Amazon Echo Factory Reset Instructions

You may wish to factory reset Amazon Echo  smart speakers.  Why?   Because maybe you’d like to sell your old one. Or perhaps you just want to connect your Echo to a new Amazon account, or to different WiFi internet. So, with those tasks in mind, this post details resetting the Amazon Echo line of … Continue reading Amazon Echo Factory Reset Instructions



Echo Sub Reset Instructions

Here, we show the Echo Sub reset instructions for this Alexa smart sub woofer to restore it back to factory default operation.  But why would you ever do this?  Well, you may decide to sell or give this smart speaker to another person.  Or link it to a different Amazon account.  Or connect it to … Continue reading Echo Sub Reset Instructions



Spotify Setup on Amazon Echo Alexa

If you’re a Spotify streaming service subscription holder, you can now listen to your playlists and request songs from the Spotify library to play on your Amazon Alexa Echo device, including the Dot, Echo, and the Amazon Tap. In this piece we offer instructions on Spotify Setup on Amazon Echo Alexa speakers. With a few simple … Continue reading Spotify Setup on Amazon Echo Alexa



Update Amazon Echo Firmware Instructions

We know of no way to directly update Amazon Echo firmware on many of the Alexa Echo smart speakers.  Instead, that process appears to be automatic.  I.e.  They update quickly on their own when Amazon pushes new firmware.  This usually occurs within a couple hours.  Or at worst, you might receive the update within a … Continue reading Update Amazon Echo Firmware Instructions



How to Deregister Echo Dot Speaker

You might wish to run these deregister Echo Dot instructions if you’re getting rid of a Dot speaker.  Perhaps you’re upgrading to a later model Alexa Dot.  Or, as we did here, we bought a new Dot device for a sister. But we forgot to mark it as a gift in our Amazon cart.  This … Continue reading How to Deregister Echo Dot Speaker



Echo Dot 3 Setup Instructions

This piece discusses what you’ll need for Echo Dot 3 setup and the steps to take to perform that setup.  Applies to the 2018 model of Amazon’s ever popular version of this Echo Dot smart speaker. Before you Start Echo Dot 3 Setup 1. A WiFi Internet Connection None of the Echo Dot 3 devices manufactured … Continue reading Echo Dot 3 Setup Instructions



Restart Amazon Echo Instructions

Use these restart Amazon Echo instructions to fix some unusual symptoms that your Amazon Echo First Gen smart speaker tower may have. Often, broken audio, not answering to the wake word, static noises, Etc., will clear up after a restart. Restarting Differs from Resetting Also note that RESTARTING the Amazon Echo is not the same … Continue reading Restart Amazon Echo Instructions