The Echo Dot setup will take about three to four minutes to finish. All of the devices that are operated with Alexa can be setup with the Alexa app and this includes the echo dot setup.

Make sure that you have the Wifi connection on to connect to the Amazon Echo Dot, Echo, Echo plus or Echo Show. Make sure you have downloaded the Alexa app onto your computer or smartphone. Wifi is an absolute must. You need the Amazon Echo App to be downloaded as well.