How to connect alexa to laptop bluetooth

There are several reasons you might want to connect an Amazon Echo device to your computer or laptop.

With larger, more powerful speakers than the ones typically built into desktop monitors or laptops, an Echo can be a noticeable step up in sound quality. Using the Echo on your desk instead of adding a set of wired speakers can help cut down on cable clutter, and you’re still able to use all of Alexa’s smart functions while connected.

As long as your computer has built-in Bluetooth, getting set up only takes a few minutes.

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These instructions will work with any Amazon Echo smart speaker, although one with better audio would make more sense, such as the Echo (4th Generation) or Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation). For a wireless connection, you need a computer with Bluetooth built-in; Macs all have this, but some PCs don’t. If your PC doesn’t, you’ll need to buy a Bluetooth dongle. If your Alexa device has a 3.5mm audio connector, you can connect your computer using a cable.

The short version

1. Step
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   Turn on Bluetooth on your Echo speaker

   

   Use the voice command “Alexa, search for Bluetooth devices” and your Echo device will become visible.
   
   You can also use a web browser to perform a device search. Go to the Amazon Alexa page and login using your Amazon account details. Click on Settings on the left-hand navigation bar, then click on the Amazon Echo device you want to connect to. Click on Bluetooth on the screen that appears, then click Pair a new device. Your Echo will begin searching for other devices that are in Bluetooth pairing mode.

   

2. Step
   2

   Connect a Windows PC using Bluetooth

   

   Mac Users should skip to the next step. Open the Windows Settings app, either from the Start Menu, the Win+X keyboard shortcut or a Windows search. Click on Bluetooth & Devices on the left-hand navigation menu, then click Add a device. Choose Bluetooth from the list that appears, and select the Echo device.

   

3. Step
   3

   Connect a Mac using Bluetooth

   

   Open the Bluetooth Settings panel on OS X, by opening System Preferences from the dock or the Apple Menu. Your Echo device should appear in the list; click Connect.
   
   You may also wish to tick the option to Show Bluetooth in menu bar, for quicker access to connected devices: once enabled, you can click on the Bluetooth symbol in the OS X notification tray, choose a device from the drop-down menu that appears, and click Connect.
   

   

4. Step
   4

   Force your Echo to connect via Bluetooth

   As long as your computer and Echo speaker are within Bluetooth range, they should now be able to connect to each other automatically. You can now use a voice command (eg “Alexa, connect to my computer”) to connect as well. Just be sure to use the device name as it appears in the Settings section of the Alexa app.

5. Step
   5

   Use a wired connection

   

   Not all Amazon Echo devices have a 3.5mm input. The Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Studio can be wired up to a computer using a 3.5mm audio cable, but it’s not quite plug-and-play. Connect a 3.5mm output from your computer to the 3.5mm port on your Echo. Open the Amazon Alexa smartphone app. Tap on Devices on the bottom navigation bar, then Echo & Alexa at the top of the screen. Tap on the name of your Echo device, then tap the Settings icon in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap Aux Audio. On the new screen that appears, tap Line in to make the Echo listen from an external source.

   

FAQs

Will stereo pairing work in this mode?

No, you can only connect a single Echo device to your computer; stereo pairing works when you play music through a streaming source.

The Echo Dot is perfect for playing music or listening to other types of audio. It can be used as a Bluetooth speaker or connected to a larger speaker via an aux cord to play songs with better sound quality. With that said, you may be wondering whether you can use the Echo Dot as a computer speaker, and if so how.

Below, we’ll cover all the steps to connecting your Echo Dot to your computer so you can start listening to audio from videos, games, and more through your device.

How Do I Use Echo Dot as a Computer Speaker?

Depending on the computer you own, connecting the Echo Dot as a speaker may have slightly different steps.

To connect the Echo Dot as a speaker to a Windows computer or laptop, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Amazon Alexa page on your PC’s web browser.
2. Log in to your account using your Amazon account details.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Select Bluetooth.
5. Choose Pair a New Device.
6. It will begin looking for devices it can pair with.
7. Open the Windows Bluetooth and Other Device Settings page.
8. Click Add Bluetooth or Other Device.
9. Click Bluetooth when it takes you to the new page.

The two devices should find each other and sync. Whenever the two devices are in range, they should be able to automatically find each other and connect. If not, you might need to give Alexa a voice command so it will connect to the computer. (Make sure to call your device whatever you have it named in your settings.)

Try saying:

• “Alexa, connect to the desktop.”
• “Alexa, connect to the laptop.”
• “Alexa, connect to Ryan’s laptop.”

If you have a Mac computer or laptop, the steps for connecting your Echo Dot to your device will be slightly different:

1. Open the Alexa settings page in the computer’s web browser.
2. Log in to your Amazon account.
3. Click on the Bluetooth symbol on the top of the right-hand side of your Mac. It should be to the left of the Wi-Fi symbol.
4. Choose Connect.
5. If the Bluetooth symbol doesn’t show, go to the Apple menu. Then choose System Preferences, then click on Bluetooth.
6. Select Show Bluetooth in the Menu Bar.
7. Click the Bluetooth symbol.
8. Choose your device from the drop-down menu.
9. Select Connect.

Your Mac should take just a few moments to connect to the Echo Dot. An instruction page might pop up and prompt you to answer a few questions. Your devices will automatically connect once you’ve finished navigating the instruction pages.

Can I Connect My Echo Dot to My Computer with Aux?

Your Echo Dot can be used as a speaker with several devices, including computers, as long as they are connected with Bluetooth. In other words, the device you want to connect to using the Echo Dot has to be Bluetooth-compatible for it to work.

Keep in mind that the Echo Dot cannot be used as a speaker with an aux cord because it does not have an aux output feature. Therefore, when it comes to getting connected with your computer, you can only connect via Bluetooth.

Why Isn’t My Echo Dot Connecting to My Computer?

There are a few reasons why your Echo Dot might not be able to connect to your computer or establish a firm Bluetooth connection. If you’re Echo Dot cannot be found by the computer, follow these steps:

1. Press the button on your Echo Dot until you see the orange light.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer to set up the Echo Dot.
3. Click Continue on the next page.
4. Click on the Wi-Fi network button on your computer and select the network that says “Amazon-XXX.” The three X’s will be different letters and numbers for everyone.
5. Wait for Alexa to come online. The computer should display a screen saying that your Amazon device is being prepared.
6. Once done, the setup page should say “This device is ready.”

If you’re experiencing other connection problems, follow these tips:

• Turn your computer’s Bluetooth off and back on.
• Turn the computer off and back on.
• Turn the Echo Dot’s Bluetooth off and back on.
• Make sure the Echo Dot and the computer are in the same room or area.
• Try moving the devices closer together.

Final Thoughts

Your Echo Dot can be used as a computer speaker by connecting the two devices with Bluetooth. Go to your computer’s Settings page, select Bluetooth, then find your device and select Connect. Follow the on-screen instructions, and you’re all set!

Of course, if you experience any issues getting connected, try out the troubleshooting tips mentioned above.

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