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If you have an Amazon Echo device and acomputer, you can make things a lot easier for you by connecting them. Connectingyour Alexa device to your computer makes it easy to add music, video, and audiobooksto your device. You can also create shopping lists and to-do lists, set upreminders and alarms, and add Alexa skills with ease. Here's how to connect yourAlexa device to a Mac or Windows 10 computer:
How to Connect Alexa to a Windows 10 or Mac Computer
To connect Alexa to your computer, go to alexa.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon account or create a new one. Then go to the website and click Settings > Set up a new device and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: This guide is for how to connect an Alexa device, such as an Echo smart speaker, to your computer. If you don't have an Alexa device, check out our guide on how to download the Alexa app to your Windows 10 computer. This will allow you to give Alexa voice commands from your desk.
- Open a web browser on your computer and go to alexa.amazon.com.
- Sign in to your Amazon account or create a new one. If you're an existing Amazon user, you can sign in with your email address and password and click Sign-in. Otherwise, click on Create a new Amazon account. On the next page, type in your name and email address and create a password. Next, click on Create your Amazon account.
- Next, click Settings.You will find the Settings button in the left sidebar.
- Then click Set up a new device. From the Settings menu page, you will find this as the very first option under the Devices panel.
- Choose a device to set up. Click on your device name from the list of Amazon devices. You might have to scroll down if you don't see your device name up top.
- Then click Continue to sign in again. There will be a prompt telling you that you need to sign in again to continue setting up your device. Click Continue.
- Enter your username and password and click Log-in. You will be taken to another Amazon Alexa login page. Provide your password and click on the blue Login button.
- Then click Continue.
- Press the button with the dot on your Alexa device until you see an orange light. You will get on-screen instructions on the webpage, asking you to plug your Amazon device into an electrical socket. Once your device is plugged in, press the button with the dot for six to 10 seconds until you see an orange light. Alexa will then say, 'Now in setup mode. Follow the instructions in your Alexa app.'
- Then click Continue on your computer.
- Connect your Alexa device to your computer's WiFi network. If you're using a Windows 10 computer, you can access your WiFi network by clicking on the network icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Then select the WiFi network with the format Amazon-XXX, where the Xs are a combination of numbers and letters. If you don't see this network right away, wait a minute for it to pop up.
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- Then click Continue to finish the set up on your computer. Alexa will say, 'You've connected. Now, go back to the Alexa app.' On your browser, you will see a message telling you to continue the setup for your specific device. Click the blue Continue button.
- Select your WiFi network on the next webpage. Click on the network you would like to use for connecting to your device.
Note: It might take a few tries to connect to your WiFi network.
- Finally, wait for Alexa to come online. The website will display a screen that says it is preparing your Amazon device. You will see a progress bar as Alexa connects your device to the internet. This could take several minutes. Once the setup is complete, Alexa will say, 'This device is ready,' and the orange light will also disappear. An on-screen message on your browser will also tell you that your device is online.
Note: For best results, make sure that you have checked the Connect Automatically button on your WiFi network.
If you want to know all the cool things Alexa can do, check out our article here.
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(Note: Since GURegistered is not a secured network, the data is not encrypted, so a hacker could potentially listen in on a conversation, obtain personal information, or read your email or anything you print.)
A MAC Address is a unique alphanumeric identifier for many devices.
You'll need the MAC Address to register any device (gaming system, media streaming device, or smart TV) with which you want to connect to the GURegistered wireless network.
Click on a device name listed below to find out how to obtain the MAC Address for that device. If your device is not listed below, please consult your device manufacturer's documentation.
Mac Computer
- Click on the apple icon, and then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- From the 'System Preferences' window, click on the Network icon.
- In the 'Network' window, make sure Wi-Fi is selected, and then click Advanced.
- In the next window, locate the alphanumeric character string next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown in the example below.
- Click OK to close the window.
Windows Computer
- Enter cmd in the search box at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Search results will be displayed automatically. Select Command Prompt from the results.
The Command Prompt window is displayed.
- In the Command Prompt window, enter ipconfig /all. Information similar to the following will be displayed.
- Navigate until you see the section 'Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi'. The MAC Address will be shown next to 'Physical Address', as shown in the example below.
iPhone
- Tap Settings.
- Tap on General.
- Tap About.
Your device's MAC address will be displayed next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown below.
Android
- Tap on the Apps icon from your device's Home screen.
- Tap on the Settings icon.
- Tap on the About device icon (or About Phone on some devices).
- Tap on Status.
- Look for your device's Mac Address below Wi-Fi MAC Address.
Amazon Echo
Click here for steps on how to obtain the MAC Address for the Amazon Echo.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
- From the Home screen, press Menu.
- Select Settings. You should see the Wi-Fi MAC Address located in the Device Info section.
Apple TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Select About. In the About page, you should see your MAC Address (it might be listed as Wi-Fi Address).
Nintendo 3DS
- Go to System Settings.
- Tap on Internet Settings.
- Tap Other Information.
- Tap Confirm MAC Address. The MAC Address will be displayed on your screen.
- Open a web browser on your computer and go to alexa.amazon.com.
- Sign in to your Amazon account or create a new one. If you're an existing Amazon user, you can sign in with your email address and password and click Sign-in. Otherwise, click on Create a new Amazon account. On the next page, type in your name and email address and create a password. Next, click on Create your Amazon account.
- Next, click Settings.You will find the Settings button in the left sidebar.
