Thinking about getting your Alexa devices up and running? It's likely easier than you'd think! You'll just need your Alexa device, a Bluetooth-capable gadget, and your smartphone. Everything depends on the magic of the Alexa app. When this app picks up your device, you can dive into the nifty voice control options. To help you set everything up smoothly, there's a detailed guide ready for you.
Steps to Put Echo/Alexa in to Pairing Mode
Step 1: Enable pairing on Device
If you want to pair your Amazon Alexa/Echo with another device, the first thing you need to do is enable pairing on the device. Putting your device in pairing mode is pretty easy. Here is how:
- If your device has a screen, find the bluetooth icon and tap on it to make sure it’s on. Ensure that your device is discoverable.
- If the device doesn’t have a screen, you may need to follow the instructions provided in the manual that came with your device. That could refer to a speaker or microphone, for example.
Step 2: Open the Alexa app
The next thing you need to do to put your Echo in pairing mode is to open the Alexa app.
- Open your Alexa App. If you haven’t installed it yet, go to the store and get it. Then you need to sign in to your account.
- Set up all of your Alexa devices in the app, so that you can easily control them using your phone. Now you’re all ready to go!
Step 3: Select the Device on your App
Now, you need to find the device that you are working with. Before you do that, you need to make sure the device is set up in the Alexa app. If it isn’t, you won’t find it there. (Here, we’re talking about the device that houses Alexa, it’ll probably be an Echo device but could be another device as well) Once your device is set up…
- Tap on “Devices” at the bottom of your screen in the Alexa app.
- Go to “Echo & Alexa”.
- Find your device. If it is an Echo Dot, click on it. Now, you have arrived at your destination!
Step 4: Search for devices
Now, you’re ready to pair your Alexa device with a new device of your choice. All you have to do is find it and pair the two. Here is how you can do that:
- Click on “Bluetooth devices”.
- If your device hasn’t been paired yet, you have to click on “Pair a new device”.
- Let the app find your device and tap on it.
- Follow the instructions on the screen next to pair the device.
Step 5: Check
All you’ve got left to do is check to see that the pairing worked. If the device appears on the list of devices, the pairing worked!
How to reconnect or disconnect a device
Once you’ve paired your device with your Echo Dot, you can easily reconnect or disconnect it whenever you please. The Echo device will remember it. Follow these simple steps to disconnect or reconnect a device that’s already been connected.
- Wake up your Alexa device by simply saying “Alexa”.
- Ask Alexa to pair with your device. If the two have been paired before and the Bluetooth on your device is on, Alexa will find it. If there are several devices nearby, Alexa will pair with the one that it was most recently paired with. For this, simply say, “Alexa, pair Bluetooth”.
- If there are several devices that Alexa can recognize and you need to connect to a specific one, you need to tell Alexa which device you want it to pair with. For example, you can say, “Alexa, pair with my iPhone” If the name of your device is “my iPhone”. Check the name of your device in its Bluetooth settings
- Finally, when you want to disconnect the device that is currently connected to Alexa, all you have to do is say, “Alexa, disconnect”. Use this command when you want to pair a different device or simply need your device to connect to something else.
Common Questions Relating to Alexa in Pairing Mode
Alexa devices such as the Echo don’t usually have pair buttons. Instead, you can just give Alexa a voice command. Say, “Alexa, pair”, and the device should be ready to pair with another device.
How do I put Alexa in pairing mode without a phone?
You don’t actually need a phone to pair your Alexa device with another device. You can do that by commanding Alexa to pair with your device. Use voice commands to do that. Similarly, you can access your Alexa account through the official website.
How do I reset my Echo device?
If your Alexa device has the microphone off and volume down buttons, you should press and hold them simultaneously for 20 seconds. Once the light turns orange, you’re done! For the newest Echo Dot, all you have to do is press and hold the action button for 25 seconds.
The Verdict
Hopefully, you’ve managed to pair your Echo Dot with any device in your home. Remember that the paired device needs to stay physically close to the Echo to remain active. If you want to connect a new device, disconnect the current one and command Alexa to find the new one.