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Changing your WiFi password is something you do frequently. But doing so will disconnect your Alexa or other Amazon devices.
So, how to change Alexa WiFi password?
To change the WiFi password on your Alexa, first, open the Alexa app and tap on “Devices”. Next, choose “Echo and Alexa”. The app will then instruct you to press the action button of your Alexa for 15 seconds. Then, the app will ask for location access and Bluetooth to be turned on. After that the app will find the available networks, you will need to connect to the desired WiFi network. Then from there, you will be able to make changes to the WiFi password.
In the upcoming sections, more about changing WiFi passwords on Amazon devices will be discussed.
How To Change Alexa Wifi Password?
It may be confusing to connect your Alexa or Echo to a recently changed WiFi. But rest assured, the process is super simple. Here is how to change wifi password on Alexa app-
Step 1: Open the Alexa app on your phone.
Step 2: Then tap “Devices”, which is at the bottom right.
Step 3: Up next, tap “Echo and Alexa”. Now, you will be able to see all of your Amazon devices that are connected to the WiFi.
Step 4: If your device is offline, the app will show you a message to connect to a WiFi network. You should see an option to “Continue” at the bottom. Tap it. If your device is online, skip steps 5-8.
Step 5: After tapping continue you should see another message instructing you to press the action button of your Alexa for at least 15 seconds. Upon doing so, you will see a rotating orange light turning up. When that happens, tap “Continue” on the app.
Step 6: Orange light means the device has entered setup mode. At this point, the app will ask you for location access and turn on Bluetooth. You need to give the location access and turn on the Bluetooth if you haven’t already. You can skip this step if you already had the location and Bluetooth turned on.
Step 7: Now, the app will confirm if the orange light is on or not. Confirm by tapping “Yes”.
Step 8: The app will now start searching for devices to connect.
Step 9: Once the app finds your device, it will appear on the app. Tap on it. Now the app will start searching for WiFi.
Step 10: When the WiFi network is found, you need to tap it. The app will try to connect to the WiFi.
Step 11: Now a page will appear that will let you change the WiFi name and password. From here you can change the password as you wish. Also, you can even change the WiFi name if you want.
This is the same process to follow if you are looking to know how to change wifi on Alexa Cube.
How To Change Wifi Password On Alexa Without App
You can even change your Alexa WiFi password without your phone or the Alexa app. Here’s how you should be changing WiFi network of Alexa–
Step 1: Open a web browser and navigate to alexa.amazon.com. You can use any web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
Step 2: Log in to your Amazon account.
Step 3: Click on “Settings” in the left sidebar of the window.
Step 4: Select “Set up a new device”.
Step 5: Choose the type of Alexa device you want to connect to a new WiFi network.
Step 6: Click on “Continue” and plug your Alexa device into a power source.
Step 7: Wait for the ring light to turn orange.
Step 8: Connect to a network with the format Amazon-XXX. If you’re using a Windows 10 computer, click on the WiFi icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you’re using a Mac, find the WiFi icon in the upper right area of the screen. And, if you’re using a phone or a tablet, just go to Settings > WiFi.
Step 9: Go back to your browser and click on “Continue”. Once you have connected to your WiFi network, you will see a window that says, “Your computer is connected” to your Alexa device.
Step 10: Select the WiFi network you want to connect Alexa to. If you choose a previously saved network, you can skip the next step.
Step 11: Enter your WiFi password and click “Connect”.
Now your Alexa device is connected to the new WiFi network without using the app. This is also how to change WiFi on Alexa when offline.
How To Change Wifi Password On All Alexa Devices At Once
There is actually no way to change the WiFi password on all Alexa devices at once. No matter how many Amazon devices you use, you have to do it separately one by one.
The general process involves opening the Alexa app and finding the devices you need to update or change the password to. Then enter the setup mode of that device’s “Power” or “Action” button.
After that, you should be able to change or update the WiFi password with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Does Alexa have to use Wi-Fi?
Yes, Alexa requires a Wi-Fi connection to access its features and capabilities. Alexa devices do not have cellular data connections or Ethernet ports, so Wi-Fi is the only way for them to connect to the internet and access the various services and applications they offer.
How do I delete a saved Wi-Fi on Alexa?
To delete a saved Wi-Fi on Alexa, go to “Manage Your Content and Devices”, click the “Preferences” tab, and under “Saved Wi-Fi Passwords”, click “Delete”.
Can I use Alexa as a hotspot?
Yes, you can use Alexa devices as Wi-Fi hotspots. To set this up, you need to select Echo & Alexa in the Alexa app, choose your device, select Change next to Wi-Fi Network, and then scroll down and select Use this device as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Conclusion
Knowing how to change Alexa WiFi password can be very useful. Changing WiFi passwords or networks will virtually make them useless.
While changing the WiFi password of your Alexa, it’s important to make sure to follow the instruction word by word.
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