How Do I Control My Alexa Devices?

You can control an Echo device remotely by choosing it from the Alexa app. You can talk to Alexa from the iOS or Android app; iPhone, iPad, and Android users can interact with Alexa via an app called Reverb for Amazon Alexa. Or you can purchase an Amazon remote control that lets you control your Echo.

How do I control multiple Alexas?

In the Alexa app, tap Devices, select the plus (+) button, and choose the Combine speakers option. The next screen tells you that there are three ways to combine your speakers: multi-room music, home theater, and stereo pair/subwoofer. Tap Multi-room music.

How do I manage Alexa settings?

Open the Alexa app, go to the menu, select Settings and then Alexa Privacy.
The Alexa Privacy settings page allows you to:

1. Review voice history.
2. Manage smart alert history.
3. Manage smart home device history.
4. Manage skill permissions.
5. Manage your Alexa data.

How do I group my Alexa devices?

Create Smart Home Groups for Alexa

1. Open the Alexa app .
2. Open Devices .
3. Select Plus , and then Add Group.
4. Select either Create a room or device group or Combine rooms or groups.
5. Use the preset group names, or create your own, and then select Next.
6. Select the devices or groups you want to include, and then select Save.

How many Alexas can you have on one account?

Can I Have Multiple Echos on One Account? The straightforward answer to this question is yes, you can. You can order as many Echo devices under one account as you need for your household.

Where are Alexa settings?

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.

How do I change my primary Alexa device?

If you want to change your preferred speaker or speaker group, just tap your Alexa device group name in the Alexa app, then tap Edit Preferred Speaker. Tap Devices > Device Group > Select Edit Preferred Speaker > Select a new preferred speaker.

Where is the menu button on my Alexa app?

1. Open the Alexa App and tap the menu button on the top left of the screen.

How do I move my Alexa device to another group?

To add a new device to any group:

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap on Devices in the lower-right corner.
3. Tap on the group you want to change.
4. Tap Edit in the top-right corner.
5. Tap on the devices you want to add to the group.

Can Alexa turn on multiple devices with one command?

Before this, if you wanted to turn on your lights and the space heater, you would have to give Alexa two separate commands. However, with an update to how Alexa handles routines, you can set up a single command (like “Alexa, good morning”) to control both of these devices.

How do I turn off Amazon sidewalk?

How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on your Echo or Ring

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
2. Tap More in the lower right-hand corner of the app.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Account Settings.
5. Tap Amazon Sidewalk.
6. Switch Sidewalk off and exit out of the app.

Can I take my Alexa to another house?

You can move your Echo, Spot, Show or Dot from room to room, house to house, apartment to office, and even vacation condo to hotel room. As long as the place you’re headed has electricity and WiFi, and you have the WiFi password, you’re good to go.

Can I play my music on someone else’s Alexa?

Guest Connect allows you to access your music and your news on any nearby compatible Echo device.Once connected, Alexa uses voice recognition to provide you with access to your music and your news. Alexa only recognizes your voice on someone else’s device if you’re connected through Guest Connect.

Can I give my Alexa to someone else?

If you’re planning on giving or selling the Alexa to someone, then you must remove your Amazon account beforehand so the new owner can add their own. Set up voice profiles for better recognition.

What’s the action button on Alexa?

The action button, the small dot, enables Wi-Fi set up mode after you press and hold until the light turns orange. You can also turn off a timer or alarm, but you can also just say, “Alexa, stop” to turn off anything. The device is starting up. The device is active and waiting for your request.

How do I change my Alexa settings on my computer?

Use Alexa for the first time

1. Make sure your computer is connected to an active Internet connection.
2. To open Alexa, click Start, and then click the Alexa on Windows app.
3. The setup screen displays.
4. On the Terms and Conditions screen, click Continue.
5. Select the settings you want and then click Finish setup.

How do I customize my Alexa screen?

Customizing the appearance of the home screen on the Echo Show or Spot is mostly straightforward.

1. Swipe down from the top of the display and select Settings (the cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select Home & Clock.
3. Select Clock.
4. Choose between Recent Clocks, Modern, Playful, Photography, Classic and Personal Photos.

Where is Amazon App menu?

Swipe left
When users first open the app, they can swipe the left edge of the screen to open the menu. Previously, the menu dropped down when users tapped the icon.

How do I put the Alexa app on my home screen?

How to Set Up Alexa on Your Android

1. Go to the Google Play Store.
2. Search for the Amazon Alexa app.
3. Tap install.
4. When it’s done, go back to the home screen and tap the app to set it up.
5. Log in using your username and password from your Amazon account.
6. Then tap the Get Started button.

Does Alexa have to be plugged in at all times?

Yes. This is true for the vast majority of Amazon’s Echo devices, including: Echo Show, Echo Plug, Echo Studio, and Echo Flex. Echo Dot needs to be plugged into the wall at all times. Without power, you won’t be able to summon Alexa through voice commands.

How do I share my Alexa devices with family?

If you want more than one person to use the same Alexa-enabled device, you can add multiple accounts by setting up an Amazon Household. Family members must have their own Amazon account, but once you’ve set up everything, you can jump from one account to another just by talking to Alexa.