How Can I Do Amazon Echo Dot Setup for the First Time?

Have you purchased a new Amazon Echo Dot? Want to set up your Amazon Echo Dot for the first time? Don’t know the steps to set up your Amazon Echo dot? Wondering how to access the functions and features of the Echo Dot? Well, if the answer of the above questions is Yes, then don’t panic! You have reached the right place! You don’t need to search further. Here, in this blog, we have shared the step-by-step instructions for the Amazon Echo Dot setup for those users who are setting it for the first time. Keep reading the blog till the end and understand how to perform the Amazon Echo Dot.

 

Step-by-Step Guidelines for Amazon Echo Dot Setup

Go through the below guidelines to know the simplest way for the Amazon Echo Dot Setup. You are required to follow all the steps very carefully without skipping any step. Here’s the steps:

Step 1: Choose the best location

You can install the Echo speakers in any room of your preference. One thing that you should remember while choosing the room is that choose such a spot where everyone can access it very easily and the device getting the best WiFi signals without any interruption. 

 

Step 2: Download and Install the Amazon Alexa App

After that, you need to download and launch the Alexa app on your device whatever you are using. You are prompted to log in to your Amazon account. In case, you do not have an account on Amazon then you have to create the account for yourself. It is the same account that you are using for shopping on Amazon. 

 

Step 3: Power Your Device 

Plug in your Echo Dot into the power socket. Now, you will see that a blue LED light on the device will turn to orange. Thereafter, you will see the onscreen instructions that guide you how to complete the Amazon Echo Dot setup on your device by using the app.

 

Step 4: Enable Bluetooth  

In the next step, you need to ensure that you have enabled the Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet. You will need this device to set up your Amazon Echo dot. 

 

Step 5: Add Devices 

In case, the Amazon Echo does not prompt you to set up then go to the app and then click on “Devices” given on the lower right corner of the screen. Next, you need to choose the “Add Devices” with either More menu (shown with the three horizontal lines) in the lower right corner or the plus sign given in the top right corner. 

 

Step 6: Choose your device

Now, you have to follow the prompts on the App in order to choose your device.

 

Step 7: Connect to the WiFi Connection

In the next step, you need to choose the WiFi network with which you want to connect your Amazon Echo dot device. Enter the password for your chosen wireless network if required.

 

Step 8: Choose the Room to place the device 

Now, you have to choose the room where you want to place the Amazon Echo Dot device. 

 

Step 9: Good to Go Further

Finally, Alexa will say “Your device is ready to go”. This smart speaker installation is very easy and you can take it in 5 minutes. 

 

That’s it! With these instructions, you can easily complete the Amazon Echo Dot setup without any hassle.