How to Set Up Amazon Alexa

Get your Echo set up with voice commands.

At a Glance

~15s

Plug in Echo. Wait for orange light ring.

~15s

Get Alexa app. Sign in with Amazon account. Follow Wi-Fi setup.

~15s

"Alexa, what's the weather?" "Set a timer for 20 minutes." "Remind me at 3 PM."

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