How Do I Set Up My Alexa Dot?

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How do I set up Echo dot for the first time?

Set Up Your Echo Dot

  1. Plug in your Echo Dot device.
  2. On your mobile device, open the Alexa app .
  3. Open More and select Add a Device.
  4. Select Amazon Echo, and then Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus and more.
  5. Follow the instructions to set up your device.

How do I connect my Amazon Echo dot to WiFi?

To connect to WiFi:

  1. In the Alexa app, open the left panel menu and then select Settings.
  2. Select Device Settings.
  3. Choose your device.
  4. Select Change next to WiFi Network and follow the prompts in the app.

How do I turn on Alexa echo dot?

How Do I Turn On the Amazon Echo Dot?

  1. Plug the power adapter into the Echo Dot.
  2. Plug the power adapter into the wall.
  3. Wait for the light ring to illuminate.
  4. When the light ring turns blue and then turns off, your Echo Dot is on and ready to use.

Do you need an Amazon account to use Alexa dot?

You need an Amazon account to use Alexa, but you don’t need Amazon Prime. Sign in on the app.Here you can add any number of Alexa-supported devices to your account, from smart lights to smart plugs.

How do you register an Alexa?

To register your device
On your mobile device, open the Alexa app. Important: Make sure that you log into the Alexa app with the same account that you use to access the developer console. Select the Devices, and then select the plus sign (+). Select Add Device.

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Why won’t my echo dot go into setup mode?

Your device will automatically exit setup mode once you’ve added it to your Wi-Fi network from the Alexa app. If it seems stuck trying to get into setup mode and the spinning blue light never turns orange, restart your Echo Dot by unplugging it and plugging it back in.

How do I connect echo dot to WiFi without app?

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.

Why won’t Alexa connect to my WiFi?

Restart the Alexa-enabled device. Power off or unplug the Echo or Alexa-enabled device, turn it back on, then connect to Wi-Fi again.If the hardware is working properly, find another device on your Wi-Fi network, disconnect it, then reconnect it using the same password you use to connect Alexa.

Is there a monthly fee for Alexa?

There is no monthly fee to operate Alexa on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. There are subscription services that you can buy which have monthly fees, such as Amazon Prime Services.

Is music free on Alexa?

Amazon now makes it easy to enjoy (some) tunes for free
Most people use Amazon Alexa speakers for music, and if you’re the proud owner of an Amazon Echo (or indeed any smart speaker with Alexa built in) you can enjoy music for free.

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Is Echo Dot free to use?

There are no subscriptions or fees required to use the Echo or Echo Dot. You can listen to music you have purchased in your Amazon digital music library. Many Echo users do have Prime membership, but it is not required.

What is needed for Alexa to work?

In order to use Alexa, you’ll need a device that integrates the voice technology. This typically means an Amazon device, such as an Echo, Echo Dot, or Echo Show, but this cloud-based personal voice assistant has also been integrated into the Echo Auto, and with some third-party systems.

How do I register my echo DOT account?

How Do I Change My Amazon Account on the Alexa App?

  1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
  2. Tap More.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Device Settings.
  5. Choose the device you wish to change accounts.
  6. Scroll down to Registered to and tap Deregister to remove the account.
  7. You can now set up your Amazon Alexa device again with a new account.

Why does my Alexa say its not registered?

The first thing to try: turn it off and then turn it back on again. Many software glitches are resolved by simply starting over. Restart your Dot and restart your router and see if that resolves the problem. To restart the Echo Dot all you need to do is unplug it.

Why can I not set up my Alexa?

Check that your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Check that you have the latest version of the Alexa app. Restart your Echo device. Reset your Echo device.

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How can I listen to Alexa for free?

How to get free Amazon Music on your Echo

  1. Open up the Alexa app and select the play button down towards the bottom middle right.
  2. Scroll down to “More Music Streaming Services.” Tap “Explore.”
  3. Select the highlighted text within the “Link Service” notifications that shows “Music Settings.”

What price is Alexa?

Alexa is free through the Alexa smartphone app or via an Amazon Echo or third-party smart speaker that costs $40+. There are no ongoing monthly fees as standard. You can also boost Alexa’s functionality through premium services, e.g., Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon Prime, Audible, and Spotify.

How do I pay for Alexa music?

Prime members have the exclusive option to save on this plan by purchasing an annual subscription for $149, or you can pay the regular subscription fee of $14.99 per month. You’re eligible to try Amazon Music Unlimited for free if you haven’t already signed up for a free trial in the past 12 months.

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Alyssa Stevenson loves smart devices. She is an expert in the field and has spent years researching and developing new ways to make our lives easier. Alyssa has also been a vocal advocate for the responsible use of technology, working to ensure that our devices don't overtake our lives.