To listen to the same music in multiple rooms or have stereo playback with bass using Alexa, follow these steps:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Go to Devices.
- Choose Combine Speakers.
- Select Multi-Room Music.
- Follow the instructions in the app to complete the configuration.
To use Alexa, you do not need a subscription. However, if you are an Amazon Prime member, which costs Rs. 999 per year, you will get additional benefits such as free music and other perks. Amazon Alexa does not have a monthly cost.
Here are some things you can do with Alexa at home:
- Control smart appliances
- Adjust Wi-Fi thermostat temperature
- Turn lights on and off using smart plugs
- Program a robot vacuum cleaner
- Read daily news
- Conduct online searches
- Manage Wi-Fi cameras
To install Alexa, you need to first get the Amazon Alexa app. This app is installed on smartphones (iOS and Android) and allows you to configure and perform standard functions such as providing Alexa with the Wi-Fi network password since Echo does not have a display.
The advanced features of Echo Dot that work with Alexa include:
- Listening to music
- Enjoying audiobooks
- Controlling a smart home
- Making free calls
- Using the voice assistant for alarms, appointments, timers, reminders, and to-do lists
- Notifying about news updates
You can use Alexa without a subscription in various ways. For example, through the Amazon Music website or app, you can listen to music for free on PC, smartphone, or Echo. You just need a free Amazon account; a Prime subscription is not required. Open the website music.amazon.it and press Play to listen to automatic playlists.
To use Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker, open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. Access the Devices section, select "Echo & Alexa," and enter the name of your Amazon Echo. Then, select the Bluetooth devices and associate their names with your smart speaker.
The website alexa.amazon.it, accessible from a PC or Mac, allows for quick setup of the smart speaker even without the app for those who have received their Echo and want to configure it without the app.
To connect Alexa to the Home app on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Home app.
- Click on "Add Accessory" or "Add."
- Choose "Add Accessory."
- Hold the iPhone near the accessory to add it.
- Tap the displayed accessory.
According to experts, a contact, such as another Echo owner on your contact list, may be able to listen to conversations in your home. To ensure complete security, go to the settings in your Alexa app and adjust the "Drop In" setting to "My Family Group" or Off.