Step by step
- Plug in the speaker and wait for the light.
- Install the speaker’s app on your phone (Alexa or Google Home).
- Follow the app to connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi.
- Say the wake word, such as “Alexa” or “Hey Google”, and ask the time.
Common mistakes
- Buying from an unknown seller and getting a used, still-linked speaker.
Try it yourself
- Ask your assistant what the weather will be tomorrow.
Printable cheat sheet: Setting Up a Smart Speaker
- Plug in the speaker and wait for the light.
- Install the speaker’s app on your phone (Alexa or Google Home).
- Follow the app to connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi.
- Say the wake word, such as “Alexa” or “Hey Google”, and ask the time.
Print this page and keep the sheet by your device. Never write passwords or PINs on it.
Good to know: Take your time and go at your own pace. Nobody genuine will ever ask you for a password, PIN or one-time code, and you never need to share them to follow this lesson. If anything on your screen looks unexpected, stop and ask a family member or your Tech Helper.