How to Connect Alexa to WiFi Without App?

In this guide, we’ll explore how to connect Alexa to WiFi without app, which requires some extra steps, compared to traditional WiFi pairing.

However, we’ve designed this guide in a way that you can’t go wrong considering that there are no technical or complicated steps.

To connect Alexa to WiFi without an app, you will need a device that can connect to WiFi and this device could be a computer, smartphone or tablet.

Then you can activate your Alexa device from “alexa.amazon.com”, the same way as you would do from the app.

How to Connect Alexa to WiFi Without the App? – Easy Steps!

1. Preparation: WiFi-Enabled Device!

This is the most important step. Since connecting Alexa to the WiFi without the Alexa app is possible through a browser, your device must scan and connect to a WiFi.

If you don’t have access to a laptop with a WiFi adapter, you can use an external one for your desktop PC.

Activating Alexa requires your device to connect to the temporary Alexa device WiFi, which allows both units to communicate temporarily.

This temporal WiFi is used so you can actually connect your Alexa device to another, permanent and future-automatic WiFi connection.

Conclusion: Setting up Alexa using a device without WiFi capabilities is not possible!

2. Navigate to “alexa.amazon.com”

In order to reach the website, you would need a web browser.

We recommend Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. However, using a browser of your choice should not represent an issue.

When you land on the webpage, you might not be exactly where you need to be. So, if you’re seeing a blue line saying “Looking for something else”, click on the hyperlink and get redirected.

• Click on “Go to the previous version of alexa.amazon.com”!

You know that you’re at the right place if you’re prompted to sign into your Amazon Account.

Thus, sign in to display your Amazon Alexa dashboard in your online browser. This control panel is exactly the same as the one you would’ve had on your smartphone with the app.

Note: If you’re not being redirected to the Alexa interface, follow this link!

3. Connect to Alexa’s WiFi

Once you’re signed in, you’ll be welcomed by the greeting messages, and on the left side, you will be able to see your Amazon Alexa menu.

If you’re unsure how to setup, follow the steps:

1. In the browser version Alexa menu, click on “Settings”.
2. Select “Set up a new device” under the “Devices” tab.
3. Choose the type of your Amazon Alexa device for pairing.
4. Plug your Amazon Alexa device into the power source.
5. Wait until your Alexa device illuminates in yellow color.
6. On your computer, click on the “Continue” button.
7. Connect your computer to Alexa Amazon WiFi.

Info: In Settings, under “Devices” you would be able to see all of your Amazon devices, linked to the account that you signed in with earlier.

The Amazon Alexa WiFi could be recognized by the “Amazon” keyword which will exist in the SSID of the temporal WiFi.

The SSID would contain a random number and should show up as soon as you start scanning for available WiFi networks.

Tip: To prevent connection issues, disconnect your device from the previous WiFi!

4. Connect Alexa to Your WiFi

The temporary WiFi that you’ve connected to in the previous step is only for your computer and Alexa to communicate, while you connect the speaker to the permanent WiFi.

So, go back to the Alexa web portal and click on the “Continue” button to scan for nearby WiFi networks.

• Select your home’s WiFi from the list of discovered networks!

Ensure that you’re entering the correct password and click on “Connect”.

Lastly, wait for your Alexa to connect to the permanent WiFi so you can also reconnect your computer back to the internet. When you’re ready feel free to test whether your Alexa is now connected to the WiFi.

Tip: You can do anything from the web control panel as you can do from the mobile app, which is quite the compensation. 

Feel free to explore the Alexa web portal.

5. Test the WiFi Connection

Now that we know how do I connect Alexa to new WiFi without app, it’s not time to verify that the speaker is actually connected.

The simplest way to check whether your Alexa speaker is connected to the WiFi is to ask the device a question. 

You can ask Alexa anything but ensure that the answer couldn’t be stored locally so avoid math or common sense questions.

• For example, ask “Alexa, what’s the weather tomorrow in [City], [Country]”.

If your Alexa connects to the forecast and provides you with the weather expectancy, you’re connected to the internet.

Otherwise, Alexa would respond to something related to the lack of internet and prompt you to connect the speaker.

How to Connect Alexa to the WiFi Without Internet?

Unfortunately, any Alexa device relies on an internet connection to function and the only way is to share a hotspot from your smartphone.

The personal hotspot feature is available on both iOS and Android phones, and it’s located in the “Mobile Data” or “Cellular” settings.

To pair Alexa to the WiFi without an internet connection, use your cellular internet and connect a WiFi-enabled device to the hotspot.

From there you would be able to reach alexa.amazon.com and perform the setup process to connect your Alexa speaker to the WiFi.

How to Get the “Alexa App” on a Windows Computer?

Now that we’ve learned how to connect Alexa to WiFi without app, there is one more thing that many users would love to know exists.

Yes, the Alexa app is available for Windows but in some countries and regions, the app might not be available for users to download.

Here’s how to get the Alexa app on a Windows computer:

1. Click on the search bar from the Windows Taskbar.
2. Type “Microsoft Store” and open the Windows app.
3. Then, search for “Alexa” in the Microsoft store.
4. If it doesn’t show up, it’s not available in your country.
5. To download the Alexa app, click on the “Get” button.
6. Wait until the App is downloaded and click “Launch”.

When you open the Amazon Alexa app, click on the “Set Up Amazon Alexa” button and sign into your Amazon account.

Then you would have the Amazon Alexa control panel on your computer at all times, hence you don’t need to use the mobile app to set up new devices.

Alexa Speaker Without the Phone App! – FAQ:

Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic:

• Can I Connect Alexa to WiFi Without a Computer?

Unfortunately, you can’t connect Alexa to the WiFi without any sort of computer device which can connect to the WiFi.

Sadly, the Alexa speakers can’t connect to the WiFi on their own and they require a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer for their WiFi setup.

• My Computer Doesn’t Have WiFi Can’t Setup Alexa?

If your desktop computer connects to the internet via an Ethernet cable and there is no in-built WiFi adapter, you should use an external one.

The WiFi adapter plugs into the USB port on your PC and you’ll be able to scan, discover and connect to WiFi so you can set up Alexa easily.

WiFi Adapter Recommendation: TP-Link AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter (Archer T3U).

• Can I Change Alexa Settings Without a Phone App?

Absolutely! From the web-based Alexa interface, you can tweak any settings, hence you don’t need the phone app at all.

However, having a mobile application is always better since you have access to your Alexa at any given time, even when you’re not at home.

• Best Ways to Troubleshoot the Amazon Alexa App?

There are a few easy ways to troubleshoot the Amazon Alexa app, in case something went wrong and it’s not working on your mobile device. 

• Restart the Alexa app and mobile device.
• Clear Alexa’s app chase data.
• Sign in and out from the Alexa app.
• Reset your device’s network settings.
• Contact Amazon Customer Service.

Quick Recap:

Here we’ve learned how to connect Alexa to WiFi without app, which is only possible if you have a device that can connect to WiFi.

Then the Alexa setup is available from the official Alexa web portal, which is nearly identical to the mobile Alexa app setup.

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