- Then click Set up a new device. From the Settings menu page, you will find this as the very first option under the Devices panel.
- Choose a device to set up. Click on your device name from the list of Amazon devices. You might have to scroll down if you don't see your device name up top.
- Then click Continue to sign in again. There will be a prompt telling you that you need to sign in again to continue setting up your device. Click Continue.
- Enter your username and password and click Log-in. You will be taken to another Amazon Alexa login page. Provide your password and click on the blue Login button.
- Then click Continue.
- Press the button with the dot on your Alexa device until you see an orange light. You will get on-screen instructions on the webpage, asking you to plug your Amazon device into an electrical socket. Once your device is plugged in, press the button with the dot for six to 10 seconds until you see an orange light. Alexa will then say, 'Now in setup mode. Follow the instructions in your Alexa app.'
- Then click Continue on your computer.
- Connect your Alexa device to your computer's WiFi network. If you're using a Windows 10 computer, you can access your WiFi network by clicking on the network icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen. Then select the WiFi network with the format Amazon-XXX, where the Xs are a combination of numbers and letters. If you don't see this network right away, wait a minute for it to pop up.
Mac liquid foundation. Note: if you are using a Mac computer, you will see your WiFi network button in the top-right corner of your screen.
- Then click Continue to finish the set up on your computer. Alexa will say, 'You've connected. Now, go back to the Alexa app.' On your browser, you will see a message telling you to continue the setup for your specific device. Click the blue Continue button.
- Select your WiFi network on the next webpage. Click on the network you would like to use for connecting to your device.
Note: It might take a few tries to connect to your WiFi network.
- Finally, wait for Alexa to come online. The website will display a screen that says it is preparing your Amazon device. You will see a progress bar as Alexa connects your device to the internet. This could take several minutes. Once the setup is complete, Alexa will say, 'This device is ready,' and the orange light will also disappear. An on-screen message on your browser will also tell you that your device is online.
Note: For best results, make sure that you have checked the Connect Automatically button on your WiFi network.
If you want to know all the cool things Alexa can do, check out our article here.
Was this article helpful?
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(Note: Since GURegistered is not a secured network, the data is not encrypted, so a hacker could potentially listen in on a conversation, obtain personal information, or read your email or anything you print.)
A MAC Address is a unique alphanumeric identifier for many devices.
You'll need the MAC Address to register any device (gaming system, media streaming device, or smart TV) with which you want to connect to the GURegistered wireless network.
Click on a device name listed below to find out how to obtain the MAC Address for that device. If your device is not listed below, please consult your device manufacturer's documentation.
Mac Computer
- Click on the apple icon, and then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- From the 'System Preferences' window, click on the Network icon.
- In the 'Network' window, make sure Wi-Fi is selected, and then click Advanced.
- In the next window, locate the alphanumeric character string next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown in the example below.
- Click OK to close the window.
Windows Computer
- Enter cmd in the search box at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Search results will be displayed automatically. Select Command Prompt from the results.
The Command Prompt window is displayed.
- In the Command Prompt window, enter ipconfig /all. Information similar to the following will be displayed.
- Navigate until you see the section 'Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi'. The MAC Address will be shown next to 'Physical Address', as shown in the example below.
iPhone
- Tap Settings.
- Tap on General.
- Tap About.
Your device's MAC address will be displayed next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown below.
Android
- Tap on the Apps icon from your device's Home screen.
- Tap on the Settings icon.
- Tap on the About device icon (or About Phone on some devices).
- Tap on Status.
- Look for your device's Mac Address below Wi-Fi MAC Address.
Amazon Echo
Click here for steps on how to obtain the MAC Address for the Amazon Echo.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
- From the Home screen, press Menu.
- Select Settings. You should see the Wi-Fi MAC Address located in the Device Info section.
Apple TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Select About. In the About page, you should see your MAC Address (it might be listed as Wi-Fi Address).
Nintendo 3DS
- Go to System Settings.
- Tap on Internet Settings.
- Tap Other Information.
- Tap Confirm MAC Address. The MAC Address will be displayed on your screen.
Nintendo Wii
- From the Wii main menu, select the Wii button.
- Select Wii Settings.
- From the Wii System Settings menu, navigate to the second page using the right-pointing arrow, and then select Internet.
- Select Console Information. The MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address', not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address'.)
Nintendo Wii U
- From the Wii U menu, select System Settings.
- Select the Internet icon and press the A button.
- Select View MAC Address. Your MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address', not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address'.)
Roku
You can find the MAC Address of your Roku device on the bottom or back of your Roku player (depending on the model).
Sony Playstation 3
- Power up the PlayStation 3 without a disk in the drive.
- From the PS3 main menu, select Settings.
- Select System Settings.
- Select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.
Sony Playstation 4
- Power up the PlayStation 4 without a disk in the drive.
- From the PS4 main menu, select Settings.
- From the Settings page, select System.
- From the System page, select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.
Sony PlayStation Vita
- From the home screen, go to Settings.
- From the Settings screen, go to System.
- From the System screen, go to System Information. Your device's MAC Address will be displayed.
Xbox One
- Sign in to your profile.
- Select My Games & Apps.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Advanced Settings. The Wireless MAC Address will be displayed on the right-hand side of your screen.
XBOX 360
Amazon Alexa Mac Address
- On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
- Select Network Settings.
- If prompted, select GURegistered.
- Select Configure Network.