If you are on your PC or Mac a lot and have invested in Alexa as the voice of your smart home, then why not connect them together! It allows you to have complete control over your smart home from your workstation while also using the Echo devices as external computer speakers!
Connecting Alexa to your PC or Mac is quite simple. All you need is the app on your computer and the same account logged in on both. Let us guide you step-by-step through this process!
Using the Alexa App for Windows
You can download the Alexa app on your personal computer here. Follow the link, download the program, and sign in to your Amazon Alexa account. The setup process is user-friendly. Read this article to understand the steps in depth.
In short, you need to download the Alexa for Windows app. Then, you need to log in to your Amazon account or make a new account if you don’t already have one. This should be the same account that is integrated with the Alexa you are using. From there, you can personalize the settings as you please and connect your speaker to any device using Alexa. Pair your Windows PC with an Amazon Echo device using the app.
Set Up Your Amazon Echo on Your Windows PC
Step 1: Log in to your account.
The first thing you have to do when setting up your Amazon Echo on your Windows PC is to log in to your Amazon Alexa account. Here is how:
- Visit the page alexa.amazon.com.
- Input your login information or set up a new account if you don’t already have one.
Step 2: Select the device.
Once you have logged into your Amazon account, you need to select the device that you want to connect to. Follow these steps to do that:
- Click on Settings on the left.
- Choose the device you want to sync with from the list of devices you see.
Step 3: Pair the device.
Now that you’ve found the device, you need to pair it to your Windows PC. Do the following to connect the two:
- Select Bluetooth from the menu.
- Click on Pair a New Device.
- It will take Alexa some time to find all the new devices in the area. Be patient.
Step 4: Make sure your Windows PC's Bluetooth is on.
Before you start pairing the devices, ensure the Bluetooth on your Windows PC is on. Steps:
- Go to the Search tab on your windows interface.
- Type in Bluetooth and click on the icon.
- In Settings, turn on your Bluetooth.
Step 5: Add an Echo device.
Now, all you have to do is add the Echo device to your computer’s paired devices.
- In Settings, tap on “Add Bluetooth or Other Device”.
- Select the Echo device that you’d like to connect with.
- Once you’ve done that, the Echo device will be paired up with your Windows PC!
Set Up Your Amazon Echo on Mac
Step 1: Log in to your account.
Setting up your Amazon Echo on Mac is just as easy as on Windows. The steps are almost the same. Make sure you’re logged into your Amazon account.
- Visit the page alexa.amazon.com.
- Log in to your Amazon account or register if you don’t already have one.
Step 2: Select the device.
Now, you need to select the Amazon Alexa device that you’d like to pair your computer with. To do that, follow the steps below:
- Select the Settings tab on the left of the screen.
- Locate your Echo device on the list and click on it.
Step 3: Pair the device.
Much like with a Windows PC, you now need to pair the device. It’s easy! Just follow these steps:
- Click on Bluetooth.
- Click on Pair a New Device.
- Now, give Alexa a few seconds to search for new devices in the area. It will find yours.
Step 4: Make sure your Mac's Bluetooth is on.
One thing that could prevent you from pairing the devices is Bluetooth. You’ve got to make sure that the Bluetooth is turned on. Here is how:
- On the Menu bar, click on the Bluetooth icon.
- Check if Bluetooth is now on and the device is discoverable.
Step 5: Add an Echo device.
Finally, you can add your Echo device to the devices on your Mac using Bluetooth! Follow these steps to do that:
- Simply select the Echo device you want to connect to your Mac computer. Make sure you’ve selected the correct device.
Echo as a Speaker For Your PC
Once you’ve paired the devices, you can use your Echo speaker as a speaker or microphone for your Mac computer or Windows PC. You can also control your Amazon Alexa by using voice commands through your computer. To do that, you need to change the preferences on your computer and make the Echo device your sole audio device.
The setup is quite intuitive, as it tends to be with all Amazon devices. You need to access settings on your computer and play with them a little bit. Enjoy the best quality sound when you’re watching videos or listening to music on your PC.
The Verdict
Now you know that connecting your Echo device to your PC doesn’t have to be difficult or take a long time. It will only take you a few minutes if you follow the simple steps outlined in this article. Now, sit back and enjoy the highest quality sound from your Echo speaker!