

‘There are so many fantastic features to try when you first set up your Echo device,’ says Dennis Stansbury, Alexa UK & Ireland Country Manager. What’s the best thing to try once Alexa is set up? Read next: the best smart speakers with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.You can make the most of shortcuts by swiping the screen - down from the top of the screen will access Settings, left from the right will give you access to music, Alexa tips, smart home features, and more. Say ‘Alexa' to wake up your Echo Show and start using the voice service.ĥ. Follow the setup instructions on the screen, which will ask you to connect to Wi-Fi.Ĥ. Plug in your Echo Show and wait for the device to greet you.ģ. Make sure you have the relevant information to hand including your Wi-Fi password or any passwords for video or music services such as Amazon Music if you plan to access them.Ģ. You can set up your Echo Show with these 5 simple steps:ġ. With an Echo Show, you can set it up without having to log into your phone or tablet. You can even switch to a 'celebrity wake word' here and, for example, opt to wake Alexa with 'Hey Santa'.

You can choose from Amazon, Computer or Echo should Alexa not suffice.

Then hit the wheel at the top of the screen and edit the Wake Word. If you want to change your Alexa ‘wake’ word you can do this in the app under Settings and then Device Settings.

Alexa is ready for your commands when you say 'Alexa’ and the blue light appears on the device to indicate that Alexa is recording or processing a request. If this doesn’t come up automatically you can tap the More icon on your Alexa app to ‘Add a device' and follow the instructions manually.ĥ. Follow the instructions on your Alexa app to complete the setup. After a minute Alexa will tell you that you need to complete setup in the Alexa app.Ĥ. Alternatively, you can link to your smart speaker using Bluetooth on your phone.Ģ. You’ll need to download the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet so you can make use of Alexa Skills and adjust features on your Amazon Echo smart speaker.ģ. Plug in your Echo speaker. You can set up your Amazon Echo smart speaker in 5 easy steps:ġ. Have your Wi-Fi password to hand so you can pair it up to your smart speaker.
