How do Echo Devices Recognize the Wake Word?
Echo devices are designed to detect only your chosen wake word (Amazon, Alexa, Computer, or Echo). The device detects wake word by identifying acoustic patterns that match the wake word. Once the word is detected, audio begins streaming to the cloud, including a fraction of a second of audio before the wake word. No audio is stored or sent to the cloud unless the device detects the wake word (or Alexa is activated by pressing a button).
How to get Alexa App for Echo Dot Setup?
Following are Echo dot setup Instructions for beginners-
You always start your device Echo dot setup by charging. Plug the given USB cable into the socket of the device. Plugin the standard USB end into the adapter and then put it into the wall plug. Try to ensure that the Echo Dot is in the center of the room. This helps the device to hear you properly from any corner of the room. Not to worry as the echo dot already comes with 7 inbuilt microphones. So it will hear you anyways. Once your Echo Dot setup, you will see a blue light. Then the light will turn into an orange ring after initialization and Alexa will let you know that you’re ready to go online.
Using your Amazon Echo Dot
Firstly download the Alexa app. You will have to use a computer, smartphone or tablet to
set up your device, as the Echo Dot doesn’t come with a screen. Start by installing the
Amazon Alexa app on your device. Alexa app is available on Android smartphones/ ios
devices. Now log in to Alexa app if you are an existing user, otherwise create a new account. Once you log in to your account, a list of available Echo devices will be shown. Select the ‘Echo Dot’ option and confirm your language. Click the connect to the Wi-Fi option and then press ‘Continue.’ Echo Dot Wi-Fi App Set your phone will now try to connect to your Echo Dot.
Then the app will ask you to long press and hold the action button on the Dot for a couple of seconds if this doesn’t seem to work. Tap the ‘Continue’ button Once the device is found. It’s now time to connect Alexa to WiFi. Tap the name of your connection and enter the correct credentials. Press ‘Connect’ and the Echo will now get online. Hearing your Echo How you want to hear the Echo device can also be decided by you.
There are 3 options
available-
1) Audio cable
2) Bluetooth
3)No speakers.
You will be allowed to connect a device via Bluetooth or audio cable by the echo dot. Better audio is provided by the audio cable. If you don't want any of these options then you can just use Dot’s speakers instead. Hurray! The Amazon Alexa Setup is now complete! Now You can get some useful video tips by the app on using your Alexa device. You can also see some sample commands. Using download Alexa App After completing the setup process you will also be offered some free trials from Prime Music and Amazon Prime.
You can add some skills and set up basic Alexa commands. Your Echo is now ready, so you can talk to it. The word that you will use to give commands is ‘Alexa.’ Follow it with a
command. For example, you can say ‘Alexa, how the weather now?’ and the Echo will give you the weather details. You’ll be surprised by the functions Alexa can perform. Additional Information.
You can check out Amazon Echo Skills if you want to try something new with Alexa. Swipe the menu on left and then select ‘Things to Try’ and you will see a wide range of options. Have fun with your new Alexa!! For any other details visit- alexa.amazon.com
