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How to Connect an Echo Dot to an iPhone

Use your Dot as a Bluetooth speaker and more

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Can Amazon Echo Connect to iPhone

Apple operates a closed ecosystem, and that sometimes limits the sorts of devices that you can use with your iPhone. There are no such limits for Amazon Echo devices, which means you can connect an Echo Dot to an iPhone just like any other compatible Bluetooth speaker. The process is the same you would use to pair any device to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and you can manage the connection through the notification center or control center. Here’s how to connect an Echo Dot to an iPhone: Set up your Echo Dot if you haven’t yet done so. Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to turn it on if it isn’t already on. Wait for the Echo Dot to show up in My Devices or Other Devices. For some Echo devices, you will need to say “Alexa, pair” for it to show up. Tap the Echo Dot. Your iPhone will connect to your Echo Dot via Bluetooth.

How Does Echo Dot Work With iPhone

Echo Dot works primarily as a wireless Bluetooth speaker when you connect one to an iPhone. When you connect an iPhone to an Echo Dot and then stream music from Apple Music or any other app, the audio will come from the Echo Dot instead of the iPhone. If you connected the Echo Dot to another speaker via its audio out cable, your music will play from that speaker. If you’ve connected to more than one Bluetooth speaker, wireless earbuds, or any other audio device, you can easily switch to the Echo Dot and back again: Open the control center on your iPhone. You can also do this from the notification center if audio is currently playing on your phone. Tap the AirPlay icon (triangle with concentric circles). Tap your Echo Dot in the Speakers & TVs list. To switch to your iPhone speakers, tap iPhone. To switch to any other Bluetooth speaker or earbuds, tap that device instead.

What Else Can an Echo Dot Do With an iPhone

The primary reason to connect an Echo Dot to an iPhone is to use the Dot, or its connected speaker, instead of your iPhone’s speakers. There are a few other ways you can use an Echo Dot with an iPhone, though, and they don’t all require a Bluetooth connection. Here are some other things you can do with a connected Echo Dot and iPhone: Control audio playback: When you listen to music on your iPhone via your Echo Dot, say, “Alexa, Pause,” to pause the music. You can also resume, adjust the audio, and skip to the next track with audio commands.Send and receive calls and messages: With your iPhone connected to your Dot and Alexa, you can say, “Alexa, call (contact)” to place a phone call.Manage your appointments: Connect your iCloud calendar to Alexa, and you can access the same ones from your Dot and your iPhone.Find your phone: Install the Find My Phone Alexa Skill, and you can ask your Echo Dot to locate your iPhone when you misplace it. FAQ How do I connect an Echo Dot to Wi-Fi on my iPhone? Connect your Echo to Wi-Fi when setting up the device. Plug in your Dot, open the Alexa app and select Continue in the app when you see the orange light on the top of the Dot. Next, open your iPhone's Wi-Fi settings and look for and connect to the network related to your device. Once you've connected to the device, follow the Alexa app instructions to connect to your preferred Wi-Fi network. How do I connect an Echo Dot to my iPhone hotspot? In the Alexa app, go to your Device Settings and select Change next to the Wi-Fi network. Follow the app instructions to put your Dot in setup mode and rescan for networks. Select Use this device as a Wi-Fi hotspot and enter your iPhone's hotspot credentials. Learn more about Alexa and Wi-Fi connectivity. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Put an Echo Dot in Setup Mode How to Fix it When iPhone Call Volume Is Low How to Pair an Echo Dot How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Connect an Echo Dot to a TV 8 Ways to Fix It When an iPhone Speaker Is Not Working How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Play YouTube Videos on Alexa Devices How to Use an Echo Dot as a Speaker How to Connect Bose Headphones to Your iPhone How to Fix It When Your Alexa Alarm Isn’t Going Off How to Fix Not Getting Text Notifications on iPhone How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline How to Pair Two Echo Dots for Stereo Sound How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies