How To Connect Alexa To Wi Fi

While all of this looks great, the Alexa can’t function without the internet, since the voice recognition is done using the internet. It can still work as a Bluetooth Speaker and set up alarms without the internet. However, there is no point in forking out money for an Echo device if you are intending to use it as a Bluetooth Speaker. One of the questions many users have is ”How to connect Alexa to a Wi-Fi” network. In this article, we will be listing out methods by which any user can connect Alexa to a Wi-Fi network.

Does Alexa Need Wi-Fi?

How to Connect Alexa to a New Wi-Fi Network With the App

Start off by opening the Alexa App. If you don’t have it then download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store

Click on the devices icon from the bottom right corner.

Now, choose the Echo and Alexa option.

Next, choose your Alexa device. If your device is not visible, head to the Devices section and choose the All Devices option. If the device has still not appeared, then you might need to reset it.

Near the Wi-Fi network, hit on the change option.

Now a question will pop up asking whether the device is plugged in and displaying orange color. Hit the No button.

Enable setup mode in the Alexa device and click on the continue button. This procedure might be different for various Alexa devices.

Now, choose your device. If you can’t find any, hit the Device not listed button. For the next step, select the Wi-Fi network.

Type in the password for the Wi-Fi.

Finally, wait for the Alexa device to establish the connection and you are ready to go.