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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-2">Does Alexa need WiFi?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Wi-Fi is necessary for almost all of Alexa's functions. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Alexa is a smart home device that can play your favorite music, manage other smart home devices, tell you jokes, and much more. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You can control Alexa devices with your voice. </p>

<p dir="ltr">The device employs Natural Language Processing to accomplish this (NLP).</p>

<p dir="ltr">NLP is an artificial intelligence field that allows machines to understand what we say by processing sentences using neural networks.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Thus, without an internet connection, none of it will be feasible. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Alexa doesn't even understand your words on its own. Instead, when it is connected, it transmits your speech to the Alexa Cloud.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The appropriate answer is subsequently transmitted back to your Echo. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Your WiFi connection is used during the entire procedure.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Without the connection, Alexa will have problems understanding your requests and carrying them out correctly. </p>

<p dir="ltr">As soon as you plug your device in, it's crucial that you connect it to WiFi. However, certain functions of your Alexa device can be used without WiFi. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Check it out below!</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(2).png" style="height:360px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Does Alexa need WiFi?</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">But before that, if you are using Wifi and experiencing <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/slow-wifi-speeds-1064" target="_blank"><strong>slow WiFi speeds</strong></a>, you can run a<strong> Wifi speed test </strong>like <strong>MySpeed</strong>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">It will be helpful!</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-26">Can I use Alexa without Wi-Fi?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Even though Wi-Fi is required for the majority of Alexa's abilities, there are a few ways to use Alexa without Wi-Fi.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(3).png" style="height:553px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Can I use Alexa without Wi-Fi?</em></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">You can use Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker without WiFi, but you'll need WiFi for the initial setup and the rest of its features will be limited.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Without WiFi, active Alexa timers and alarms will still function, but you won't be able to create any new ones or stop existing ones by saying "Alexa stop."</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-38">Why do I connect Alexa to Wifi without the app?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">When you have access to the app, connecting an Alexa speaker - like an Echo Dot - to your WiFi is a simple and quick procedure.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, it is not something you can use every day. </p>

<p dir="ltr">There are times when your device is incompatible with the app and you are unable to use it.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Here are some of the most common issues that will prohibit you from using the Alexa app.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-43">Device compatibility</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Alexa app works with a wide range of devices. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You should be able to install it on iOS, Android, and Fire OS devices. </p>

<p dir="ltr">However, if you do not have access to these devices, you will need to connect without the app's assistance.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(4).png" style="height:486px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Device compatibility</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-52">Outdated operating system</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Because of their outdated firmware, older devices will have difficulty installing the Alexa app. </p>

<p dir="ltr">To set it up effectively, make sure your phone or Fire TV is updated.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-55">Not enough space</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Your phone's storage space may be restricted. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If you don't have enough, your smartphone will not let you install the Alexa app. </p>

<p dir="ltr">So, make sure you have adequate storage to install and maintain it.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-59">Hardware restrictions</h3>

<p dir="ltr">There is a minimum system requirement for the Alexa app. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If your device does not fulfill the requirements, you will be unable to install the Alexa app.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(5).png" style="height:356px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Hardware restrictions</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">These are the primary reasons that will prevent you from installing the </p>

<p dir="ltr">Alexa app on your device. </p>

<p dir="ltr">We can now connect without the app's assistance, so you can enjoy your speakers!</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-70">How to connect Alexa to WiFi without the app?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Don’t have the app? No problem! </p>

<p dir="ltr">Even without the app, Alexa can still connect to WiFi. It will require a few more steps. </p>

<p dir="ltr">However, you can still use your speakers with Alexa on them, it's not really a problem. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Let’s check how to connect Alexa to wifi without app!</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(6).png" style="height:385px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>How to connect Alexa to WiFi without the app?</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-80">Login Amazon account (or create a new one)</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Because you can not connect your speakers to your WiFi using the Alexa app, you must use the online website.</p>

