Amazon Echo Dot 3 Full Setup Video

Amazon Echo Dot 3 Full Setup Video
The Amazon Echo Dot 3 is the latest generation of Echo Dot smart speakers from Amazon. They have the Alexa voice assistant on board, and they also have a relatively complex set up process. That means that you could probably use some help!
Well, this is a full setup tutorial video for the Echo Dot 3. You'll be able to set up just about every component and feature that there is for the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd generation (or 2nd generation for that matter) after you watch this video. Not only that, but you can set up specific components like how to make a phone call simply by using the time codes below. You can click on each one to jump back and forth in the video to give you complete control over how you #setup your #Amazon #EchoDot.
Here's a link to the Echo Dot on Amazon if you're looking to purchase one (affiliate): geni.us/oJWtW (Amazon)
01:05 - Initial Setup of Echo Dot 3
07:12 - Echo Dot 3 Wifi Troubleshooting
10:35 - Echo Dot 3 Device Settings Walkthrough Starts
12:24 - Play music with your Echo Dot 3 using your voice
13:24 - Echo Dot 3 Bluetooth Setup
15:19 - Bluetooth control demonstration
17:34 - Echo Dot 3 device settings continued
18:52 - Sound device settings on the Echo Dot
19:18 - Setting alarms
21:28 - Echo Dot's audio equalizer
22:29 - Echo Dot 3 do not disturb mode
23:22 - Echo Dot communication setting
24:01 - Echo Dot settings, location, wake word, follow up mode, time zone, languages, about, registration
25:57 - Alexa Lists
26:43 - Echo Dot list management demo
29:55 - Reminders, alarms, and timers
31:42 - Reminders, timers, alarms demonstration
34:03 - Contacts and Communication
35:01 - Echo announcements
36:16 - More contact details
36:51 - Making a phone call
38:04 - Send a message demo
38:46 - Checking messages sent to you
39:23 - Drop in on friends and family
40:22 - Routines
41:58 - Creating your first routine
48:55 - Running your first routine
50:13 - Music, audiobooks, podcasts
51:11 - Connecting music services
52:27 - Music playing demonstration
54:04 - Audiobooks
56:11 - Podcasts
56:23 - Managing account settings that affect all your Echo devices
57:47 - Teaching Alexa your voice profile
59:07 - Kids skills
1:1:17 - Alexa history and privacy management
1:02:17 - Skype
1:03:29 - Fire TV
1:04:07 - Setting up your news sources
1:05:30 - How to follow your favorite sports teams
1:05:43 - Connecting to list services like Todoist
1:06:15 - Calendar integration - Gmail, Microsoft, Apple
1:07:39 - Calendar demonstration
1:09:24 - Alexa application home screen run through
1:10:21 - Start of devices screen walkthrough on Alexa application
1:11:53 - Device groups in the Alexa app
1:12:08 - Multi-room speaker groups initial discussion
1:12:34 - Adding other smart home products to your Echo device
1:15:03 - Connecting a smart plug to your echo dot
1:16:50 - Amazon Smart Plug Demo
1:17:20 - Skills and Games section run through
1:20:28 - Multi-speaker audio setup
1:22:08 - Multi-speaker audio demonstration
1:25:20 - Speaker pair with Echo Sub demonstration
1:26:16 - Closing remarks
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Brian
/ @automateyourlife

[@singuyenvan790]

It’s small cute and does everything I ask her to. Works for me!

[@neorich59]

This must be the most detailed Gen 3 guide out! I know they're obsolete, but I bought a 3rd Gen Dot for a bargain a few weeks ago and managed to get it paired up with a couple of Smart Plugs, controlling 2 lamps. I love it that I can set them to come on just before Sunset (which adjusts, as the year proceeds unlike my old timers) and the fact that I can override the settings without cancelling them with just a voice command! I also, at considerable expense (I don't like the newer Generations, aesthetically, even though they have more functionality, I love the 3rd Gen design) managed to track down a brand new 3rd Gen Dot with Clock, for the bedroom, on eBay, for which, I had to (further expense) buy an official Amazon UK Plug. I have them "grouped" in an "Everywhere" grouping, which is great for when I want to listen to the radio/music when I'm wandering around the flat, or doing chores. I love these little devices and wonder now, after only a few weeks, how I ever got on without them. I'm certainly spending a lot less time on the Smart Phone and the P.C. 😉😉

[@AutomateYourLife]

They're not obsolete! They've actually got a lot going for them! Enjoy it and I'm glad this guide still helps somewhat!

[@5432brian]

Outstanding job Brian! You rock!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks so much and I’m glad it’s helping!

