Amazon Echo Show (1st Generation) User Guide

Amazon Echo Show (1st Generation)

Amazon Echo Show (1st Generation)

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting to know your Echo Show

know your Echo Show

Setup

1. Plug in your Echo Show

Plug the power adapter into your Echo Show and then into a power outlet. You must use the items included in the original Echo Show package for optimal performance. In about a minute, the display will turn on and Alexa will greet you.

Plug in your Echo Show

2. Set up your Echo Show

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Echo Show. During setup, you will connect your Echo Show to the Internet, so have your Wi-Fi password and Amazon login available.

Set up your Echo Show

Getting started with your Echo Show

Interacting with your Echo Show

  • To power on and off your Echo Show, press and hold the Mic/Camera button.
  • A short press of the Mic/Camera button will turn off the microphones and camera and the LED will turn red.
  • Your Echo Show will automatically turn on the screen when you walk in the room or say “Alexa.”
  • To access Settings, swipe down from the top of the screen.

See the Things to Try card to help you get started.

Alexa App

Download the free Amazon Alexa App to your phone or tablet. The Alexa App helps you get more out of your Echo Show. It’s where you can manage contacts, view your to-do and shopping lists, remotely control music on your Echo Show, link your accounts, access Settings, and more. Start the download process in your mobile browser at http://alexa.amazon.com.

Give us your feedback

Alexa will improve over time, giving you access to new features and ways to get things done. We want to hear from you about your experiences. Use the Alexa App to send us feedback or email echo-feedback@amazon.com.


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Questions and answers

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Questions & Answers

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  1. How do I connect echo show 1st generation to YouTube?

    🇺🇸 Tim Porter asks How do I connect echo show 1st generation to YouTube?
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    Question

    How do I connect and watch YouTube on an Amazon Echo Show 1st Generation?

    Answer

    To watch YouTube on your Amazon Echo Show (1st Generation), you must use the built-in web browser, as there is no native YouTube app for Echo devices. Follow these steps:

    • Open the browser: Say, "Alexa, open YouTube" or "Alexa, open Silk."
    • Select a browser: If prompted, choose either the Silk browser or Firefox.
    • Navigate: Once the browser opens, you can use the on-screen keyboard to search for videos or sign in to your Google account to access your subscriptions.
    • Voice Search: You can also try saying, "Alexa, search for [Video Name] on YouTube," which will typically launch the browser directly to those search results.

    Note: Because this is a web-based experience, some features found in the mobile app may look different or be limited by the device's hardware.

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