Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa is to download the app for Android or iPhone. The first time you sign into Alexa, it’ll ask for your Amazon credentials.

To add a widget to your iPhone, press and hold on a blank area and press the plus sign. Search for Amazon Alexa and you should see the Ask Alexa widget.

Alexa is the voice assistant in Amazon's smartspeaker device. Learn about Alexa's current capabilities to manage your smart home.

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