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How To Fix It When Alexa Won't Connect To Wifi?

 

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Amazon products like Echo, Echo Dot has made our day to day life easier but to use this voice assistant, it is important to connect Alexa to WiFi. thus, establishing a successful internet connection is very important.

There could be so many reasons due to which your Amazon Alexa may not connect to the wifi, but if you follow some simple troubleshooting methods you can get rid of those problems.

 

Try the following troubleshooting solutions and fix the problem:

 

• Reboot the Alexa Compatible Devices

Sometimes, the connectivity issues can be fixed just with a simple device restart. So, turn off your Alexa compatible device and then turn it on. After that, try connecting the device to wifi. If this is not working, proceed to the next step.

 

• Restart the modem and router

This troubleshooting solution helps to fix the connectivity error. Instead of presuming that the problem is with the Alexa device, you can simply restart the router and modem ad check if it helps you to get connected to the network. Manually restart your modem and router, after that wait for 5 minutes. Try to get connected to the wireless network. Go through the modem and router if you are having trouble with a device restart.

 

• Check that passcode you entered is correct

Incorrect wifi password could be the reason that you are unable to connect to the wifi network. The error message appearing on the screen does not state the authentication issue specifically and that is the reason why the user is unable to identify the issues. The best way to identify the issue is to try to connect some other device to a similar wifi network with the same password you have used earlier. If your device connects to the network after you enter the password, then your passcode is correct.

 

• Keep the Alexa Compatible Devices Closer to the Access Point

Weak signal strength could be the reason behind connectivity errors. We usually keep the device far from router due to which connectivity issues occur. Thus, keep Alexa compatible device closer to the router for the better signals.

 

• Remove Obstructions Causing Signal Interference

Signal Interruption could be the reason behind connectivity issues. Thus, you need to make sure that there is no blockage in the signals. Electronic devices such as microwaves, a baby monitor can be the reason behind signal interruption. Also, physical barriers like thin walls and reinforced doors could be the reason. So, if you want to have a stable internet connection, do not let the electronic devices restrict your signal strength.

 

• Factory Reset the Alexa

If none of the aforementioned solutions are helping you out to connect Alexa to WiFi then we recommend you to factory reset your Alexa compatible device. A simple factory reset can help you to troubleshoot all the concerns.

So, try these troubleshooting solutions and fix your Alexa not connecting to a wireless network issue. If you are still unable to fix the problem, we recommend that you contact the experts.

 

Amazon products like Echo, Echo Dot has made our day to day life easier but to use this voice assistant, it is important to connect Alexa to WiFi. thus, establishing a successful internet connection is very important.

There could be so many reasons due to which your Amazon Alexa may not connect to the wifi, but if you follow some simple troubleshooting methods you can get rid of those problems.

Try the following troubleshooting solutions and fix the problem: