Amazon Echo Dot

BEFORE YOU START:

a) You need to have / create an Amazon accountb) You will need to download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computerc) You will need another device along with your phone to register the device.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Connecting to the network1. Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or

computer

2. Sign in with your Amazon account or create a new one

3. Plug in the Echo Dot, and wait for it to switch on (it will light up)

4. In the Alexa app - select the device: Echo Dot

5. Click Connect to Wifi, the app will tell you go to your phone's Wi-Fi settings, do this. When in Wi-Fi settings, select the Echo Dot's wifi network - will be in the form of: Amazon-xxx (x - number).

6. Once successfully connected, go back to the Alexa App - you will be presented with a confirmation message. Click Continue.

7. Before selecting the Wi-Fi network, you will need to locate the MAC address of the device in order to register it and get it working on Hallnet. To do this:

a. On the current page in the app, scroll to the bottom of the page, where the Mac Address will be displayed - note this down.

8. You will now need to register the device using a laptop / desktop:

a. Visit https://hallnet.info/cgi-bin/Roombase4/wifi-macmanage and log in with your Loughborough Credentials

b. Enter the MAC address you found in this format- xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

c. Fill in the device name (of your choosing)

d. Click Register, once this is done, go back to the Alexa app.

9. In the app, select Hallnet, and enter the Pre-shared Key (PSK) outlined in the Registration page.

10. Wait for your device to connect, and make sure to change your phone's wireless network back to eduroam.