<p dir="ltr">It's a solution that Amazon uses if you can't access the app.</p>

<p dir="ltr">How to connect Alexa to internet? Follow these steps:</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 1</strong>: Launch the browser on your PC or mobile device.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This website is extremely buggy, so if it doesn't work the first time, be prepared to try it in multiple browsers or even on multiple computers. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Here is a list of browsers that may cause you problems:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Chrome on Windows 10 — kept reverting to the homepage.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Safari on Windows 10 — refused to load the page.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 — Reverted to the homepage.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Firefox on Windows 10 — Some Echo devices were not recognized.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Chrome on MacOS — Constantly crashed back to the homepage.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Chrome on iOS— kept crashing back to the home screen.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 2</strong>: Go to <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ap/signin?showRmrMe=1&amp;openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Falexa.amazon.com%2F&amp;openid.identity=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&amp;openid.assoc_handle=amzn_dp_project_dee&amp;openid.mode=checkid_setup&amp;openid.claimed_id=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0%2Fidentifier_select&amp;openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&amp;">alexa.amazon.com</a></strong>, Amazon's Alexa gateway.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 3</strong>: Log in by entering your Amazon account and password.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(7).png" style="height:511px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Enter your Alexa account</em></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 4</strong>: If you don't already have one, you can make one. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Here is how you sign up for an Amazon account to use with your Alexa device:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">On the sign-in screen, look for the <strong>Create a New Amazon Account</strong> option.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Press the button to begin the procedure.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Enter your preferred password, email address, and name.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To complete the procedure, choose <strong>Continue</strong>.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(8).png" style="height:360px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Login Amazon account (or create a new one)</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">You can use any browser, including Edge, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and even Opera.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-132">Set up new device</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The procedure continues with setting up your Alexa device when you log into your Amazon account.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The procedure ought to be the same for any Alexa speaker, whether you're using an Echo, Dot, or Show.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This is how to setup your device:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Activate the <strong>menu </strong>on your browser's left pane.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Click on <strong>Settings</strong>.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(9).png" style="height:371px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Alexa settings</em></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select the "<strong>Set up a new device</strong>." option. </p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(10).png" style="height:371px; width:640px"></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Decide the device you wish to connect.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Tip</strong>: In order to connect your device to the network effortlessly, it's essential that you choose the appropriate one.</p>
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<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-160">Power up your device</h3>

<p dir="ltr">It's time to turn on your device now that everything is set up on your Amazon website.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In order to properly use this approach to connect Alexa to internet, it's imperative that you carefully follow the steps below.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You can prepare your device to join the network by turning it on and following these steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 1</strong>: Attach your Alexa speaker to the electrical socket. Wait for the switch to on.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 2</strong>: Hold off until your device's indicator light turns orange.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 3</strong>: Press the <strong>Continue </strong>button as soon as you see the orange light.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">That light means your Echo is in setup mode, which is required for the next steps.</p>

<p dir="ltr">To fix the orange error that does not light up, click the <strong>Don't see light </strong>option to troubleshoot.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(11).png" style="height:480px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Power up your device</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-183">Connect to your device’s network</h3>

<p dir="ltr">You must first link the device to your computer before you can connect it to your home's WiFi.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This step is essential because it allows your Alexa device to access your WiFi's network settings.</p>

<p dir="ltr">How do I connect Alexa to the internet on PC, follow these steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 1</strong>: Access the network menu on your computer. </p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Look for the new network that was created by your Alexa device.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Please take note that your Alexa device will format the WiFi network in the following manner: Amazon-xxx.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(12).png" style="height:480px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>The Wifi network</em></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 2</strong>: Click on it to link the gadgets and wait until the connection is complete.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(13).png" style="height:371px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Connect to your device’s network</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-207">Link your device to your Wifi</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Finally, the procedure has reached its end. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You can choose your home's active WiFi here, allowing your Alexa speaker to connect to it.</p>

<p dir="ltr">When you get to this point, everything should be set up, so the rest will be simple.</p>

<p dir="ltr">How to connect Alexa to the internet wifi, follow these steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 1</strong>: Using  a desktop device connecting to the Amazon network and open your web browser.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 2</strong>: Press the Continue key. Alexa will search for live WiFi networks on your device.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(14).png" style="height:371px; width:640px"></p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 3</strong>: Choose the network to which you wish to join.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr"><strong>Step 4</strong>: Enter your WiFi security code and click Connect.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(15).png" style="height:371px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Link your device to your Wifi</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">Be patient as the connecting procedure may take a few minutes to finish. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You can test it by commanding Alexa once it connects.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Even if you don't have access to the app, you can still use Alexa to connect to a new WiFi network. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You can always get extra help from Amazon's customer service if you encounter any issues.</p>

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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-241">How to troubleshoot your connection?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">If you're still experiencing trouble getting your Amazon Alexa device to connect to your Wi-Fi, try restarting your internet router. </p>

<p dir="ltr">It's possible that the router is having problems establishing a connection; restarting it can solve the problem.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The issue might potentially be caused by infrequent updates to your Alexa device. </p>

<p dir="ltr">The program may need to be quickly upgraded if it is an older version that isn't functioning properly.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20221025/how-to-connect-alexa-to-wifi-without-the-app%20(16).png" style="height:374px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>How to troubleshoot your connection?</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">Restarting your Alexa device is a different option you have. </p>

<p dir="ltr">By disconnecting and then replugging the device, it will restart. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Alexa won't start back up right away; you'll have to wait a few seconds.</p>

<p dir="ltr">You can also factory reset your Alexa device, but this should only be done as a last option. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Any adjustments you had made are erased when you do a factory reset. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You would have to go through the setup procedure again if you reset it.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Even though it will take some time, this is your final true chance for connecting your gadget to your Wi-Fi before contacting Amazon or swapping the item.</p>
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