amazon EchoDot Gen5 Speaker User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Amazon
Table of Contents
amazon EchoDot Gen5 Speaker
MEET YOUR ECHO DOT
Also included: power adapter
SET UP YOUR ECHO DOT
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DOWNLOAD THE ALEXA APP FROM YOUR APP STORE
Log in with an existing Amazon account username and password or create a new account.
Note : Be sure to turn on your phone’s Bluetooth capability and have your wifi password ready. -
PLUG IN YOUR ECHO DOT
Use the included power adapter. A blue light ring will spin around the bottom of the device. In about a minute, Alexa will tell you to complete setup in the app. -
FOLLOw SETUP IN THE APP
If you aren’t prompted to set up your device after opening the Alexa app, tap the More icon to add your device manually. The app helps you get more out of your Echo Dot. It’s where you set up calling and messaging, and manage music, lists, settings, and news.
For help and troubleshooting, go to Help & Feedback in the Alexa app or visit amazon.com/devicesupport.
LEARN ABOUT THE LIGHT RING
By default, Alexa doesn’t begin listening until your Echo device hears you
say, “Alexa.”
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BLUE
Alexa is now listening. -
RED
Microphone is off. Alexa can’t hear you. -
ORANGE
Your device is in setup mode or is trying to connect to the Internet. -
YELLOW
You have a new notification. Say “Alexa, read my notifications” or check the Alexa app. -
GREEN
You have an incoming call. Say “Alexa, answer the call.”
PRIVACY AND SUPPORT
PRIVACY CONTROLS
Turn the microphones off by pressing the microphone on/off button. See when
Alexa is recording and sending your request to Amazon’s secure cloud via a
blue indicator light.
MANAGE YOUR VOICE HISTORY
You can view and delete the voice recordings associated with your account in
the Alexa app at any time. To delete your voice recordings, try saying,
“Alexa, delete what Ijust said.” “Alexa, delete everything I’ve ever said.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK
Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills. To send us feedback
about your experiences with Alexa, use the Alexa app, visit
amazon.com/devicesupport, or say, “Alexa, I
have feedback.”
You have control over your Alexa experience. Explore more at amazon.com/alexaprivacy or amazon.ca/alexaprivacy.
THINGS TO TRY WITH ALEXA
Start by asking, “Alexa, what can you do?” You can also stop a response at any time by saying, “Alexa, stop.”
GET THE FORECAST
“Alexa, what’s the weather this weekend?” “Alexa, is it going to rain?
LISTEN & UNWIND
- “Alexa, play top hits.”
- “Alexa, play the news.”
- “Alexa, volume up.”
Some features may require customization in the Alexa opp, a seporate subscription, or an additional compatible smart home device Certain skills and services may not be available in all languages You can find more examples and tips in the Alexa app.
DO MORE WITH ALEXA
KEEP THE FAMILY IN SYNC
- “Alexa, call mom.”
- “Alexa, announce dinner is ready.”
CONTROL YOUR SMART HOME
- “Alexa, turn on the lamp.”
- “Alexa, tum up the thermostat.
MANAGE YOUR DAY
- “Alexa, set a 5-minute timer.”
- “Alexa, start my day.”
- “Alexa, reorder paper towels.”