How Do I Connect Bluetooth To Echo Studio?

You often hear consumers talking about their Alexa that they use for everything, but Alexa is actually simply the virtual assistant in an Echo device. There are several variations of the Echo, but the Studio is said to be the loudest and most advanced version on the market today.  If you are looking to take full advantage of your Echo Studio and your personal assistant, Alexa, you will need to know how to connect your smart devices to the Studio via Bluetooth.

To pair your smartphone with your Echo Studio, just follow these step-by-step instructions:

• Open the Settings.
• Select Bluetooth (or Connections, then Bluetooth.)
• Click Scan, Pair New Device, or Other devices, depending on your phone model.
• Select and connect to Echo.

Connecting your Echo Studio via Bluetooth is pretty simple, however, a few issues may arise that you will want to know how to trouble shoot. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about why you may want to connect your smart device to your Echo Studio, how to address any problems that may occur, as well as how to connect it to other devices such as high-quality speakers.

How to Connect Bluetooth to Echo Studio from Other Devices

Yes, the Echo Studio has the best sound system of all the Echo devices, but it still is not a ridiculously high resolution speaker. If you want to use your voice controlled personal assistant, Alexa through a more intense sound system, you will need to pair your Echo Studio through Bluetooth.

To connect the two, you will need to:

• Open the Alexa app.
• Select “Devices.”
• Click on “Echo & Alexa.”
• Select the device you wish to pair.
• Click “Bluetooth Devices” and then “Pair A New Device.”

Now your Bluetooth speaker is connected to your Echo Studio and Alexa and can be controlled hands free! If you’re having trouble, here’s a quick video we made for you to follow along with similar methods:

Why Would I Want to Connect my Echo to my Smartphone?

An Echo Studio is essentially a mini computer, just like your phone. With the help of the Alexa programming, your Echo can play music, answer questions about the weather, world events, and even a recipe you’re working on. So what does connecting it to a smartphone do?

After you have connected once, simply turn your Bluetooth on your smartphone at any time and it should automatically pair. If it doesn’t connect immediately, you can use your Alexa voice commands by saying “Alexa, pair” or “Alexa, Bluetooth on” and you will be good to go!

Using the Echo to Text and Call

You can use your phone in combination with your Echo to make hands-free phone calls, as well as send SMS texts. All you need to do is download the Alexa app on your phone verify your phone number and allow “Communication.”

From there, since you already know the easy steps to connect your phone via Bluetooth, you can tell your Alexa to “Call Mom” or “Send James this message…” even if your hands are full!

It’s important to note that this feature only works if the call or text recipient has enabled their Alexa app and communication features on their phone. If they have, they can accept the call on the phone or through the Echo, and read the text through the app.

Music

While the Echo, through the Alexa programming, can already play music by connecting your Spotify, Apple Music, or a variety of other streaming apps, there may be some options that are only available on your smartphone.

Once you have paired your phone to the Echo Studio, you can turn on your preferred music, podcast, or entertainment listening app of choice, and then control it through the Echo with voice commands.

Troubleshooting the Echo Studio Bluetooth Connection

The most common problem users encounter when they cannot seem to connect their smartphones to an Echo Studio is that the phone does not have sufficient battery to pair.

It sounds obvious, but make sure check your battery before trying our next solution.

If you have enough battery, you probably need to unpair and repair the devices. To accomplish this tactic, simple open your settings on your phone, select the Echo device, and click “unpair.” Then, just re-click Echo and pair again. That should do the trick!

Conclusion

Connecting any device, whether it be a smartphone, tablet, speaker, or even a computer or television to an Echo Studio couldn’t be easier!

When using your phone, all you need to do is access your Bluetooth settings, and when connecting another device, you can use the Alexa app on your phone to pair.

You should be good to go, and can now use your Echo Studio to its full capacity with amazing volume and quality sound and the ability to send texts and make calls, all with just the sound of your voice.