How to Connect Alexa to WiFi | Echo Alexa Setup

Alexa is the best digital assistant available in the market. It allows you to control & manage smart appliances in the house just by using your voice commands. But, before using the Alexa app on your Amazon Echo, It is important to connect Alexa to wifi internet network. Otherwise, you will not be able Setup your Amazon Alexa device and use it. You must have a few things ready before connecting echo to the wifi network and enjoy its amazing features.

1. You need to have a fast wi-fi internet network constantly giving you the internet speed of 2 Mbps at least.
2. Installed Alexa app on iPhone or Android smartphone.
3. Amazon account is required for Alexa app login and connecting echo to wifi for completing the Alexa wifi setup.

How do I connect Alexa to wifi?

It is compulsory to set wifi on an Alexa device and connect it to the wifi network. You can easily connect Alexa to wifi by following some simple instructions on your Alexa Echo app.

1. First, Download & Install the Alexa application on the smartphone.
2. Now, you have to plug-in your Alexa device to the power slot.
3. After that, wait for a minute or two till the ring light indication of your Alexa device turns orange and takes your Amazon Echo into the Setup mode.
4. However, if you don’t see that the ring light indication of your echo has changed to purple except orange. In this case, press and hold your Alexa device’s action button for 10-12 seconds till its light indication turns into orange color.
5. Launch the Alexa app on the smartphone.

How to Connect Alexa to wifi without the app

You can easily connect your Alexa to wifi without an app from the Settings menu of your smartphone. An efficient wi-fi internet on your phone is a must to connect your Alexa to the internet. We have mentioned some easy steps below which could help you in connecting the Echo to the Internet without an app.

1. Swipe down on your smartphone screen.
2. Tap on the Settings wheel on the right side top corner of the screen.
3. Now, tap on the “Network & Internet option.
4. Long press the “Wi-Fi” option.
5. Now, You will get a list of all available internet networks.
6. Select your wifi network by tapping on its name.
7. Enter your wifi network’s password accurately.
8. Tap on the “Connect” option below to connect Alexa to wifi without an app.

How to change wifi on Alexa

As you all know, that your Alexa desperately requires an efficient wifi internet network to operate. But, Sometimes, Echo does not work fine with its already connected Wifi Network due to its weak wifi signal strength. In such a situation, we have to change the wifi network connected with your Alexa and connect your Echo to a different internet network.
different wifi networks.

Follow are the steps to change Wifi on Alexa Devices:

1. Start the Alexa app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the “Devices” menu located at the bottom right corner.
3. Choose the device. For example Echo, Echo dot, etc. and click on the “Echo and Alexa” symbol below.
4. Select the “Wifi Network” option and tap on the “change” button.
5. Now, the Echo app will ask you to check if your Echo is showcasing an orange light.
6. After getting into the pairing mode as stated by the orange light, your Alexa app will now begin to showcase you a list of Wifi Networks.
7. Select your preferred network to connect your Alexa.
8. Input the network password.
9. Now, Alexa will connect to the new Wifi.