What to Know

  • Enable Bluetooth on your TV, move your Echo Dot near the TV, and say “Alexa, connect.”In the Bluetooth settings on your TV, select your Echo Dot. Your TV’s audio will play on your Echo Dot.To connect Alexa to your TV in the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > TV & Video, then tap your TV or video service.

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

How you pair your Echo Dot with your TV depends on the model. In some cases, you must download an app or skill to connect your devices.

  • Make sure Bluetooth is enabled in your TV settings menu. If your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, you can add a Bluetooth adapter to your TV.
  • If your TV is connected to a receiver, you must connect your Echo Dot through the receiver settings instead of the TV settings.
  • Move your Echo Dot near the TV.
  • Say, “Alexa, connect” to put your device in pairing mode. Your Echo Dot will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • In the Bluetooth settings on your TV, select your Echo Dot. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
  • Once connected, your TV’s audio should play from your Echo speaker.
  • You may notice the audio coming from your Echo lags behind the TV speakers, in which case you should mute the TV itself.
  • To disconnect your Echo Dot, say “Alexa, unpair.” The device 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?

If you don’t have an Echo Dot, you can still connect Alexa to your TV using the Alexa app. In the app, go to More > Settings > TV & Video, then tap the plus sign (+) next to your TV or video service and follow the on-screen instructions. You may be required to install an app or skill to set up your devices.

Make sure Bluetooth is enabled in your TV settings menu. If your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, you can add a Bluetooth adapter to your TV.

If your TV is connected to a receiver, you must connect your Echo Dot through the receiver settings instead of the TV settings.

Move your Echo Dot near the TV.

Say, “Alexa, connect” to put your device in pairing mode. Your Echo Dot will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.

In the Bluetooth settings on your TV, select your Echo Dot. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

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

You may notice the audio coming from your Echo lags behind the TV speakers, in which case you should mute the TV itself.

To disconnect your Echo Dot, say “Alexa, unpair.” The device will also disconnect when you turn off the TV. Your Echo should automatically reconnect when you turn the TV back on.

The extent of voice functionality will differ depending on your TV make and model. TVs made to be compatible with Alexa include LG OLED and NanoCell TVs (2019 and later), Sony Android TVs (2019 and later), and some Vizio TVs.

How Do I Control My TV With Alexa?

Use the following Alexa commands to control your smart TV:

When you’re watching a show or movie, use these commands to control playback:

  • “Alexa, play.”“Alexa, pause.”“Alexa, resume.”“Alexa, stop.”“Alexa, rewind 10 seconds.”“Alexa, fast forward 10 seconds.”“Alexa, next episode.”“Alexa, watch from the beginning.”

To connect an Echo Dot to a Roku TV, open the Alexa app and tap More (three lines) > Skills & Games, then search for and select the Roku skill and tap Enable. Sign in to your Roku account as prompted. Select your Roku TV > Continue; back in the Alexa app, your Roku TV should appear on the Device Discovery screen. Select your Roku TV > Continue, then choose your Echo Dot and select Link Devices.

To connect your Echo device to Wi-Fi, open the Alexa app on your mobile device and navigate to Menu (three lines) > Add New Device. Choose your device type and model, then plug your Echo Dot into a power outlet. When the Echo Dot is ready, tap Continue in the app, then follow the on-screen prompts to connect the device to your wireless network.

To connect an Echo Dot to Bluetooth, put your Bluetooth device into pairing mode, then open the Alexa app and tap Devices. Select Echo & Alexa, then choose your device and tap Bluetooth Devices > Pair New Device.

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