How to Group Alexa Devices

Last Updated: November 27, 2022

This wikiHow teaches you how to group Alexa-capable devices using the Alexa mobile app. By grouping devices by room, you control multiple devices with a single command. For example, you could group multiple lighting units together and control them by saying, "Alexa, lights on."

Steps

1
Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet. This app icon looks like a white circle on a blue background. You'll find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- If you don’t have this app, you can download it for free from the Play Store
  or the App Store
  .
- If you haven't set up your Alexa devices and connected them to your wireless network, see this wikiHow before you continue.
2
Tap the house icon. You can find this at the lower right. This will load a page with existing devices and groups.

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3
Tap the + icon.
4
Tap Add Group. A page will load asking for the group name.
5
Type in a group name. You could tap one of the suggestions or enter a name that describes the group's function.
6
Tap Next. A page with the header “Define Groups” will load.
7
Tap devices to add them to the group. A check mark
will appear next to the device’s name to show that it's selected.
- You can add as many items as you like, including speakers, thermostats, and lights.
8
Tap Save. The selected items are now grouped together.
- To change the group settings, go back to the "Devices" (the house icon) page where your group is listed, select the group, and then tap Edit to make changes.