Amazon and their Alexa voice assistant have revolutionized the world of smart homes. To make things even better, you can connect their Echo Dot device to your soundbar and enhance the experience altogether. When these devices are paired together, the audio output from your Echo Dot will be heard through the soundbar.
There are two ways to connect them together, one through Bluetooth and the other using the AUX cable. Based on your soundbar and its connectivity options, you can either choose to connect it wirelessly or through cable. I have explained both methods in this article, along with the ways to disconnect the connected devices in the end.
How to Connect Echo Dot to Soundbar Wirelessly via Bluetooth
The Echo Dot device comes with an in-built Bluetooth feature. If your soundbar supports Bluetooth, you can connect both devices wirelessly without much hassle. Before we begin, make sure you have the Amazon Alexa app downloaded and set up on your smartphone.
1. Ensure the Echo Dot device is connected to power, turned on, and paired with the Amazon Alexa app.
2. If you haven’t already, connect the Echo Dot to your home WiFi and ensure it is properly set up.
3. Turn on your soundbar and enable Bluetooth pairing on the device.
4. Now, launch the Alexa app on your smartphone and click on the Settings option under the Main Menu.
5. From the options displayed on the screen, choose the Device Settings option and pick your specific Echo Dot device.
6. Within that, click on the Bluetooth option, and under that, tap on Pair A New Device.
7. Now, select your soundbar from the devices displayed on the screen to connect the Alexa device to it.
That is all it takes to connect your Echo Dot device to any soundbar wirelessly through Bluetooth.
How to Connect Echo Dot to Soundbar Using AUX Cable
If your soundbar does not have the Bluetooth feature or if you are not able to connect them wirelessly, you can always go with the 3.5mm AUX cable. The Echo Dot device comes with the AUX port for this very purpose. You can get a new AUX cable or use the old one if it is in good condition.
1. On your smartphone, launch the Alexa app and go to the Main Menu.
2. Under that, choose the Devices option and tap on your Echo Dot device.
3. From the options shown, click on the AUX Audio option and select Line In or Line Out.
4. Now that the app is all set, move on to connect the devices using the cable.
5. Locate the AUX IN and OUT ports on the soundbar and the Echo Dot device and plug in the AUX cable in their respective ports.
Now that the connection is complete, the Echo Dot and your soundbar will work hand in hand to provide you with the best service possible.
How to Disconnect Echo Dot From Soundbar
If you ever wish to disconnect the Echo Dot from its connected soundbar, you can do so in a few simple steps. All that matters is whether the connection was made wirelessly or using an AUX cable.
Disconnect Echo Dot From Soundbar Connect via Bluetooth
1. On your smartphone, open the Alexa app and go to the Main Menu.
2. Click on Settings and choose the Your Devices option.
3. Under that, click on your Echo Dot device and tap on the Bluetooth option.
4. Click on the Forget Device option under your soundbar paired with the Echo Dot.
Disconnect Echo Dot From Soundbar Connect via AUX Cable
If the connection was made through the AUX cable, it is simple to disconnect the devices from each other. Simply remove the AUX cable from the devices. Once the cable is removed, the connection will be lost automatically.
FAQ
You can connect the Echo Show to your soundbar wirelessly through Bluetooth. All Echo devices have similar connection methods and instructions.
Yes, using the Bluetooth feature or 3.5mm AUX cable, you can easily connect the Echo Dout to your Samsung Soundbar.
Yes. You can connect the Echo Dot device to your TV paired with a soundbar or any audio system.
If the soundbar has only an Optical port and not an Aux port, connect the Echo Dot device to your soundbar via Bluetooth.
