If your smart light bulb isn't working, or Alexa can't discover it, reset your device. To reset your smart light bulb: Go to the manufacturer's companion app or website to follow instructions specific to your device. Reconnect your smart home device to Alexa in the Alexa app.
How to Fix It When Alexa Is Not Connecting to the Internet
- Check your internet connection to be sure it's working properly.
- Manually restart both the modem and wireless router, wait five minutes, then connect Alexa to Wi-Fi.
- Restart the Alexa-enabled device.
- Confirm that the Wi-Fi password is correct.
In the Alexa app, open the left panel menu and then select Settings. Select Device Settings. Choose your device. Select Change next to WiFi Network and follow the prompts in the app.
Check that you have the latest version of the Alexa app. Check that the device you use to access your TV or video service is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Alexa-enabled device. Unlink your TV or video service provider and relink it in the Alexa app.
Restart your Alexa device and your smart home device by unplugging and plugging them back in. If a "No new devices found" message appears in the Alexa app, your device may have connected automatically using Amazon's Frustration-Free Setup technology.
Set Up Your Echo Show
- Select a language.
- Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
- Log into your Amazon account.
- Confirm your time zone.
- Confirm your address.
- Confirm the location of your device.
- Choose a name for your device.
- Choose a wallpaper for your device.
How to Connect a Smart Plug to your Alexa
- Plug your smart plug into an outlet.
- Download the app that goes with your smart plug app.
- Set up your smart plug in the app.
- Launch the Alexa app.
- Tap the menu on the Alexa app.
- Select Skills & Games.
- Tap the magnifying glass to search for your smart plug skill.
How does it work? First of all you need the same named app Smart TV Remote on your compatible Android phone. That's all, now Alexa controls your app and you can control your TV by voice.
Congratulations, you just connected your your Samsung smart TV to Alexa! You can now use your Alexa smart speaker to turn the TV on and off, change the channel or input, adjust the volume and even control media playback with basic controls like fast forward, rewind, pause and play.
Restart your device first to see if it resolves the problem. Just unplug the power adapter from the device or the outlet and then plug it back in. Press and hold the Mute and Volume Down buttons until you see the Amazon logo (about 15 seconds). When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To connect your plugs with Alexa, open the Alexa app, search for the “Smart Life” skill, and enable it. You will need to provide the Smart Life account information you used for the app. Next, say “Alexa, discover devices” and wait until your Amazon gadget searches and acknowledges discovery.
To connect Alexa to a new WiFi network without the app, go to alexa.amazon.com and sign in. Then click Settings > Set up a new device and select your device. Next, put your device in pairing mode and connect to its WiFi network. Finally, choose your new network and enter your password.
Yes and no. You need a smartphone to set up the Alexa connect on the local wifi. You set it up using the Alexa app and go to settings and set up a new device. Alexa also uses the contacts in your smartphone that is connected to the Alexa app to sync with the Alexa contacts.
There are two ways to use Alexa without Wi-Fi:
- Use a mobile hotspot.
- Connect Alexa via Bluetooth.
But it doesn't stop there -- you can use your Echo speaker even when you're not at home. After all, you have access to Alexa on your phone when you leave the house. And you can access your Echo device from someone else's Echo speaker -- or you can simply take your device with you when you leave the house.
Unfortunately, it's not possible to set up the Echo Show without a smartphone. The smart speaker is connected to the Alexa app and the app itself is used to change some of the more advanced settings. You might try logging out of your Alexa account and creating a dummy account to complete the set-up.
Accessing your Echo from the web is a breeze as long as you meet these basic criteria: your Echo is set up, linked to a Wi-Fi network, and registered to your Amazon account. With that initial setup out of the way, you simply need to point any web browser at alexa.amazon.com while logged into your Amazon account.
How to pair iPhone to Amazon devices via Alexa app
- Put your Bluetooth device (Echo, Echo Dot, etc.)
- Open the Alexa app, and tap Devices.
- Tap Echo & Alexa.
- Select your device from the list of options.
- The next time you want to connect, simply enable Bluetooth on your iPhone and speaker and say "Pair Bluetooth."
Amazon Alexa, the powerful virtual assistant found inside Echo speaker, is now available in your browser! To get started, simply install Echo Go for Chrome, login with your Amazon account, and click the microphone button. Instead of saying "Alexa" though, click and hold the microphone button to speak your command.
Download the Alexa App
- Open the app store on your mobile device.
- Search for Amazon Alexa app.
- Select Install.
- Select Open and sign in with your Amazon Account.
- Install Alexa widgets (optional).
Step 2: Download Alexa App Android users may refer Google Play store while iOS users can access App Store to download Alexa App. Open the store i.e., compatible with your phone. Type and Download Alexa App on your mobile device. Follow on-screen instructions to complete Alexa App installation on your mobile.
To access Alexa settings, open the free iOS or Android Alexa app, or log in with your Amazon account information to the web interface at alexa.amazon.com. Select Settings in the menu.
Set up your Echo ShowIf you don't have a mobile device, you can go to this Amazon Alexa site from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Internet Explorer browsers to manage your Echo Show.
