How to connect my echo dot to my phone

You probably already know that Alexa is a virtual assistant used for Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Studio, and other smart speakers. You may not know that the Alexa app also works on iPhones and can be used even if you don't have an Amazon device.

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How to use the Alexa app for iPhone
How to add the Alexa widget to your iPhone home screen
How to pair iPhone to Amazon devices via Alexa app
PCMag-Recommended Echo Devices
Why won't my Echo Dot pair with my phone?
Can I connect my Echo Dot to my phone via Bluetooth?
How do I connect my Echo to my iPhone?
How do I put Echo in pairing mode?

You can use the Amazon Alexa app to set up an Echo smart speaker, as well as to pair your iPhone with a smart speaker via Bluetooth.

Here's everything you need to know.

How to use the Alexa app for iPhone

1. Download the Amazon Alexa app from the Apple App Store.

2. In the pop-up menu about enabling Bluetooth, tap OK to allow Alexa to set up or connect with other devices (like your iPhone or Echo speaker).

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Why won't my Echo Dot pair with my phone?

If Bluetooth is not enabled on your phone, it will not be able to connect or communicate to your Echo device. To activate Bluetooth on both iOS and Android, open Settings, scroll down until you find Bluetooth, and then tap on it. Next, all you need to do is toggle the switch from off to on.

Can I connect my Echo Dot to my phone via Bluetooth?

Set your smartphone, tablet or other device to Bluetooth paring mode. Set your Echo device to pairing mode with the command, “Alexa, pair.” She'll confirm with, “Searching…” On your phone, tablet or other device, select your Echo speaker under Bluetooth settings. Alexa will announce the successful connection.

How do I connect my Echo to my iPhone?

How to pair an iPad or iPhone to your Amazon Echo Alexa.

Open the Alexa app. ... .

Then select your Echo from the list. ... .

Then tap the "Pair a New Device".

Press your device home button and open up the iOS Settings app, then select Bluetooth. ... .

In MusicStreamer your Alexa should already be selected as the playback device..

How do I put Echo in pairing mode?

First, open the Alexa app and tap Devices, then Echo & Alexa. Select the device you want to use, then tap Bluetooth Devices. Tap Pair A New Device. The Echo will search for devices to pair with and show a list of available devices.