How to Use Alexa as Bluetooth Speaker Without Wifi?

From streaming music or news to answering questions instantly, Amazon Echo has a wide range of capabilities that you can take advantage of. Amazon has undergone numerous updates with the rise of Alexa’s popularity. Now there are unlimited ways to use it that Amazon users can enjoy. Not only this, now it’s even possible to  use Alexa as Bluetooth speaker without Wifi. Isn’t that amazing? You can do this in two ways:

• Making use of a mobile hotspot.
• Connecting Alexa via Bluetooth.

The basic idea of inventing the Amazon Echo without Wi-Fi was to make your life easier. Amazon has always had a stronghold on the market, and Alexa is experiencing success on a whole new level. Due to this, Amazon keeps coming up with new ideas for making products more user friendly.  It would be accurate to say that the Echo is leading the tech world and has dominated the industry. The appeal and draw of Amazon’s Echo’s ability to connect without wifi has become increasingly famous. If you don’t have Wi-Fi in your home or are going on vacation, this blog right here is going to tell you how to use Alexa without WiFi. So let’s start!

Why Amazon Echo Does Not Work without WiFi?

More than  60% of the world’s internet traffic is carried by WiFi. Wi-Fi receives and transmits signals via wireless radio frequencies. These frequencies operate on Kilohertz (kHz), Gigahertz (GHz) and Megahertz (MHz). Amazon’s Alexa is a Wi-Fi-only device that can access everything from streaming your favorite music to operating Google. Well, it is impossible to connect to these applications without Wi-Fi. To get most of Alexa’s features, you must have a Wi-Fi connection and access everything the device has to offer.

Have You Wondered How To Connect To Alexa Without WiFi?

Surprisingly, YES! You can use Alexa as Bluetooth speaker without WIFI. When you first connect to your Echo device, you will need a wifi connection but after that you can use it as a regular Bluetooth speaker. The Amazon Alexa device is built around WiFi, and whenever you use it for something,  it connects to WiFi to retrieve Google results. Furthermore, when you give commands to Alexa, your voice is processed and signaled to servers to execute results. That’s why you can’t use most Alexa features without Wi-Fi. When used as a Bluetooth speaker, you can use Alexa as a regular Bluetooth speaker. The setup process is complex and you need proper guidelines. You can’t just take them out and pair them, you have to first configure the device with WiFi. Regular Echo usage involves a lot of communication, as  Bluetooth setup process necessitates a brief conversation with Amazon’s intelligent assistant. Follow the given steps or talk with an Alexa expert on how to use Alexa without WiFi. 

A step-by-step guide to use Alexa as Bluetooth speaker without WIFI

• The first and most important step is to make sure the range of your Amazon Echo is appropriate.
• Next, ask Alexa to turn on Bluetooth.
• You can give voice commands by saying, “Alexa, turn on Bluetooth.”
• Alexa will activate Bluetooth.
• Alexa should respond to this by saying “searching.”
• Now, this is  similar to putting a Bluetooth device into pairing mode.
• After this, open the settings on the Alexa app on your smartphone.
• Select Bluetooth.
• Look in the Other Devices section.
• Select a device with the name “Echo.”

Alexa will confirm when it is connected to your device.

How To Use Alexa App To Pair Echo Devices Via Bluetooth

Now that you know how to connect to Alexa without WiFi, proceed ahead with these steps. This way, you will learn to pair your phone with Alexa using the Alexa app.

• The first step is to tap on the menu icon in the upper left corner of your mobile .
• Locate it and tap on Settings.
• From the list, begin searching for your Echo devices.
• After selecting your device name, proceed as usual and tap on Bluetooth.
• A new screen will appear. You will enter the pairing mode to begin the process.
• If you want to unpair the devices,  tap the “Clear” button. The paired device will be erased.

How To Use Alexa As Bluetooth Speaker Without WIFI

• After selecting the pairing mode, Alexa will notify you that you are in pairing mode.
• Finally, to connect Amazon Echo without WiFi, go to your mobile phone’s Bluetooth settings.
• Once Bluetooth connection is established, you can easily use Alexa as Bluetooth speaker without connecting to a wireless network.
• This way, you can play your song, podcast, or audiobook on your phone and it will be played on the Echo device.

Setting up Alexa device with mobile hotspot

So if you are out somewhere, have unstable internet connection or damaged wifi router then you can use mobile internet and hotspot to set up Amazon Echo or echo dot without wifi.
Here’s how to set up amazon echo using mobile hotspot:

• Firstly, turn your mobile data on your phone.
• Now go to settings and tap on Wifi & Network.
• After this click on Wifi Hotspot to verify your name and password.
• If you are using iOS, go to Settings and then directly click on Personal hotspot.
• Now Put your Alexa device in setup mode.
• After this download Alexa app.
• App will search for wifi network, here you need to select your mobile hotspot and enter the password to connect to it.

The setup is completed.

Does Alexa always need a wifi connection?

Alexa is one of the most well-known brands and is known for performing a variety of functions, such as providing news, answers to questions, and playing music. The majority of the features are dependent on an internet connection. Without wifi, Alexa or the Echo Dot cannot use Spotify, Google, or any other app. You need to connect Alexa to a stable internet connection whenever it needs to retrieve or send data. Hence, it’s best to use it with wifi, but if you are out or don’t have a wifi connection, you can still use Alexa as Bluetooth speaker without WI-FI.

Also read : How to connect alexa to a bluetooth speaker

Final words

After successfully pairing an Alexa device via Bluetooth, you can use the Amazon Echo as second speaker. With a few clicks, you can listen to music, podcasts, or other audio content. But for additional services, you must have a wifi connection. You can concentrate on the abilities now that you know how to connect to Alexa without WiFi. If you decide to use Wi-Fi with Alexa, make sure you have secure and reliable internet service. You can also connect a mobile hotspot if you want to gain access to some of the smart features of the Amazon Echo. If you get confused about the process and  setup procedure, don’t worry! The experts are here to help you optimize the Amazon Echo without Wi-Fi. Dial up Alexa’s helpline number today and discuss your queries. You can also request your issues in the chat box given below.