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Getting to know Echo Dot Getting started with Echo Dot
Talking to Echo Dot
To get Echo Dot's attention, simply say "Alexa". See the
Things to Try card to help you get started.
Alexa App
The app helps you get more out of your Echo Dot. It’s
where you manage your lists, news, music, settings, and
see an overview of your requests.
Give us your feedback
Alexa will improve over time, with new features and
ways to get things done. We want to hear about your
experiences. Use the Alexa App to send us feedback or
2. Download the Alexa App
Download the free Amazon Alexa App to your phone or
tablet. Start the download process in your mobile
browser at:
http://alexa.amazon.co.uk
If the setup process does not start automatically, go to
Settings > Set up a new device. During setup, you will
connect Echo Dot to the Internet, so you will need your
Wi-Fi password.
To learn more about Echo Dot, go to Help in the Alexa App.
1. Plug in Echo Dot
Plug the micro-USB cable and 9W adaptor into Echo Dot
and then into an electrical socket. You must use the
items included in the original Echo Dot package for
optimal performance. A blue light ring will begin to spin
around the top. In about a minute, the light ring will
change to orange and Alexa will greet you.
Action button
Microphone Off button
Volume Up button
Volume Down button
Light ring
AUX audio output
Micro-USB port
Micro-USB cable
Power adaptor
3. Connect to your speaker
You can connect your Echo Dot to a speaker using
Bluetooth or an AUX cable.
If you are using Bluetooth, place your speaker more
than one metre from Echo Dot for optimal performance.
