How Do I Connect My Echo Dot Speaker to My TV?

How youpair your Echo Dotwith your TV depends on the model.

In some cases, you must download an app or skill to connect your devices.

TV & Video, Plus, and Link Your Alexa Device highlighted in the Alexa app

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The steps below will work for most smart TVs.

These instructions also apply to other Amazon Echo devices like theEcho Show.

Make sureBluetoothis enabled in your TV parameters menu.

If your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, you canadd a Bluetooth adapter to your TV.

Move your Echo Dot near the TV.

Say, Alexa, connect to put your unit in pairing mode.

Your Echo Dot will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.

Once connected, your TV’s audio should play from your Echo speaker.

To disconnect your Echo Dot, say Alexa, unpair.

The machine will also disconnect when you turn off the TV.

Your Echo should automatically reconnect when you turn the TV back on.

How Do I Connect My TV to Alexa?

You may be required to install an app or skill to set up your devices.

The extent of voice functionality will differ depending on your TV make and model.

How Do I Control My TV With Alexa?

TapTV & Video>Fire TV, then selectLink Your Alexa Deviceand follow the prompts.

Sign in to your Roku account as prompted.

Select yourRoku TV>Continue, then choose your Echo Dot and selectLink Devices.

Choose your rig punch in and model, then plug your Echo Dot into a power outlet.

SelectEcho & Alexa, then choose your machine and tapBluetooth Devices>Pair New machine.