How to connect Alexa to WiFi without an App – Overview
You can’t wait for your Alexa device to arrive and you can start using it immediately after purchasing it. Echo smart speakers can be controlled by Alexa and offer an endless number of innovative capabilities and features.
The Echo dot and other Alexa devices are not wireless. Therefore, it is important to make sure they are properly connected to a wall socket. An Alexa device isn’t connected to WiFi so there’s nothing you can do.
Why is Alexa necessary to be connected to the Internet?
Its functionality revolves around the internet. Alexa is a virtual assistant that requires WiFi to access your data, optimize your routines and make it work.
smart speakers to play your favorite tracks. It also controls all smart home appliances like TVs and refrigerators as well as doorbells. Alexa can even tell you a joke if you’re bored. This is amazing!
Every command that you speak to Alexa is sent to the Amazon cloud for processing. The appropriate answer is then sent back to Alexa. It takes only seconds to complete the process via WiFi.
It is important to connect your Alexa device with WiFi via the Alexa app or without the app. What’s the best way to connect an Alexa device with WiFi without the app?
Without an app, the process of connecting Alexa to WiFi includes:
1. Open your browser on a smartphone/PC and enter Amazon.com. Different web browsers are available, including Opera, Google Chrome, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
2. Next, enter your username and password to log into your Amazon account. If you do not have an Amazon account, click “Create a New Amazon Account” at the bottom.
3. After you have registered, you will see a menu to the left. Click on “Settings” to access it.
4. You will be able to see the “Set up New Device” option after pressing the settings button.
5. Next, select the Alexa device that you wish to connect to WiFi. Scroll down to view more options if you don’t find your device. After finding your device, click “Continue.”
6. Connect your Alexa device to a wall outlet.
7. Wait for your device’s light to turn orange for a few minutes. If your device’s orange light does not turn on, you can select “Don’t see orange light” and be directed to the button that will be pressed.
8. Connect to the WiFi using the format AmazonXXX from your smartphone or computer. Do not close your browser. On PCs, you will find the WiFi button in the lower right corner. For smartphones, go to Settings then WiFi.
10. Next, open the browser and select the WiFi network to which Alexa should be connected.
11. Next, enter your WiFi password and click “Connect.”
12. Finally, allow your Alexa device time to connect to your WiFi. After it has connected, you can ask the device a question. You can ask Alexa, for example, “Alexa who is the wealthiest man in the world?”
Troubleshooting a WiFi Connection Problem
Sometimes, it is possible to be unlucky and have difficulty connecting your Alexa device with WiFi. Try restarting your router. The router may have trouble connecting to your device. Rebooting it may help.
You may also want to restart your Amazon Alexa. You can restart your device by simply unplugging it from the wall outlet. After a few minutes, you can plug it back into the wall outlet. Wait for the Alexa to establish a connection with your WiFi.
If you haven’t done so in a while, you can update your Alexa device. Even though the device may be new, there might still be some firmware updates that are needed.
Factory resetting your Amazon Alexa if all else fails is the last resort. Factory resetting is the process of formatting any customizations that you have made to your device. After formatting your device, you’ll need to make it look brand new.
Last Thought
There is no need for panic if you don’t have Alexa App installed on the smartphone. These steps will allow you to connect your Alexa device directly to WiFi using the steps shown above. The process is simple because you only need to follow the steps on your screen.