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How to Connect Alexa to Bluetooth? – Overview
When it comes to using Bluetooth speakers, you have plenty of options.
However, the experience is enhanced if Alexa comes into the place. The main advantage is connecting Alexa to Bluetooth speakers or using the device as a Bluetooth speaker.
Amazon Echo devices can allow you to use them as Bluetooth speakers. Meanwhile, do check how you position them without losing connectivity.
How To Connect Alexa to Bluetooth? – For External Bluetooth Speaker
You might not hear the response when saying the commands to Alexa. In such a scenario, you probably need the Alexa voice to amplify.
For this purpose, you need a Bluetooth speaker to connect with Alexa. However, there are some steps for the setup to work successfully. Please take a look at them below.
1. Downloading the Alexa app
The first and foremost step is to download and install the Alexa app. You can download it from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Here, the screenshots are shared according to iPhone; however, the settings and user interface are almost similar for Android smartphones.
How To Connect Alexa To Bluetooth? – For External Bluetooth Speaker
2. Setting up the device in the app
Once you download and install the Alexa app, log in with your Amazon account. Further, do allow some of the permissions as it helps the app to work correctly.
You will find the devices button at the lower right bottom of the app. Tap on it, and you will see a list of devices.
If you have not set up a device, tap ‘Add a device,’ tap on Amazon Echo and connect Alexa with the app.
Setting up the device in the app
Set Up a Device
3. Continue with adding Bluetooth speaker
Pick the Bluetooth speaker from the setup list from the’ Add device’ option. Before adding the speaker to your Alexa app, put it in pairing mode.
From the list, you will find the speaker showing up in the setup menu.
Tap on it and select.
Meanwhile, you will see some prompts when you choose the Bluetooth speaker option. These prompts are related to the permissions which you need to allow.
How to Connect Alexa to Bluetooth? -Continue with Adding Bluetooth Speaker
4. The final step
You will hear a prompt once the Alexa app pairs successfully with your Bluetooth speaker. You will hear the name of the Bluetooth speaker spoken by the Alexa assistant.
Note: If you have turned on Alexa, but your Bluetooth speaker is off, does it need to pair again?
In this scenario, turn on the Bluetooth speaker and ask Alexa to “connect my speaker.” As the speaker is paired, the Echo device will connect automatically.
There you are. The setup is complete; you can listen to Alexa’s voice prompts via the Bluetooth speaker.
You can even listen to music via the speaker already paired. However, what if you don’t want an external speaker to connect with Alexa? Let us know more about that scenario in the next section.
How To Connect Alexa To Bluetooth? – Amazon Echo Devices
Amazon Alexa devices, such as Echo or Echo, plus they have better capabilities. Further, you can even use these devices as Bluetooth speakers.
For this purpose, take a look at the steps below.
1. Turn on Bluetooth
The first step is to ensure the Bluetooth is turned on from the PC/macOS or smartphone settings. Secondly, the device is in the range of the Alexa app.
How To Connect Alexa To Bluetooth? – Amazon Echo Devices
2. Disconnect other connections
Next is to disconnect all Bluetooth connections that are currently linked to Alexa. You can manually disconnect them or even with a voice command, “Alexa, disconnect.” Isn’t that simple? It is for sure.
3. Device pairing
Press the button to put your Amazon Echo device in pairing mode. The ring will turn orange to show it is in pairing mode. It is time you permit Alexa to connect to the device using Bluetooth.
Use the voice command “Alexa, pair” if you like using them.
4. Go back to computer/smartphone settings
You will see Alexa or Echo devices paired under the Bluetooth settings. Further, Alexa also notifies you with a prompt that the connection was successful. The Alexa device – Echo, Echo plus is now connected to your smartphone/computer.
Go ahead. Now, you can use the Amazon Echo device as a Bluetooth speaker. Just play your favorite playlists and enjoy the day.
Wrap it up
So you have two options – either use an external Bluetooth speaker to amplify Alexa voice commands or use Echo devices as Bluetooth speakers.
Further, if you have issues connecting to Bluetooth, you can follow the steps by disconnecting, unpairing the devices, and then back on.
Enjoy talking to Alexa and performing different operations while at work. A great assistant from Amazon that delivers the best.
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