Alexa Software Update is required to receive the newly released features. Although Alexa is programmed to download the updates automatically, sometimes it fails to perform this job. In this case, you need to update Alexa manually. Millions of people use Amazon Alexa to perform various tasks like asking questions, setting alarms, ordering food, and much more. There are two possible ways to update Alexa software: one is through Alexa update and the other is manual method. If you are curious to know how to update the Amazon Alexa software, then read the complete blog till the end.
Simple steps to update Alexa through checking the Alexa update status
Alexa is good at checking and downloading all available updates. It checks and downloads the software every night without your knowledge. If you want to check the current status and update the software then you need to follow the below steps:
- First of all, open the Alexa app on your mobile phone and go to the menu tab.
- From the menu tab, select the settings option and then select your Echo dot device.
- Thereafter, go to the about tab and check the version of the software.
- Go to the Amazon Alexa official website and cross the software version.
- If your installed software version is different from the Amazon site then you need to update ridge installed software.
- Now, press the mute button on your device to mute your Echo device.
- After pressing the mute button, the ring light on the device will turn red.
- Leave your Alexa muted and connected to the internet connection for about one hour.
- Now, your Alexa will check and download the updated version of the software.
- Once your Alexa software completes, your device will reboot and then start working.
Manual Method to update the Alexa software
You can update the Alexa software manually as well. Follow the below steps to update the Alexa software manually:
- First of all, turn on your Alexa and connect it to the WiFi network.
- Now, open the Alexa app on your smartphone and then go to the devices tab.
- After that, you need to click on the Echo dot tab.
- Next, degrister your Alexa device from the Alexa app.
- Then, turn off your Alexa device for about 1 minute.
- Do not give any command to your Alexa device for the next one hour.
- A green light will start spinning on your Alexa device which indicates that your device is updating.
- Once your device is updated it will reboot automatically.
- Next, you may need to complete the setup of your Alexa device.
- Click on the setup button and follow all on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- Then, again register your device with the Alexa app and connect it to the WiFi network.
- Now, your Alexa device is ready to use.
You can follow either of the above-mentioned methods for Alexa Software Update. In case you get stuck at any stage then contact our Alexa experts. The experts will help you to fix the problems.
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