mentioned instructions, you can easily connect with the Amazon Echo dot to the internet and can resolve the issues associated with the Alexa App For Echo Dot 3rd Generation without any hassle.