[@Delboy0758]

I have just bought four of the echoes for Easter and the video you made is very very helpful I’m going to save it then if I forget how to do something I can go back to your video You are very good at explaining stuff I subscribed to you

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks Delwar, again! I hope I can help you in the future!

[@ritabyrd1955]

Excellent instructor very clear and I like his speed of talk. I agree with Dwayne Shaft.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Well thank you! Shaft is quite the guy too!

[@MagnumDB]

You mute yourself every time you say “Alexa” so our devices won’t respond to your voice unintentionally, brilliant! I actually set mine to respond to “computer” before I started watching tutorials as I figured that would be the least used word out of the options: Amazon, Alexa, Echo and Computer.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh no! I say computer in some videos! :D

[@MattFortier73]

Thanks Guy! Great vid and good job. will be a subscriber to go to for amazon stuff.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Awesome, thank you! We have lots that we do for Amazon gear, and you should definitely watch our news/updates videos!

[@robloxnoob7887]

Hi

[@lisakatz4274]

Thank you so much this is a big help

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you Lisa. Glad it's helping!

[@Delboy0758]

I don’t know what job you do but you would make a great teacher

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you! I used to be an engineer but now I am a content creator!

[@neilrandymalunes2261]

Great video very useful 👍 thanks

[@AutomateYourLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@on3y331]

Nice job ! :)

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@happyday5396]

Great job, Subbed/liked

[@lillianking7523]

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[@GJS0]

Thank you very much

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you!

[@ryleemullen7876]

yay one more vid of you browsing the internet ! awesome !

[@hhuh777]

Superb work

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@THEROBLOXGUY12334]

I love this show me more of these

[@AutomateYourLife]

On our main channel page, we have many full setup videos like this!

[@dwayneshaffer]

Awesome video as usual and I am sharing this with my friends who I bought Amazon Echo Dots as Christmas gifts. Keep up the good work!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks Dwayne!! Happy Holidays!

[@dwayneshaffer]

@@AutomateYourLife Same to you and your family!

[@banks7059]

Thank you Brian

[@AutomateYourLife]

My pleasure!

[@stevefo1524]

Great review, do we know when the 4th generation will be released? Thanks

[@mpmmohmykinggoldglorysport3420]

I LIKE IT.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Alot

[@sziltner]

👍 Super! I have had 4 Echo devices for quite some time and haven't made use of them like you just taught me. ☺️👌 Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Happy to help, and Merry Christmas!

[@jenniferfischer630]

Great video

[@gergemall]

Thx

[@BoB10]

Very good

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks!

[@Delboy0758]

Thank you for your information about Siri speakers and the Amazon speakers Seeming that I’ve got more Amazon speakers than Apple speakers I turn Siri off And it seems to have sorted itself out now I still have Siri on my phone iPad and watch

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh good! Yeah so I think that means you have some interference Delwar, or that your Router/WiFi system is struggling to keep up with everything you have.

[@viviandsilva9769]

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[@viviandsilva9769]

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[@brianbishop9267]

Great lesson Brian, although it will take me a bit to understand it all. Can I control my Echo plus 2nd generation Zigbee hub attachments through an Echo dot 3?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Assuming you have one of each!

[@cindycave5979]

How to set up Amazon ALEXA!

[@tonyiannazzo1072]

Brian, good evening I noticed in previous and current video's you have both the Google home and echo dot; are both of these technologies running in your home at the same time or do u prefer one over the other?

[@tonyiannazzo1072]

Also why can one play music from SiriusXM utilizing the Amazon Echo dot but not with the Google Home device? I guess Google does not play well with others?? Brian if I wanted to communicate with you one on one do you have an email address?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Tony - I’ve been comparing the two devices for a while and I have definitely been running both in my home and within my business for some time. They both have their merits for sure! My email is in the about section of my channel :). Anytime Tony!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh and something else. I run the Apple HomePod in my home as well!

[@tonyiannazzo1072]

@@AutomateYourLife Brian I know you might not be able to answer this question but why do you think Google has not made as many partnerships as Amazon has case in point Amazon and Sirius XM, I am a Sirius XM subscriber but I cant play Sirius XM on the Google Home...

[@AutomateYourLife]

Honestly, I just think it comes down to Amazon having more pre-existing relationships with companies. Amazon works with lots of companies in regards to getting their products listed, and that process starts multiple business relationships. Google has been relatively less involved with other companies. Just my 2 cents!

