Grape [Grape] LifeStyle Alexa explains how to set the initial settings by terminal!Also how to deal with errors

Some people may have purchased the speakers of the Amazon Echo series, but they are in trouble because they don't know the initial settings.

Amazon Echo, equipped with ALEXA (hereinafter Alexa), an AI voice assistant, downloads a dedicated app from a smartphone or the like and sets it initially according to the setting screen.

For this reason, the attached manual is simplified and simple, and many people are stumbling in the initial settings.

In this article, I will explain how Alexa's initial setting method is set by terminal.

Please refer to how to deal with errors and the functions and points you need to know to use Alexa conveniently.

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How to set Alexa initial setting

The following three things are required for the initial setting of Alexa.

・ Amazon account

・ Alexa app (Amazon Alexa app)

・ Internet environment (Wi-Fi)

Amazon Echoは、Amazonと連動するように設計されているため、初期設定にはAmazonアカウントが必要です。

In order to use Alexa, connection to Wi-Fi is also required.

Here, we will explain the initial setting method by terminal.

If you want to set the initial setting with a smartphone, download the Amazon Alexa app from the app store.

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The Alexa app is also used to manage Alexa after the initial setting.

■ When using Alexa on a smartphone

(1) Connect the Echo device to the power supply and start the Alexa app

(2) Log in with the Amazon account and agree with the Terms of Use

(3) Tap "Other" to select the purchased device

(4) Follow the screen instruction, select Wi-Fi and enter a password.

Wi-Fi passwords are often listed on the wireless LAN body, so if you are not sure, check.

If you want to set Alexa on a PC, download the Alexa app for PC or do it from the Amazon Alexa setting page.

Microsoft Store Screenshot

■ When using Alexa on a PC

(1) Connect the Echo device to the power supply

(2) Click "Settings" from the home screen and select your Echo device

(3) Click "Update Wi-Fi" and connect the PC and Echo terminal when the light of the Echo itself becomes orange.

(4) As for the access point, select the one that starts with "Amazon" and confirm the voice "connected" from the Echo itself.

(5) Select the Wi-Fi network from the screen and enter the password

The TV settings are performed after the initial setting of Alexa is completed.

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■ When using Alexa on TV

(1) Open the Alexa app and tap "Other"

(2) After selecting "Settings", tap "TV Video"

(3) Select the applicable service and tap "Enable skills" (In the case of Fire TV, select Alexa Devices)

(4) Link TV and Alexa according to the screen display

If the TV is compatible with Alexa, search for the manufacturer's skills from Alexa skills, enable, and enter the TV linked code.

Four things to be set after the initial setting of Alexa

初期設定が完了した後のアレクサはそのままでも十分に使えますが、『Alexaスキル』をインストールすることで自分好みの機能を追加できます。

Also, if you set a "standard action" that allows multiple actions to be performed continuously, you may use Alexa more conveniently.

Here are the four points you want to do after Alexa's initial setting for those who want to use Alexa more conveniently!

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"Alexa Skill" adds a function to Alexa by installing something like a mobile application.

Alexa skills include karaoke, picture books, things that can read news, and games.

If you don't know what is good, you can ask Alexa, "Alexa, tell me the recommended Alexa skills."

There are three main types of Alexa skill setting methods.

・ Alexa app

・ Amazon shopping site

・ Alexa terminal

To set Alexa skills from the app, tap "Other" at the bottom right of the app screen, select "Skill Game" and select whatever you like, and press "Start".

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"Smart Remote Control" is a product that smarts home appliances operated with the remote control.

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If you give instructions such as "Alexa, air conditioner" or "turn on a TV", you can operate voice without a remote control, and it is useful when you can not release your hand or find a remote control.

In addition to smart home products, there are "smart plugs" that smartly convert home appliances on outlets, and products that press switches and buttons.

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To connect a smart home product to Alexa, download a product manufacturer's related app or access the product site and set it up.

Next, connect your smart home product to your home Wi-Fi, tap "Other" from the Alexa app and select "Add Device".

Select the product from the screen to select the device and follow the displayed procedure.

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If the location of the device is not accurate, Alexa will not be able to convey the weather or time accurately.

Also, when Alexa searches for questions such as "Tell me the nearest post office?", Device location information is required.

When setting the location of the device, first tap "device" from the Alexa app and select "Echo / Alexa".

Select a terminal from the displayed and enter your address from "Device location".

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定型アクションを設定すれば、あらかじめ決めたフレーズで複数の動作をアレクサにさせることができます。

For example, it is also possible to turn on electricity with a word of "good morning", to inform you of today's schedule and weather forecast, and then play your favorite music.

The setting of the fixed action is to tap "Others" in the Alexa app and perform from "Standed Action".

Tap the " + (plus)" mark on the screen and enter your favorite settings in "Execute conditions" and "Add action".

How to deal with Alexa when the initial settings do not go well

If Alexa's initial settings do not go well, testing the following measures may be solved.

・アレクサのある場所にWi-Fiルーターを接続するアレクサとWi-Fiルーターが離れていると、接続がうまくいかないケースがあります。アレクサとルーターが離れた場所にある場合は、両者を近づけてみましょう。

・ Alexa appを再起動するAlexaアプリに不具合が発生してアレクサの初期設定がうまくいかないことがあります。いったんアプリを閉じて再起動してみるか、スマホの再起動を試しましょう。

・アドホックを接続し直すアドホックモードとは、Wi-Fiルーターを経由せずに電子機器同士を接続することです。スマホとEcho端末はアドホック接続をするため、この部分に原因がある可能性があります。Echo端末にスマホを近づけてから、再度初期設定をしてみましょう。

If "Error 1" is displayed, the problem may be solved by changing the set place.

If you get Error 1, make sure that the Amazon shopping site is set in Japan in Japan.

summary

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Alexa can be easily initialized from a smartphone Alexa app or PC.

After the initial settings, you can use it in the same state as it is, but you can use Alexa skills, connect to smart home products, set location, and set various settings, so you can use Alexa more conveniently.

Alexa is a smart speaker that is multifunctional and can customize to your liking.

Please try out the skills and the fixed -type action function so that you do not use it much but do not use it very much.

What can Alexa can do?Introducing from the main functions to convenient usage!

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