Changing your WiFi network on Alexa is incredibly simple.

Have you just bought a new router or moved house and your Alexa device is no longer connecting to your Wi-Fi network? Don't worry! Changing the Wi-Fi network for Alexa (or Echo) is easy and quick if you do it correctly. In this article, Tiptory will guide you step-by-step on how to update the Wi-Fi network name or password for Alexa using the Amazon Alexa app on your Android phone, iPhone, or iPad. Let's discover how to do it so Alexa is always ready to serve you anytime, anywhere!

How to easily change the Wi-Fi network for your Alexa device.

1. Use the Alexa app on your phone or tablet.

You can change the Wi-Fi network for your Alexa speaker through the Alexa app.

2. Steps to follow:

• Open the Alexa app.

• Go to Devices > select Echo & Alexa

• Select the device you want to switch Wi-Fi to.

• Go to Status > tap Change

3. Put the device into Setup mode:

• Set your Alexa speaker to settings mode.

• Select your device in the app.

• Choose a new Wi-Fi network to connect to.

Note: Make sure you know the new Wi-Fi password before proceeding!

Step 1: How to change the WiFi network for your Alexa speaker using your phone.

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app.

• On your phone or tablet, tap the blue icon with the word "alexa" on it.

• If you don't already have the app, you can download it from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iPhone/iPad).

2. Applies to all Alexa devices.

• This method works with smart speakers like Echo, Echo Dot, and other Alexa-enabled devices.

3. Some things to note before proceeding

• Turn on Bluetooth on your phone or tablet.

• Make sure you are standing close to the Alexa device when changing Wi-Fi networks.

Step 2: Click on the "Devices" section.

• It's located in the bottom corner of the Alexa app.

• The icon resembles a house with switches inside.

Step 3: How to access Echo & Alexa settings in the app

• Open the Alexa app on your phone.

• Tap the "Echo & Alexa" option – this is the first item in the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 4: Select the Alexa device you want to switch Wi-Fi to.

• Tap on your device in the list.

• Select the Alexa device for which you want to change the Wi-Fi network name or password.

Step 5: Check the device connection status.

• Click on the "Status" option – located at the bottom of the menu.

Step 6: Change the Wi-Fi network for your Alexa device.

• Click the "Change" button next to "Wi-Fi Network".

• This item is located under the "Wireless" section, near the top of the menu.

Step 7: Put the Alexa device into setup mode.

• The Alexa app will prompt you to put your Echo device into Setup mode.

• How to do it:

  • If the device has a round button (Action button): Press and hold for 15–20 seconds.

  • If there is no round button: Press and hold the volume down button and the microphone mute button simultaneously for 20 seconds.

Step 8: Select your Alexa device and scan for new Wi-Fi networks.

• Select your Alexa device from the list — the device will then display a generic name, for example, "Echo Dot-4BW".

• Once selected, Alexa will automatically scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks.

• Once the scan is complete, a list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed on the screen.

Step 9: Connect your Alexa device to the new Wi-Fi network.

• Click on the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to in the list that appears.

• If your Wi-Fi network is hidden (not displayed), select "Add a network" to manually enter the network name (SSID).

• Next, enter the Wi-Fi password to complete the connection.

Author: Luigi Oppido .