Use Alexa Echo Device as a Bluetooth Speaker Without WiFi or Internet
Before we start, if you have already paired your Echo device with your phone’s Bluetooth, then you do not need these steps. Turn it on, and it will automatically connect to your phone’s Bluetooth. If not, connect manually from the phone’s Bluetooth menu.
Step 1- Enable Phone’s WiFi Hotspot
Step 2- Plugin and Setup the Echo Alexa Device
After the device is set up, say Alexa to ensure it’s up and working.
Step 3- Pair Alexa to Your Phone’s Bluetooth
Alexa will say “Playing from <phone’s name>” to notify that it’s connected to your phone.
Step 4- Turn Off the Hotspot, Use Alexa Without WiFi
Now that Alexa is successfully paired with your phone’s Bluetooth, you can disable your phone’s WiFi hotspot. The Echo device will keep paired with your phone to play music over Bluetooth. Once you’re done, you can disconnect it from your phone’s Bluetooth settings. The Echo device will automatically connect to your phone every time you turn it on, even if it’s not connected to WiFi. If it doesn’t, simply open Bluetooth settings on your phone and tap your Echo from the list of paired devices. Related | 4 Ways to Stop Alexa from Auto Connecting to Phone’s Bluetooth
Can You Use Echo Dot As a Wired Speaker With Your Phone?
All Echo devices come with AUX ports to connect external speakers. However, Echo Dot, Spot, Show, and Auto do not have aux inputs. Only the Echo 3rd gen, Echo Plus, and Echo Studio have aux inputs. This means while you can connect it to external speakers, you cannot use your phone to play audio via AUX cable on your Echo Dot or other incompatible Echo devices. I tried doing so with my Echo Dot, and it did not work for obvious reasons. Also, Read | Top 8 Smartwatches With Single Chip Bluetooth Calling
Can Alexa Work Without Power?
Again, you’d need WiFi to make use of Alexa (unless you want to use it only as a Bluetooth speaker). In that case, you can connect it to your phone’s WiFi hotspot. If power cuts are the reason, you can get a mini UPS for your WiFi router. Links are given below.
Wrapping Up- Use Alexa As a Bluetooth Speaker
This was a quick guide on how you can use your Echo Alexa device as a Bluetooth speaker for your phone without WiFi or an internet connection. I hope this helps you use your Echo speaker to enjoy music when you do not have active WiFi connectivity. Anyways, let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Stay tuned for more.
