How to use Amazon Alexa on your Samsung soundbar or speaker

Last Update date : Jul 01. 2024
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Connecting your Samsung soundbar or speaker to Amazon Alexa allows you to communicate with your soundbar or speaker using voice commands. To get started with Alexa, you’ll need to add your soundbar or speaker to the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet, and then sign into your Amazon account.

A person holding a Galaxy phone displaying the Amazon Alexa app sign-in screen, with a Samsung soundbar in the background.

In order to use Alexa with your Samsung soundbar or speaker, you must add the soundbar or speaker to the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet. You can use the following steps to add your device to the SmartThings app.

Note: You will need to log into your Samsung account to use SmartThings. You can create a Samsung account if you do not have one.

1 Install and open the SmartThings app on your phone or tablet. Tap Add (the plus sign), then tap Add device, and then tap Add under Samsung devices.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying the 'My home' section of the SmartThings app, highlighting the option to add a new device with a plus sign icon.
2 Tap Soundbar or Speaker, depending on your device type.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying device options in the SmartThings app, with 'Soundbar' and 'Speaker' highlighted.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add your soundbar or speaker to SmartThings.
4 After the device has been added, select the device’s card in the app to open its settings and options.
5 Next, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Alexa Settings, and then tap Amazon Alexa.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying the 'Soundbar' menu in the SmartThings app with 'Alexa Settings' highlighted.
6 Tap Sign In, and then tap GET STARTED on the Welcome to Alexa screen.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying the Amazon Alexa app with options 'GET STARTED' and 'NOT NOW', inviting users to activate voice controls.
7 Tap CONTINUE SETUP.
A Galaxy phone screen showing a message about the compatibility of the device with the Alexa International Version, with a 'CONTINUE SETUP' button.
8 You’ll be prompted to sign into your Amazon account. Enter your credentials, and then tap Sign in.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying the Amazon sign-in page with options to 'Create account' or 'Sign in', and a field for entering an email or phone number.
9 Allow the voice service and connection permissions by tapping Allow.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying a message about voice purchasing via Alexa, with an 'Allow' button to agree to the Alexa Terms of Use.
10 Select your preferred language, and then tap Next.
11 Review the information about using Alexa, and then tap Done.
12 You can now use Alexa with your soundbar or speaker.
A Galaxy phone screen displaying the 'Alexa Settings' menu, showing an Amazon account linked and the selected language as English (US).

Notes:

  • This feature may not be supported depending on the country and model.
  • Supported countries for this feature must follow Amazon Alexa policies.
  • Supported Samsung soundbars and speakers include: Q9, Q8, S6, S8, and the Music Frame series.

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