When you request Alexa or issue any commands, an audio signal will be sent over Amazon’s cloud. It’s sent via the WiFi network. However, without reliable WiFi connectivity, Amazon Alexa’s hilarious responsiveness and quick-fire responses aren’t feasible. The information is processed and transmitted back to the device using WiFi to ensure that Alexa can answer questions or fulfill the request. So, let’s have more information on the procedure to Connect Alexa to Wifi.

How to connect Alexa to WiFi with the app?

  • Open the Alexa app and click Devices. You will notice this option on the bottom-right corner of the screen.
  • Now select Echo & Alexa. It is present on the top-right corner of the screen.
  • You can choose the Alexa device you want to connect to a new WiFi network. If you don’t see the device listed which you want to connect, go back to the Devices screen and select All Devices. You can ask the device name from Alexa if you don’t remember it.
  • Tap on Status. This will display the WiFi network to which the device is currently connected.
  • Click on Change next to WiFi Network and input the WiFi password for the network.
  • Press the Action button on your device. Hold it for a few seconds. It appears with the dot icon on top of the Echo device.
  • Once the device gets in set up mode, click Continue. You will notice that the device is in setup mode when the ring light on the device turns orange and starts spinning. The Alexa will notify by saying ‘Now in setup mode“.
  • Select the Alexa device from the list.
  • You can choose the new WiFi network. You can click on Rescan network near the top of the screen if you don’t see the WiFi network appear after a few moments.
  • Input the WiFi password and tap on connect.
  • Lastly, wait for the Alexa device to connect to the new WiFi network. This may take a while. The device will tell you when it has connected to the new WiFi network.

How to Change WiFi settings on Alexa?

  • Firstly, tap on the Devices icon in the lower hand navigation.
  • Select Echo & Alexa from here.
  • Choose your Alexa-powered device. The app will take you to the device’s settings.
  • Tap on Change next to a WiFi network and follow the onscreen prompts to change the WiFi network or password.
  • If you don’t see the network listed, scroll down and tap on Add a Network. The Alexa-powered device should be within the range of 10 feet. Also, check if the device is plugged in properly.

Troubleshooting Alexa WiFi Connectivity

  • Firstly, start with a simple reboot. Sometimes a reboot process is all that a device needs to work smoothly.
  • Check your internet connection. It should be free from any interruption.
  • You can also try to relocate Alexa. Move it closer to 30 feet of your router. There should be no physical barrier between the Alexa and the router.
  • You can reset Alexa in the end if it fails to work.

How to Reset Alexa?

The quality of the WiFi connection will impact Alexa’s speed and latency. You can improve this by a hard reset. Follow the directions for the same.

  • Firstly, unplug the Alexa device’s power adapter for a few seconds.
  • Now perform the power-cycle reset of the router by unplugging it for a few seconds before replugging it.
  • Once the devices return on track, ask Alexa some questions to check signal and connection issues.
  • Lastly, ensure you have entered the correct WiFi password if the devices fail to connect.

Conclusion

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