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Learn how to use your Echo or Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker
Written byDarlene Antonelli, MA
Last Updated: July 31, 2023Fact Checked
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- Using an Aux Cable
Do you want to listen to your Alexa as a speaker to play your music? Whether you want to stream music, podcasts, or even audio from your PC or TV, you can use your Amazon Echo or another Alexa-enabled speaker by connecting with Bluetooth. If you can't use Bluetooth, you can connect to some Echo devices with an aux cord. This wikiHow article walks you through the pairing process so you can use Alexa as a Speaker.
Things You Should Know
- You can use your Alexa device as a Bluetooth speaker for your Android, iPhone, iPad, or other Bluetooth-enabled device.
- To pair, enable Bluetooth on your device, then open the Alexa app, go to Devices > Echo & Alexa > Connect a device > and select your device.
- If you have a TV or a PC that can't pair with Alexa via Bluetooth, you can connect to some Alexa speakers with an aux cable.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
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Enable Bluetooth on the device you want to connect to Alexa. This process varies depending on your device.
- Android: Go to Settings > Connections, then tap the switch next to "Bluetooth" to the 'ON' position.
- iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the switch to the 'ON' position.
- Windows 11: Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, then turn on Bluetooth.
- Windows 10: Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, then turn on Bluetooth.
- Mac: Go to the Apple menu > System Settings > Bluetooth and enable Bluetooth.
- If you have a Bluetooth-compatible TV, enable Bluetooth in your TV's settings. If this method doesn't work with your TV, you can use Alexa as a speaker by connecting to it with an aux cable.
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Open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or tablet. Tap the app icon that says "alexa" with an arrow pointing from the first "a" to the last "a."
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Tap Devices. It's at the bottom of the Alexa app.
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Tap Echo & Alexa. It's at the top-left corner.
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Tap your Alexa device. This opens the settings for the selected speaker.
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Tap Connect a device. If you already have a Bluetooth device paired, tap Connect a device to pair a new device now. Alexa will scan for available devices.
- Alternatively, you can say "Alexa, Bluetooth On" whenever you want your speaker to be available for pairing.[1]
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Tap your device when it appears. This pairs your phone, tablet, PC, or TV with Alexa, allowing you to play music through your Echo instead.
- Save time in the future by saying "Alexa, pair with Jane's phone" after you've already paired Alexa to your device. As long as your speakers are on and have Bluetooth on, Alexa will pair with them.
- This is handy for listening to music on your Alexa but through earbuds or headphones instead of the speaker.
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Method 2
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Using an Aux Cable
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Connect a 3.5mm aux cord to your Alexa speaker. If you're not able to pair your device with your Alexa speaker via Bluetooth, you can plug directly into your Alexa device's aux-in port. You'll find the aux-in port on most Alexa speakers near the charging port or power button.
- While the standard Amazon Echo does have an aux-in port, the Echo Dot only has an aux-out port. So, if you're using an Echo Dot, you won't be able to use this method.
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Connect the other end of the cord to your device's aux-out port. If you're using a PC, phone, or tablet that has a headphone jack, this is the port you'll want to connect to.
- If your device doesn't have a 3.5mm aux out or headphone port, you can use an adapter.
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Play audio through your device. When the aux cord is connected, audio will be routed from your phone, tablet, PC, or TV through your Alexa speaker instead of the device's built-in speakers.
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Written by:
Darlene Antonelli, MA
wikiHow Technology Writer
This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 13,086 times.
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