You can connect Alexa with an AUX cable. The Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Studio all have a 3.5mm audio port that allows you to connect them to other devices using an AUX cable. This can be useful if you want to play audio from your computer or any other device that has a 3.5mm audio output.
To connect Alexa with an AUX cable, you will need a 3.5mm audio cable. One end of the cable should have a 3.5mm audio plug, which is the standard size for headphone jacks, while the other end should also have a 3.5mm audio plug or a different type of audio connector that can be converted to a 3.5mm plug.
Start by identifying the 3.5mm audio output on your computer or any other device you want to connect to Alexa. It is usually located on the front or back of the device and is commonly labeled as “headphone” or “audio out.” Plug one end of the audio cable into this output.
Next, locate the 3.5mm audio port on your Echo device. It is usually found on the back or bottom of the device. Plug the other end of the audio cable into this port.
Once the physical connection is made, you will need to make sure that the audio output on your computer or other device is set to the correct source. This can typically be done through the audio settings on your device. For example, on a Windows computer, you can right-click on the volume icon in the taskbar, select “Playback devices,” and choose the appropriate audio output.
Now that the physical and audio settings are in place, you can control the audio playback on your Echo device using voice commands. To do this, you will need to use the Amazon Alexa smartphone app.
Open the app on your smartphone and make sure it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Echo device. Tap on the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen, and then select the Echo device you want to control.
From here, you can play music, podcasts, or any other audio content on your computer or device, and it will be played through your Echo device. You can also control the volume, skip tracks, and perform other playback functions using voice commands or the app.
It’s important to note that while the Echo devices can be connected to a computer or other device using an AUX cable, they do not function as traditional computer speakers. The audio output from your computer or device will be played through the Echo device, but it will not transmit any audio back to your computer or device.
Connecting Alexa with an AUX cable is a simple process that involves plugging one end of the cable into the audio output of your computer or device, and the other end into the 3.5mm audio port on your Echo device. Once connected, you can control the audio playback using voice commands or the Amazon Alexa smartphone app.