[@usernamemykel]

An Echo 3 was gifted to me. I set it up and enjoyed it. Two days ago, one of the "Amazon Prime Days", ordered two more at $19 each. So they arrived, and I put one in the bedroom and the den. So now I've three "dots", one in the living room, den and bedroom. In the app, I named them for each room. If I want Alexa to allow me to communicate with the one in the den, instead of the bedroom, or vice versa, how does Alex know which room they are PHYSICALLY located? Thanks!

[@AutomateYourLife]

So you can add them into groups (or basically rooms) You'll find that option by hitting plus in the devices tab in the app

[@hollyroach8678]

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[@faengelm]

Hi Brian, at 1:02 you mentioned placing calls through Skype, but you can also receive calls from phones with a paid Skype number on Echo. Frank

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thanks Frank!

[@praveenkumar-lc9yx]

Hi, you have been doing fantastic job and providing lots of info...I have a question about Google product, any idea or you have any info about Google's next Google home or Google Display like max hub!

[@AutomateYourLife]

You gotta watch our Google Home and Google Nest Updates and Features videos! They have all kinds of info on those: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ64pouOra-UfdE and kzbin.info/www/bejne/poWxe3p-bdWhi9E

[@praveenkumar-lc9yx]

@@AutomateYourLife thanks a lot

[@faengelm]

Hi Brian, I wanted to share a solution with you to the problem of only hearing Alexa Notifications ONCE. The undocumented command is "Alexa, Show my OLD Notifications" . This will bring up archived Notifications for the last 24 hrs. Helpful, if you didn't hear what Alexa said. Frank

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh that’s so good! Thank you Frank!

[@berylwhite2983]

Hey Brian do zmodo cameras work dual band routers and alexa I've got a couple sitting around and I thought about sticking them somewhere besides where I'd like to stick besides in the closet! Thanks for your answer in advance. She says you look good and stubble! You're Canadian that probably does alright! Did you hear about the sick chimney? It had a bad flue....

[@AutomateYourLife]

I’m wondering about the zmodo with Tinycam. Give me a bit to check! Do you have a spot or show device Beryl?

[@berylwhite2983]

@@AutomateYourLife yep I am going to get to go try it from it I hate not seeing I did it for self for over 31 years but the love working with you and Amazon they are so cool

[@briannapena7567]

Hey Brian, I have a question, I’ve been having trouble connecting my echo dot, while looking for the amazon WiFi , it asks to look for a certain amazon WiFi, but I get a different named WiFi on my WiFi settings and it won’t register or connect do you have any suggestions?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hi Brianna - I'd really only have one suggestion for you. It's very odd that you get a different named one, so what I'd do is de-register the one shown in the app, and do a complete factory reset of the echo dot. After that, I'd start the whole setup process again.

[@caitlynsibole7218]

any idea how I get my echo dot to stop doing just the basic two beeps for an alarm? I've gone into setting and changes the alarm tone, but it still just does the two beeps whenever I set an alarm. /:

[@TheNCGardener]

This may be a stud question, but can you use the fireTV stick to answer or make phone calls?

[@AutomateYourLife]

No stupid questions! The Fire TV Stick right now can't answer or make the calls but this is functionality that is coming slowly. The Cube just got the ability to accept some webcams.

[@strst31]

Great video! Thanks so much for all your hard work. Definitely saved to favorites.

[@AutomateYourLife]

So glad to hear! Love the save to favorites too!

[@sgtpeppers1969]

When I pair to dots 3rd generation as a stereo pair, do I set them up sperately then pair them?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep, exactly. Set one up, set another up, then set up stereo pair

[@sgtpeppers1969]

@@AutomateYourLife I am really new to the smart speaker world. I had bought an echo dot for the bedroom and liked it so much that I ordered two for the office as a stereo pair. I really appreciate your quick response, thank you. I do have one more question, if you don't mind, Can I purchase one for someone who has a standard Amazon account or do they need to be specificlly prime members? Thank you again.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Robert - No problem...that's why I put videos out like this. You absolutely can purchase one for someone who just has a regular Amazon account. Something like Amazon music won't work on it, but that's OK! There's a free version of that, plus Spotify is available and other music services depending on your region. All good. Buy away, especially during Prime day. If you need to see all the smart home deals and want to support the channel, head through this link to see all the deals (community.automatelife.net/forum/28-amazon-prime-day-2019/)

[@rei7417]

when Alexa saves reminders, and google calendar is linked, are the reminders saved in google calendar?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Reminders are actually just on the Alexa app, so no :(

[@pilot4hire]

How can I use the the speakers so I can hear what is going on at home, or better yet can I talk into the speakers as I am thousands of miles away ... using my phone or iPad into my the echo app.

