Getting an Amazon Echo is an exciting first step for smart device lovers, but it needs to connect to the internet to function. Fortunately, doing so is a lot easier than you may think.

Let's explore how to connect your Amazon Echo and Alexa to Wi-Fi.

How to Connect an Amazon Echo and Alexa to a Wi-Fi

Connecting both an Amazon Echo and Alexa to Wi-Fi is easy. Alexa is simply the name of the Echo's voice-based service. As such, when you connect your Echo to the internet, Alexa comes along for the ride.

To connect an Echo to Wi-Fi, you have to download the Amazon Alexa app for Android or iOS. This is because the Echo is a speaker, so it requires the assistance of an external device to connect to the internet.

Go ahead and download the app. Once it's on your device, plug the Amazon Echo into a power outlet. Echo devices can display different colors with different meanings, but It should start blinking orange.

Alexa will begin telling you to download the app. Fortunately, you're already one step ahead.

Open up your app, then tap More at the bottom right. Select Add a Device, then Amazon Echo. Finally, tap Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Pop and more.

The app will ask if your device is blinking orange. Select yes, then follow the instructions to connect.

How to Connect an Amazon Echo and Alexa to a New Wi-Fi Network

If you want to change the network that your Echo is connected to, you don't need to reset it and go through the setup again.

Start the Alexa app again, but this time, go to Devices. Go to Echo & Alexa, select your Echo, then tap STATUS. Tap Change next to Wi-Fi Network.

Now the app will ask you if your Amazon Echo has an orange light. If you've set up your Amazon Echo in the past, it won't show an orange light anymore. But you can force the Echo into setup mode by holding down the Action button on the unit. Look for a button on your Echo with a single dot on it.

After you hold down the Action button for five to ten seconds, your Echo should show an orange light and Alexa will tell you that it's in setup mode. Now you can change the network in the app.

What To Do If Alexa Can't Connect to Wi-Fi

Alexa sometimes has issues. Fortunately, there are some common Alexa fixes. If Alexa loses its internet connection, there are a few things you can try to get it back online.

Double-Check Your Internet Connection

If your internet is down, Alexa can't do its job. Before you do any troubleshooting, make sure you have an active internet connection. Hop on a device on the same network as Alexa and try to access the internet.

Power Cycle Your Amazon Echo, Modems, and Routers

First, unplug the Amazon Echo, then plug it back in again. If that doesn't fix the problem, turn your modem and router off, then turn the devices back on again. Sometimes a power cycle helps everything get back to normal.

Move The Amazon Echo Away From Wi-Fi Interference

Imagine an invisible line between your Amazon Echo and your router, taking note of everything that it crosses. If the connection goes through a wall, it may be worth positioning the router or the Amazon Echo to avoid it, as the wall may interfere with the signal.

Likewise, if there are any metal objects or Wi-Fi-enabled devices in the way, move them out of the way or position your Echo and router around them. These also can mess up your connection and make it spotty.

Reset the Amazon Echo

If all else fails, you can factory reset the Echo and get it connected again. The following instructions may vary depending on your model. It's also important to note that all your personal information and any smart home connections will be erased.

Press and hold the Microphone off and Volume down buttons for 20 seconds. Wait for the light ring to turn off and on again, and your device will enter setup mode. Take it through the setup steps, and it will be back in its original factory-installed condition.

Getting Your Amazon Echo and Alexa Online

If you're struggling to get your Amazon Echo online, don't worry. It's very easy to get your Amazon Echo connected to your Wi-Fi, regardless of whether it's your first time setting up the device or if you want to switch the smart speaker to another router.

Now that your Amazon Echo is ready to go, why not enable some skills and get the most out of your smart speaker?