Amazon echo - Speaker Quick Start Manual

Plug in your Echo

Plug the included power adapter into Echo and then into a power outlet. A blue light ring will begin to spin around the top. In about a minute, the light ring will change to orange and Echo will greet you.

Download the Echo App

Download the free app to your phone or tablet. Start the download process in your mobile browser at: www.amazon.com/echosetup

Opening the app will immediately start the setup process. During setup, you will connect Echo to the Internet, so you will need your Wi-Fi password.

Getting to know Echo

Microphone off button

Press this button to turn off the microphones. The light ring will turn red. Press it again to turn the microphones back on.

Light ring

The color of the light ring indicates what Echo is doing. When the light ring is blue, Echo is ready for your requests.

Volume ring

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume. The light ring fills in as the volume increases.

Action button

You can use this button to turn off the alarm and timer. You can also use this button to wake up Echo.

Getting started with Echo

Where to put your Echo

Echo works best when placed in a central location, at least eight inches from any walls. You can put Echo in a variety of places—on a kitchen counter, the end table in your living room, or a bedroom nightstand.

Talking to Echo

"Alexa" is the word you say to get Echo's attention. Say this "wake word" and then tell Echo what you want to do. You can change your wake word to "Amazon" from the Echo App.

Echo App

The app helps you get more out of your Echo, and is available for Fire OS, Android, iOS, and web. You can use the app to manage your lists, music, settings, and see an overview of all your requests.

Things to Try

The Things to Try card included in this guide provides examples of things you can ask Echo. Keep this card to help you get started.

Give us your feedback

Echo will improve over time, giving you access to new features and ways to get things done. We want to hear from you about your experiences. Use the Echo App to send us feedback or e-mail echo-feedback@amazon.com.

Things to Try

News, Weather, & Traffic

Customize these features in the Echo App.

Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?

Alexa, play NPR.

Alexa, what's the weather?

Alexa, will it rain tomorrow?

Alexa, how is my commute looking?

Alarms & Timers

Alexa, set the alarm for 7 a.m.

Alexa, set the timer for 45 minutes.

Alexa, snooze.

Calendar

Link your calendar on the Echo App.

Alexa, what's on my calendar tomorrow?

Alexa, when is my next meeting?

Lists: To-do & Shopping

Alexa, add milk to my shopping list.

Alexa, I need to make a birthday cake.

Alexa, what's on my to-do list?

Shop Amazon

Order items from Amazon.com

Alexa, re-order laundry detergent.

Alexa, buy more toothpaste.

Questions & Answers

Alexa, tell me a joke.

Alexa, how tall is the Empire State Building?

Alexa, how many ounces are in a cup?

Alexa, what's the definition of serendipity?

Alexa, when is Mother's Day?

Alexa, Wikipedia: Abraham Lincoln.

Alexa, what is the time in Moscow?

Prime Music

Play music from the Prime catalog for free.

Alexa, play some Prime Music.

Alexa, play some relaxing music.

Alexa, play my Jimi Hendrix station.

Alexa, add this to my library.

Sports

Alexa, did DC United win?

Alexa, what is the score of Cubs game?

Alexa, when do the Seattle Seahawks play next?

Music

Alexa, play my Coldplay station from Pandora.

Alexa, like this song.

Alexa, play Ho Hey by The Lumineers.

Alexa, play a Miranda Lambert station.

Alexa, play music by Bruno Mars.

Discover & Buy Music

Alexa, what song is this?

Alexa, what was Bob Dylan's first album?

Alexa, buy this song.

Shows, Podcasts, & Radio

Alexa, play the program Radiolab.

Alexa, play ESPN Radio.

Alexa, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.

Audible Audiobooks

Alexa, play the book The Hunger Games.

Alexa, read my audiobook.

Connected Home

Use Hue and WeMo devices with Echo. To get started, go to Settings in the Echo App.

Alexa, turn on the coffee maker.

Alexa, dim Hue lights to 30%.

Use These Anytime

Alexa, pair my Bluetooth.

Alexa, stop.

Alexa, volume five. (1–10)

Alexa, cancel.

Alexa, repeat.

For more examples, go to Help in the Echo App.