Amazon Alexa Manuals & User Guides

Amazon Alexa, often known simply as Alexa, is a virtual assistant technology developed by Amazon. It powers the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers and displays, Fire TV devices, and a vast array of third-party products through the "Alexa Built-in" program. Beyond simple voice commands, Alexa serves as a central hub for smart home automation, offering capabilities such as voice interaction, music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing audiobooks, and providing weather, traffic, sports, and other real-time information.

The ecosystem allows users to control compatible smart devices—lights, thermostats, locks, and cameras—using voice commands or the Alexa app. Alexa's capabilities are extensible through "Skills," allowing developers to create custom applications that integrate specialized hardware and services. Whether integrated into a car, a television remote, or a bedside smart display, Alexa is designed to simplify daily tasks and provide hands-free assistance.

• How do I put my Echo device in setup mode?

  Press and hold the Action button (the button with a dot) for about 15-20 seconds until the light ring turns orange. Your device will then say it is in setup mode.

• What do the lights on my Alexa device mean?

  Blue indicates the device is listening or processing. Yellow signifies a notification or message. Red means the microphone is muted. Orange indicates the device is in setup mode or trying to connect to the internet.

• How do I connect my Alexa device to Wi-Fi?

  Open the Alexa app, go to Devices > Echo & Alexa, and select your device. Select 'Change' next to Wi-Fi Network and follow the in-app instructions to update connectivity.

• How do I reset my Alexa Voice Remote?

  Unplug your Fire TV device from power, then press and hold the Left button, Menu button, and Back button simultaneously on the remote for 12 seconds. Release, wait 5 seconds, remove the batteries, plug your Fire TV back in, and reinstall the batteries.