[@AutomateYourLife]

The Alexa app does allow you to use Alexa on it, but your first request of listening in at home is not possible

[@anjhelyrosemahinay1796]

What app is the latest you could suggest for this echo dot

[@AutomateYourLife]

You can only use the Alexa app with Echo Dots!

[@dsoquendo]

I have looked everywhere for an answer to a question I have. Hopefully I can get some help here. I have echo's in my kids rooms. Each have playlists created on Apple music. When they ask Alexa to play their playlists it only play my playlists from Apple Music. How can Alexa recognize their playlists. The have given their playlists unique names but its not working. Please help. Thanks.

[@delioncommunications9442]

What's the recommended echo device for a beginner?

[@AutomateYourLife]

The Echo 4th Generation speaker

[@delioncommunications9442]

Do you have a review video for echo 4th generation? kindly share me the link

[@Delboy0758]

I don’t know whether you know or not if you have got more than one Amazon speaker Put them all onto multi room then you only have to tell Alexa what you want to listen to Without having to say multi room all the time

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh Delwar! I have like 15 Echo speakers...too many! Thanks for letting others know this though!

[@portalpozyczkowy2137]

Thumbs up :)

[@ronimure1649]

ok ive got a rev4 Alexa How or where do i get a copy of Alexa app ???? I have tried to install about 15 apps to talk with my speaker

[@AutomateYourLife]

Just get the Alexa app on your phone in the app store/google play store!

[@omogenaija1]

I just couldn't connect it to my Wifi. Returning it back, google mini didn't take me 5 mins.

[@britishogo]

Thanks. Like you're videos, plus you're extremely handsome!!! Hehe.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh thanks :)

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Question, in the communications tab, should the imported contacts list shouldn't both calls and messages share all of the same contacts so that you can either call or messages all of your contacts via Alexa? I've tried to uninstall the Alexa app and then reinstall it again, is there a solve for this issue. I asked one of my friends if they had the same issue, and what he told me was that both calls and messages had the same number of contacts. can you help? Thanks!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Phil - Actually the messages side of the communication sends messages direct to Echo products. The only contacts that will show there are people who’s phone number and/or email have been linked to an Echo (and have enabled the features)

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

@@AutomateYourLife thanks for the clarification, greatly appreciated :)

[@AutomateYourLife]

Anytime Phil :)

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

@@AutomateYourLife :-)

[@brianbishop9267]

Hi, I think you video is great. I just want to say that All of my phone contacts are listed in my Alexa contacts list, but I have not found any who are actually connected to an echo. Keep up the good work.

[@ryanolea2311]

Hi brian my echo dot 3 is not working last night i plugged in and im use but now not working what could i do?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hi Ryan - is it giving you a specific message?

[@ryanolea2311]

My echo dot 3 is not working now i have no idea what happened

[@jamieclaybaugh9023]

How many Echo Dots can you have as a group now? It use to be 6.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Don't have that answer actually

[@adisona5582]

Hello mr. Automate your life. Who is Brian? Also how can I get Google assistant on my laptop?

[@AutomateYourLife]

No way I know that's any good! Sorry!

[@anthonyfroggatt]

😊

[@manuelbenitez9568]

Error 12:1:107:22:1 como lo soluciono ?

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Questions How do you delete messages from the communications tap? I know how to delete the voice history from the app. But can seem to find a way to delete text messages sent via the communications section. Can you help?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Swipe to the left on the main screen and you can delete the whole communication from the tab. You can't seem to delete individual messages, however.

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

@@AutomateYourLife Nah, tried to swipe left on the main screen. Didn't work for me... it doesn't want to swipe left for me. Any other suggestions for trying to remove the text messages? As always thanks for your help!

[@AutomateYourLife]

On the name of the person in the main communication page?

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

@@AutomateYourLife yup, finally got it to work! Thanks for your help, I greatly appreciate your help! ☺

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh good! No problem Phil :)

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Can the Amazon Alex app be installed on multiple Android phones under the same account

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep! Absolutely!

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

@@AutomateYourLife Thanks!

[@pendyalaappalaraju7155]

Hi buddy ....I’m trying to connect my contacts with Alexa but I couldn’t connect. Can you please suggest me my mobile is android.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Are you getting an error in the communication tab of the Alexa app?

[@TopBratsBrat]

im trying to pair my printer

[@AutomateYourLife]

If it's Alexa enabled, go into the Alexa app and look for the skill by searching

[@kielia727]

I have a great computer and a crap phone that I can not afford to replace that has so much preinstalled on it that I can not down load applications to the phone. Can I set this up through my computer ? If I can set it up through my computer, can I still make phone calls through the dot ? I am getting older , live alone and have a heart condition. The main reason that I would justify spending money on this is if I could call 911 if I could not get to my phone. If your phone or computer dies, does the dot keep working ? Also, I have that lousy Cortana program on my Windows 10. Will it operate well with Alexa or would I need to disable Cortana ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You won't need to worry about Cortana at all. :) The dot will keep working, and you'd use Alexa.amazon.com to set up and configure your Echo Dot. So yep, you can do it!

