How To Connect Amazon Alexa Echo to Roku?
Roku being the leading and very capable streaming device in the market is also compatible with the Popular Alexa Devices. The Alex devices are the smart speakers that are currently available in the market. These two devices are not naturally compatible, but you can configure Alexa in such a way you can control your Roku streaming device.
In order to connect Alexa to Roku, you need the standard Roku remote, along with this you need to download the Roku app to any of your Android devices like smartphones or tablet. In addition, you also need to download the Alexa app to control Alexa.
Alexa-Enabled device Compatible to Roku Devices
Or an Alexa Hands-Free Fire HD 10 Tablet.
These devices can be coupled with the Roku streaming device to experience the best streaming features.
Configuring Echo to WI-FI
Start connecting your Alexa Echo device into the power supplies. And then launch the Alexa app from your Android or iOS devices. The Echo connects with the dual-band Wi-Fi networks but does not connect to ad-hoc networks. From the Alexa app, navigate to the control panel and select the Settings option. Now select the device and opt the Update Wi-Fi option. For adding new devices, choose the ‘Set up a new device’ option. From the Echo device, select the “Hold” option. Now the Echo get connect to your Android device. Using the Alexa app you can manually connect your Android device to your Echo device via Wi-Fi settings. You will now get confirmation notification once connected.
Installing the Quick Remote App
Download and install the Quick Remote for Alexa and Roku app. This app is attuned to both the Android and iOS devices. You need to connect both the Roku, Alexa Echo to the same Wi-Fi network. You can then launch the Quick Remote for Alexa & Roku app. Then Select the Roku streamer from the option available at the bottom. After choosing the Streamer, Login with Amazon prime credentials. Then choose the Allow option.
Enabling Alexa Roku Skill
In order to enable the Alexa Skill on your Roku via the app. Log in to the Alexa app or visit the Alexa site alexa.amazon.com. Select the Skills menu and choose the Search All Skills box and then press the Enter. Then from the Quick Remote app, choose the Enable option. Now you can start using the Voice Commands to Control Roku with your Alexa Echo. You can try certain commands as suggested below.
Alexa, ask Quick Remote to replay the video – this will replay a video that you are watching currently.
Alexa, ask Quick Remote to start Netflix – this will launch the Netflix channel
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