Alexa setup in Exeter
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Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Alexa Echo set up properly and connected to your WiFi, music, and smart home devices. I'll show you the commands that actually make it useful.
The Echo That Just Sits There
Bought an Alexa Echo or Echo Dot. Downloaded the app. Looked at it. Gave up and put it in a drawer because the setup was confusing and you weren't even sure what it was supposed to do.
You're not alone. These things are brilliant when set up properly, but Amazon's setup process assumes you're comfortable with apps and accounts and WiFi networks.
💡 Pro tip: Alexa's genuinely useful for timers while cooking, controlling lights from bed, playing radio stations, and setting reminders. But only if someone shows you how.
Why Get Help With This?
Setting up Alexa involves juggling the app, WiFi, and your Amazon account simultaneously. It's one of those things that's simple when you know how, but baffling first time round.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Confusion |
|---|---|
| Connected to WiFi first time | Stuck on "connecting..." forever |
| Music services working | No idea how to play Spotify |
| Smart devices all linked | Alexa can't control your lights |
| You know what to actually say | Feel daft talking to a speaker |
| Useful from day one | Sits unused on the shelf |
What I'll Set Up
🔧 The Basics
| Component | What I Do |
|---|---|
| WiFi | Get Alexa connected to your home network |
| Amazon Account | Link to your account (or create one) |
| Music | Set up Spotify, Amazon Music, or radio stations |
| Location | Configure for local weather, news, traffic |
🏠 Smart Home Integration If you've got smart devices, I'll link them:
- Smart lights (Philips Hue, LIFX, etc)
- Smart plugs (TP-Link, Amazon Smart Plug)
- Smart heating (Hive, Nest, Tado)
- Smart doorbells and cameras
💡 Useful Features
- Shopping lists that sync to your phone
- Reminders and alarms
- Multi-room audio (if you've got multiple Echos)
- Drop-in calling between devices
Voice Commands You'll Actually Use
Daily Essentials
- "Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes"
- "Alexa, what's the weather?"
- "Alexa, play Radio 2"
- "Alexa, what's on my calendar?"
Smart Home Control
- "Alexa, turn off the living room lights"
- "Alexa, set heating to 20 degrees"
- "Alexa, lock the front door"
Shopping & Reminders
- "Alexa, add milk to my shopping list"
- "Alexa, remind me to take bins out tomorrow at 7am"
Pricing Guide
| Setup Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single Echo + basics | 30 mins | £60 |
| Echo + smart home devices | 45 mins | £60 |
| Multiple Echos + full setup | 1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. No hidden costs.
Perfect If...
✅ New to smart speakers - want someone to show you the ropes
✅ Gave up on setup - it's sitting in the box unused
✅ Got it as a gift - no idea where to start
✅ Want smart home control - link lights, heating, plugs
Why Choose Us for Alexa setup in Exeter?
Connected to your WiFi properly
Music services set up (Spotify, Amazon Music)
Smart home devices linked
Shown all the useful voice commands
What to Expect
Step 1: Basic Setup
Plug it in, download the app on your phone (if not already), connect Alexa to your WiFi, and link to your Amazon account.
Step 2: Configure Services
Set up music (Spotify usually), link your calendar, configure location for weather and traffic.
Step 3: Smart Home Linking
If you've got smart lights, heating, or other devices, I'll get them all talking to Alexa.
Step 4: Show You How To Use It
I'll demonstrate the useful commands and leave you a simple cheat sheet. You'll be chatting away to Alexa before I leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up Alexa yourself? Here's the process:
📱 Download the app first
- iPhone: App Store > "Amazon Alexa"
- Android: Play Store > "Amazon Alexa"
- Sign in with your Amazon account (or create one)
🔌 Initial setup
- Plug in your Echo device
- Wait for orange light ring
- Open Alexa app > Devices > Plus icon > Add Device
- Select "Amazon Echo" then your model
- Follow app prompts to connect to WiFi
🎵 Adding music services
- Alexa app > More > Settings > Music & Podcasts
- Link Services > choose your service (Spotify, etc)
- Log in with your music account credentials
- Set as default if you want
🏠 Adding smart devices
- Alexa app > Devices > Plus icon > Add Device
- Select device type (Light, Plug, Thermostat, etc)
- Choose your brand
- Follow prompts to link (usually requires logging into that device's account)
- Say "Alexa, discover devices" to find them
⚠️ Common problems
- Echo won't connect to WiFi: Check you're on 2.4GHz network, not 5GHz
- Can't find smart devices: Ensure device is already set up in its own app first
- Alexa doesn't understand you: Speak clearly, wait for the blue light before talking
- Music won't play: Check music service is linked and set as default
💡 Pro trick: Create "routines" in the app for multiple actions with one command. "Alexa, good morning" can turn on lights, tell you weather, and start coffee machine.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Privacy conscious? You can mute Alexa's microphone with the button on top. Or set up voice profiles so only recognised voices can access your shopping or messages.
Multiple people in the house? Alexa can recognise different voices and give personalised responses (calendars, music preferences, etc).
Older family members? Alexa's brilliant for elderly relatives - they can call for help, set medication reminders, or just have company by asking for radio or audiobooks.
Music service? If you're not fussed about specific songs, Amazon Music is included free with basic Prime. For full control, Spotify Premium works best with Alexa.
Devon broadband patchy? If your WiFi's temperamental in Exeter's older stone houses, I can advise on placing Alexa where signal's strongest, or recommend WiFi extenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you set up Alexa to do?
The basics: WiFi connection, music services (Spotify, Amazon Music, etc), radio stations, timers and alarms, weather, news. Then if you've got smart lights, plugs, or heating, I'll link those too. I'll show you the commands that actually make life easier, not just gimmicks.
Do I need an Amazon account?
Yes - but if you don't have one, I can help you create it. Takes about 5 minutes and it's free unless you want Amazon Prime (which is worth it for the music alone).
Will you link it to my smart lights and heating?
Absolutely - that's where Alexa gets properly useful. If you've got Hive, Nest, Philips Hue, or TP-Link smart devices, I can get them all talking to Alexa so you can control everything by voice.
Can you set up multiple Alexas to work together?
Yes - if you've got Echo devices in different rooms, I can set them up as a group so music plays through all of them, or set up announcements between rooms. Very handy for calling everyone to dinner.
What if I can't remember the voice commands?
I'll leave you a simple written list of the useful ones - stuff like 'Alexa, timer for 10 minutes' or 'Alexa, turn off the living room lights'. The everyday commands you'll actually use, not the weird novelty ones.
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