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Amazon Echo Setup

How to Set up Amazon Echo:

Before you start make sure you have:

Your Echo Show 8 and power adaptor.

Your Wi-Fi password.

An Amazon account.

Your phone nearby, with the Amazon Alexa app installed.

How to set it up

  1. Plug it in
    Connect the power adaptor to the Echo Show 8, then plug it into a wall socket. The screen should turn on automatically.
  2. Choose your language
    Tap your preferred language on the screen.
  3. Connect to Wi-Fi
    Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
  4. Sign in to your Amazon account
    Enter your Amazon login details on the screen.
  5. Confirm your details
    Follow the on-screen steps to confirm your time zone, address, device location and device name.
  6. Choose your settings
    You may be asked about things like wallpaper, privacy options, updates, Alexa features and offers.
  7. Let it update
    If the Echo Show downloads an update, leave it plugged in and wait for it to finish.
  8. Test Alexa
    Once you see the home screen, say:
    “Alexa, what’s the weather?”