How to Connect A Smart TV to Alexa?

If you are lazy to use the remote, you can just ask Alexa to turn on your TV, find something to watch, turn down the volume, and more. Here is how to connect Alexa to your Smart TV.

1. Check that your TV is compatible with Alexa.
2. Connect your TV with the same Network as your Alexa.
3. Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet.
4. Tap the Devices tab.
5. Click on the plus icon on your screen.
6. Click on Add Devices.
7. Tap TV, this is next to the icon of TV.
8. Select your TV brand.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. Depending on the TV model, the remaining steps will vary.

How to control your TV with Alexa?

Once you have connected your TV with Alexa, you can use voice commands to turn your TV on or off, play or pause a movie or more. While commanding make sure you say “Alexa”, followed by the command and finally say the name of your Tv or service provider.

“Alexa turn on [TV name]” or “Alexa turn off [TV name]”.

“Alexa, lower the volume on [TV name]”.

“Alexa mute/unmute on [TV name]”.

“Alexa play/pause/resume/stop [TV name]” .

Can Alexa change TV channel?

As long as Alexa is connected to your device you can command anything like

“Alexa, change the channel to [Channel Name] on [TV name]”.