Amazon Alexa – How to Set Up Your Echo Device

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Sat, 20 Jun at 8:44 PM by Lamont Gibson

Category: Alexa

Answer:

Use the Alexa app to set up and register your Amazon Echo device.

Compatible Devices

• Echo
• Echo Dot
• Echo Dot with Clock
• Echo Dot Kids
• Echo Pop

Before You Begin

• Download or update the Alexa app from your device's app store.
• Ensure your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi.
• Plug in your Echo device and wait for it to power on.

How to Set Up an Echo Device

On the Alexa App

  1. Open the Alexa app.
  2. Tap Devices.
  3. Tap the Plus (+) icon.
  4. Select Add Device.
  5. Select Amazon Echo.
  6. Select Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Pop and More.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Good to Know

• Your Echo device must be connected to a Wi-Fi network during setup.
• The Alexa app is required to register and manage Echo devices.
• Once setup is complete, you can use Alexa voice commands and connect supported smart home devices and services.

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