In the past, it's not possible to set up Alexa devices (i.e. Echo Show) without a smartphone, since the Alexa App was only available for iOS and Android devices. So, in most cases, Alexa can work without your phone as long as there's any active internet connection.
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.
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.
Check the Ring app
- Open up the Ring app and tap on the three lines on the top left.
- Look for Devices in the list on the left side of the screen.
- Tap Devices.
- Select the device (camera, doorbell, etc.)
- Tap on Device Health on the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on Reconnect to Wifi or Change Wifi Network.
So how can you use your Amazon Echo in two houses? To use Amazon Echo in two houses, all you have to do is connect your smart home devices to the Amazon app. Note that each device should have a unique name for you to be able to control both Echo devices in two separate houses.
Update the Wi-Fi Settings for Your Echo Device
- Open the Alexa App .
- Select Devices .
- Select Echo & Alexa.
- Select your device.
- Select Change next to Wi-Fi Network and follow the instructions in the app.
Alexa won't connect to my Bluetooth devicesIf you're still experiencing problems, you can unpair and re-pair your Bluetooth devices. Tap on your Echo device, select Bluetooth and Clear all paired devices. To re-pair the devices, say “Pair†around Alexa to place the Echo in discovery mode.
Set your smartphone, tablet or other device to Bluetooth paring mode. Set your Echo device to pairing mode with the command, “Alexa, pair.†She'll confirm with, “Searching…†On your phone, tablet or other device, select your Echo speaker under Bluetooth settings. Alexa will announce the successful connection.
The "I'm having trouble understanding you" error occurs when an Amazon Echo device has trouble contacting the Amazon servers to help decipher and understand what you're saying. It could be because you lost the wireless connection, or perhaps your internet service is down.
Tip: Before setup, download or update the Alexa app in your mobile device's app store.
- Plug in your Echo Dot device.
- On your mobile device, open the Alexa app .
- Open More and select Add a Device.
- Select Amazon Echo, and then Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus and more.
- Follow the instructions to set up your device.
Post Updated: 10/27/18 – If you've been experiencing speed or connectivity problems with the devices on your home or office network, router problems with Alexa probably aren't the cause. It's very likely that your router is overloaded with too many connected devices.
Try the following steps to resolve issues with your Echo Connect not connecting to Wi-Fi or your Echo device. Restart your Echo Connect by unplugging the power adapter from the back of the device, then plugging it back in. Check that your Wi-Fi credentials are correct. Force close the Alexa app and try setup again.
This error code means that the Wireless network password previously entered during the initial configuration of Alexa Echo was incorrect. Worse yet, it remembers this password regardless of the fact that you go through the entire process again.
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First-generation Amazon Echo (and Dot): Locate the reset button on the bottom of the Echo speaker. Then use the end of a paper clip to press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The light ring on the device will turn orange and spin, signifying that it properly reset.Sadly, two years after it's launch Amazon quietly discontinued the Echo Spot in most regions except the UK, where it's still on sale today, although it doesn't appear in the line-up of Echo devices at the top of Amazon's homepage - you'll have to search for it instead.
The action button is the button with the dot icon. To reset a 2nd generation Echo Dot, press and hold the microphone off and volume down buttons for about 20 seconds until the ring light turns orange. To reset a 1st generation Echo Dot, use a long, thin object to press the reset button underneath the device.
Action: This button performs various activities. Pressing it once has the same effect as saying the wake word for the device. It can also silence alarms, put the device into setup mode, and more. This button is either a circle or a dot.
What does it do? Like every other Echo device, the Spot listens out for your choice of wake word – the default is “Alexa†– and then starts streaming what you say to Amazon's servers, coming back with answers, information or actions on your commands. It's practically instant.
