Instructions apply for iPhoneiOS 11and later.
bring up the App Store on your iPhone and tapSearchfrom the bottom menu.
TypeAlexainto the search bar and tapSearch.
On the Amazon Alexa app, tapGet.
Or tap thedownloadbutton (cloud with downward arrow) if you previously had and deleted the app.
TapInstall>Opento launch the app.
You’re ready to use your Alexa app.
TapOKto give Alexa permission to access Bluetooth.
Confirm the name attached to your login credentials.
TapAllowto let Amazon access your contact information and send you notifications, or tapLaterto set this up another time.
TapOKto confirm contact access and then tapAllowto confirm notification permissions.
You’re taken to the app’s home screen.
SelectTap to talk to Alexato set up voice controls.
TapTurn Onto talk to Alexa on the go.
TapOKto allow Alexa to dive into the microphone.
To allow Alexa to use your location, tapAllow OnceorAllow While Using App.
TapDon’t Allowif you want to deny access.
Test the Alexa voice assistant.
The app suggests you ask, “Where’s the nearest swimming pool?”
It then presents some answers.
Tap theDevicestab to add and manage Echo devices connected to your account.
TapAll Devicesfor a complete list of connected Echo, Fire Tablet, Fire Stick, and other devices.
To add a unit, go to the upper-right corner and tap theplus sign.
Find the hardware you want to add.
Either browse brands or grab the bang out of rig from the list.
This is helpful if you’re in a crowded room or don’t want to wake someone nearby.
pop in a query, tapSend, and Alexa responds in a text.
Or, use text to ask Alexa to call someone on your Contacts list, then tapSend.
Alexa places a call to your contact.
Or, use text to ask Alexa to add something to your to-do list, and tapSend.
Alexa confirms the item was added.
How to Make Amazon Purchases With Alexa
Using Alexa on the iPhone is much like using Siri.
To use Alexa for Amazon orders, you must have an Amazon Prime subscription and set up 1-Click ordering.
From the Alexa app’s home screen, tapMore(three lines) in the lower-right corner.
TapVoice Purchasingand thentoggle onVoice Purchasing.
Next toPurchase Confirmation, tapEnable.
You’re taken to a screen where you’re free to set up security measures.
TapVoice Profileto set up a unique voice profile.
