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This wikiHow page will show you how to pair your smartphone with Alexa using Bluetooth so you can use the Alexa device as a Bluetooth speaker.Using Bluetooth is also a good way to listen to podcasts, as Alexa's podcast skills are still lacking. It may take some time to establish a device connection for the first time, but once connected, the device will reconnect quickly via voice commands from you.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Pair the device for the first time

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   , press Connected Devices (Connected device), then slide the switch to the on position

   

   
   
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2. On iOS: Open Settings

   

   , press Bluetooth, and slide the toggle button to the on position

   

   
   
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   Switch the device to search mode. This is sometimes referred to as "pairing mode" on some devices. Most phones can automatically search after turning on Bluetooth in the Bluetooth Settings page.
   • If you are trying to pair some Bluetooth speakers or devices that do not have a display, refer to the instructions to learn how to set the pairing mode.

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   Open the Alexa app. The app has a blue speech bubble icon with a white border.

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   Press ☰. It's a horizontal three-bar symbol in the upper left corner.

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   Press Settings (Setting). This is the second option from the bottom up near the bottom of the page.

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   Tap on the Alexa device. Choose the Alexa device you want to pair with your phone, like Echo.

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   Press Bluetooth.

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   Press Pair a New Device. (Pairing a new device). It's a big blue button. The Alexa app will search for Bluetooth devices nearby.

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    Tap on the device name when displayed. When you see your phone name or device name, tap and the Alexa pairing and connection will be done.
    • Once paired, you can connect and disconnect with just your voice without using the Alexa app.
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Method 2 of 2: Pair the device with a voice command

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   To speak "Alexa". Say the wake up command to wake up Alexa and she will start listening to your next command.
   • The default wake-up command is "Alexa", however if you have changed it to "Echo," "Amazon," or some other command, use the wake up command previously set.

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   Ask Alexa to pair with your phone. To speak, "Alexa, pair Bluetooth," (Alexa, Bluetooth pairing) and Alexa will connect to the device. Alexa will only connect to devices that were previously paired using the Alexa app.
   • If Alexa detects that there is more than one Bluetooth device, Alexa will usually try to connect with the most recently connected device.

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   Ask Alexa to disconnect from the device. Disconnect by saying, "Alexa, disconnect" (Alexa, disconnect) and Alexa will disconnect from any currently connected Bluetooth devices.
   • You can also use "unpair" instead of "disconnect".

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   Use the Alexa app if you're having trouble connecting. If you have multiple Bluetooth devices and have trouble connecting to a specific device using voice commands, use the Alexa app to choose the device you want to connect to. advertisement

Advice

• If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're not too far from the Echo.