[@AutomateYourLife]

HOWEVER...you cannot use it to call 911.

[@bago49]

Can it be done without an Amazon account ??

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not that I know of

[@bago49]

@@AutomateYourLife no problem was just wondering if its base features could've been used without full amazon integration

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah sorry. I don’t think so. Though your account doesn’t have to be much! I’ve even signed up in different countries with addresses that aren’t mine

[@occamsrazor9183]

I have this same cloth-covered echo, it used to work without ever having downloaded the Alexa app? it's been some months since I've plugged it in and now it wants me to ask the help section in the Alexa app. I've downloaded the Microsoft Alexa app and nothing is happening, I'm surrounded by wi-fi and she says she is having trouble connecting...

[@AutomateYourLife]

Ok, so just gonna try and help with some basics. It always needed the Alexa app. It's not from Microsoft, as Amazon made the product. Now, if it's not connected to your own Amazon account and the Alexa app, it's not allowed to connect to your WiFi. You have to set it up in the app. :)

[@occamsrazor9183]

@@AutomateYourLife I see that you were correct about the app setup (I honestly just never remembered doing that) my apologies. I now have reset my Amazon Alexa to factory settings, I have also unplugged my router and modem for five minutes, and I believe I have unregistered it from my Amazon account. I seem to have the correct app that says install the Alexa app. Bottom of phone screen: Commands/Set Up/ Settings. I am stuck on what to do next, can you help? Thank you...

[@adampinuelas3249]

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[@mr.larzary]

Bro can you help me? Why my echo dot is not connecting to wifi network. Please help me

[@AutomateYourLife]

Give me some more info. What do you have for WiFi and how's the strength where you are setting up

[@mr.larzary]

@@AutomateYourLife it connect but show no internet

[@adampinuelas3249]

5 5

[@user-fl7fs8jj1e]

i change internet co how can i connect is there a phone number

[@AutomateYourLife]

You can either reuse the same WiFi credentials (name and password) and then your echo dot will reconnect, or you will have to re-set it up

[@beccilee9344]

I was with you until you got to 'devices" where is it? It is not on ALEXA APP! So much for step by step instructions...

[@AutomateYourLife]

Devices is bottom right in the app. Watch for the orange rectangle or box.

[@braydentress5792]

this video was useless to me because the wifi that i got was amazon B1M and i got no wifi and it did not let me pass thru so i could actually use alexa

[@shivjoey8693]

@bryden tress Is there any process to connect it with mobile hotspot?

[@zomzyz1329]

I'm having a problem where when I'm setting up the device, it says choose my wifi but on the app, no networks are shown, it then goes to the home screen, and then the amazon dot says "Wifi isn't set up on this device" I can't find anything that helps online. I am seriously having trouble.

[@AutomateYourLife]

This might mean that your WiFi is incompatible BUT...I kinda doubt that's the case. It should be detecting other networks around you. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the device you're setting it up with too. Your phone. Otherwise, contact Amazon support on that one

[@zomzyz1329]

@@AutomateYourLife Alright I'll contact Amazon. Thank you for your help though!

[@adampinuelas3249]

A7

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hi Adam!

[@sumisherpa]

its not turning my tv on ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

There's a lot for me to unpack here...you probably need to start at the start. What brand of TV? Did you bring it into the Alexa app? What commands are you using? Can you do it from the app?

[@RM-lj8bv]

It keeps telling me I have incorrect password but it's correct

[@AutomateYourLife]

Try resetting the echo dot fully, and also try rebooting your wifi router. If it keeps doing it, come back tomorrow and then chat with Amazon support

[@jamessansing3164]

All iphone no android

[@braydentress5792]

and the troubleshooting did not help either

[@AutomateYourLife]

You should talk to Amazon Support then. B1M being the name of the device's wifi is just a code so that's fine, but if you can't get it to connect, then you're going to need to chat with them.

[@richardb7269]

Wish youtube videos DON'T USE WAKE WORDS! in their videos. Like you are thanks for extra editing.

[@AutomateYourLife]

You're welcome!

[@Kyle5K]

What an awkward thirty second stare🥴

[@AutomateYourLife]

🤩

[@michaelanakbaja3800]

Dont buy it its possessed

[@AutomateYourLife]

You should probably just run