Can I Connect Or Control My Toshiba TV With Alexa?

Alexa is now a household name, and many of us have become accustomed to being able to control most of our smart home devices with a simple voice command. If you want to know if you can connect or control your Toshiba TV to Alexa, we have absolutely everything you need to know!

You can connect and control your Toshiba TV to Alexa, but only if your Toshiba TV is a smart TV, you have an Amazon Echo device, and you have downloaded the app on your smartphone to connect the two. From there, all you need to do is sign in, pair the devices, and start commanding with just your voice.

To learn how to accomplish this connection, and even how to control your Toshiba TV through Alexa once you do, keep reading! We are going to go through the steps to find out if your Toshiba TV can connect to your Amazon Echo, how to do so, and of course, what Alexa can control on your TV once successfully paired.

How to Know if Your Toshiba TV Can Connect to Alexa

It’s really very simple, if your Toshiba TV is a smart TV, i.e. it can connect to your home wireless network, then you have a smart TV! That means that your television does have the capability to connect and be controlled through Alexa.

Now, if you have a Toshiba smart TV, you will certainly want to know how to properly connect it to Alexa to start controlling your TV without ever needing a remote.

How to Connect Toshiba TV to Alexa

In order to connect Alexa to your Toshiba TV, you will need to have access to both the Toshiba Smart Home App as well as your Alexa App on your smartphone.

It is also essential to ensure that your Amazon Echo device, the Toshiba TV, and your smartphone are all connected to the same wireless network, otherwise, the following instructions will not work!

• Log in to your Toshiba Smart Home App.
• Click on Settings, then Alexa Skills Setup.
• Copy the Skills Pairing Code.
• Log in to your Alexa App.
• Find the Toshiba Smart Home App option and click it to enable.
• You will be prompted to an Account Linking Page.
• Input the Skills Pairing Code.
• Select Approve Enabling The Skills.

You will hopefully now be able to control your Toshiba TV by talking to your Alexa at any time! Once this connection is made, you will never have to do it again unless you need to reset one of the devices.

How to Control Toshiba TV Through Alexa

After you have connected your Toshiba TV to Alexa, it’s smooth sailing!

You can now use the basic voice commands through your Echo to control your Toshiba TV. In case you’re not quite sure what these commands might sound like, we have compiled a list of popular requests!

• To turn the TV on and off: “Alexa, turn on/off Toshiba TV”
• To go to the main menu: “Alexa, go home on Toshiba TV”
• To find a streaming system: “Alexa, open Netflix/HBO etc.”
• To find a program to watch: “Alexa, search for romantic comedies/thrillers etc. on Toshiba TV”
• To change the source: “Alexa, change the input to HDMI/cable etc.”

You can also raise and lower the volume, play, pause, stop, fast forward, or rewind any program, and so much more!

Why Won’t My Alexa Control Toshiba TV?

If you are having some trouble getting your Alexa, through the Amazon Echo, to actually control your Toshiba TV, there could be a few issues you are encountering.

The most likely problem is that either your Echo device or your television is not properly connected to the internet.

You should double check the connection, make sure there is no interference between the router and the devices, and you may even need to check with your internet service provider to ensure you have enough bandwidth to cover your many smart home devices.

Remember, both devices need to be connected to the same wireless network in order to function properly together.

After establishing a strong connection to both devices, if you are still having trouble, you may want to reach out to the Amazon support page for help!

Final Thoughts

Now you know that you certainly can connect and control your Toshiba TV through Alexa and even how to make the connection, use voice commands to control the TV, and even how to assess any problems that may be occurring.

So next time you lose your remote, have your hands full with making dinner, doing laundry, or even if you are just across the room, you can still enjoy and control your Toshiba smart television with just the sound of your voice.