Changing WiFi on Amazon Echo Dot Gen 2

It’s not necessary to completely erase your Amazon Echo Dot Gen 2 settings in the Alexa app, just to change the WiFi network to which your Dot connects.  Armed with your tablet and the Alexa app, changing your Dot 2 to a different WiFi network is a breeze.  We give instruction here on changing WiFi … Continue reading Changing WiFi on Amazon Echo Dot Gen 2



How to Reboot Echo Dot Smart Speaker

You may need to know how to reboot a speaker in the Echo Dot line if it behaves strangely, becomes non responsive to commands and questions, puts out unusual sounds, and so on.  And since Alexa speaker rebooting is so easy, then before getting into any complicated troubleshooting, always try a speaker reboot first. This … Continue reading How to Reboot Echo Dot Smart Speaker



How to Setup Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation

This piece discusses how to setup the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation assistant speaker.  We give and the steps to follow to complete speaker set up.  This applies to the 2018 model of the Amazon Echo Dot speaker series. Before you Start How To Setup Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation 1. A WiFi Internet Connection … Continue reading How to Setup Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation



How to Factory Reset Amazon Echo Dot

The Amazon Echo Dot talking speakers need a reset every so often. This restores them to out-of-box, factory default state. Factory resetting them also fixes many weird behaviors they might show. So here, we tell you how to factory reset Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers. Why? Because also, it prepares them for sale to another … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Amazon Echo Dot



Echo Dot 3rd Generation Charger Specs

Covers the Echo Dot 3rd generation charger specs for the AC adapter that comes with the Echo Dot 3 speaker.  First,, the US version of this adapter has non folding AC prongs.  It also has a six-foot long affixed cord. Further, it’s light weight for the 15 watt power output. It’s square yet modest width … Continue reading Echo Dot 3rd Generation Charger Specs



How to Restart Amazon Echo Dot Speaker

We show here how to restart Echo Dot Amazon speakers.  Restarting, otherwise known as rebooting, often corrects unusual symptoms that these  devices may have. How to Restart Amazon Echo Dot with No Power Button Since speakers in this series has a power on / off button, you restart them by unplugging for a brief time.  … Continue reading How to Restart Amazon Echo Dot Speaker



How to Pair JBL Flip 4 with Amazon Echo Dot

This post demos how to pair the JBL Flip 4 with Amazon Echo Dot speakers.  These include the generation 1 and generation 2 Echo Dot Amazon speaker versions.  Since this linking happens between the JBL Flip 4 and the Amazon Echo Dot speakers, you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re using … Continue reading How to Pair JBL Flip 4 with Amazon Echo Dot



Echo Dot 2nd Generation Review, Amazon Alexa Dot 2

In this Echo Dot 2nd Generation Review, we explore the Amazon Alexa Dot  speaker.  This is a WiFi and Bluetooth enabled smart assistant. It acts as the front end for Amazon’s Alexa voice service. Echo Dot 2nd Generation Review Summary The Echo Dot can “hear” your spoken questions and commands, and can speak the answers … Continue reading Echo Dot 2nd Generation Review, Amazon Alexa Dot 2



How to Connect Echo Dot to Internet

This piece demos how to connect Echo Dot to internet.  It lists what you’ll need to get your new Dot speaker up and running on the internet.  You must do this when… Setting up a brand new Echo Dot. Someone gives you a used Dot and you wish to use it in your home. You … Continue reading How to Connect Echo Dot to Internet



Unpacking Echo Dot 2nd Gen Speaker

Not too complicated packaging for the Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker.  Very simple to unbox, power up, and prepare it for setup. This post demos unpacking the Echo Dot 2nd Gen speaker.  It also covers connecting it to power. Unpacking Echo Dot 2nd Gen Speaker, What’s On the Box For our vision impaired and blind … Continue reading Unpacking Echo Dot 2nd Gen Speaker