You can control a soundbar with Alexa, even if it’s not built-in. Here’s everything you need to know about using Alexa with your soundbar; however, if you choose not to go that route and just want to use a remote to control it, I would suggest checking out our article, so you know what you’re doing.
Using Alexa with Your Soundbar
However, not all soundbars have Alexa pre-installed, but this doesn’t mean that you’re stuck using a remote control. If you already have an Alexa-enabled device, you can connect it and the soundbar to the same Wi-Fi network. From there, you can control the soundbar with your voice commands.
How to Use Soundbars with Alexa Built-In
There are a few advantages to having a soundbar with Alexa. One is you won’t have to search for the remote every time the volume needs adjusting. You can tell Alexa to turn the audio up or down without pressing a button. Alexa can also play local news and weather forecasts and keep you current on the latest sports scores. With an Alexa-enabled soundbar, you can also control your home’s smart system. If your lights, door locks, thermostat, and even your oven are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can control them by giving vocal commands to the soundbar. If that isn’t enough, you can also preheat the oven while you’re in another room listening to your favorite tunes. There are different requirements for each streaming music service. Along with the possibility of subscription fees, you may also have to create a user account even with the free services. Some, like Spotify, do not support Alexa multi-room audio.
How to Use Soundbars Without Alexa Built-In
How to Get Alexa on a Soundbar
If you have a home start system, the small Echo line of products is a great choice. You can control all of your smart devices with either one, including your soundbar. You also need a mobile device that can connect to either Google Play or the Apple App Store. The next step is to download the Music Center app. It’s a free app that walks you through the initial setup sets to connect the soundbar to your Alexa-enabled device. Whichever device you use to get Alexa on your soundbar, you will need a home Wi-Fi network. If you can’t connect the components to the same internet network, you won’t be able to use Alexa with the soundbar.
Conclusion
Alexa can control your soundbar, even if it doesn’t come with this convenient feature. It’s also not hard to get Alexa on your soundbar in the case that it wasn’t pre-installed. You do need to install an app and have an Alexa-enabled device connected to your Wi-Fi network, but after that, you only need to follow a few simple setup steps. It is worth the effort to use Alexa with your soundbar. Not only do you have access to great music streaming services, but you can also control the other smart devices in your home with a simple vocal command.
