Are you looking to control your WiiM audio devices using Alexa voice commands, but finding that Alexa only plays music through your Echo device? You’re not alone. Many users want to seamlessly integrate their voice control with their existing audio systems connected to WiiM. The good news is, setting up Alexa to work with your WiiM for multi-room audio is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to get Alexa controlling your WiiM devices, so you can enjoy music throughout your home exactly where you want it.
Setting Up Alexa to Control Your WiiM Devices
To get Alexa working with your WiiM devices, you’ll need to utilize the Alexa app’s speaker group feature. This allows you to link your Echo device with your WiiM devices, enabling you to direct audio playback to your preferred speakers. Here’s how to set it up:
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Open the Alexa App: Start by launching the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. This is your central hub for managing your Alexa devices and settings.
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Navigate to Devices: Once the app is open, look for the “Devices” tab, typically located at the bottom right of the screen. Tap on this to access your device settings.
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Select “Groups”: Within the Devices tab, you’ll see various options. Choose “Groups”. Alexa automatically creates groups based on the room names you assigned during device setup.
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Choose the Echo Device You Want to Use for Control: Find the group name that corresponds to the Echo device you want to use to control your WiiM. For instance, if you want to use the Echo in your kitchen, select the “Kitchen” group.
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Select “Speakers”: Within the group settings for your chosen Echo device, you’ll find a “Speakers” option. Tap on this. You should see “Choose Speakers” in blue underneath. Tap on “Choose Speakers”.
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Choose Your WiiM Devices: A list of your available devices will appear. Select the WiiM devices you want to include in this speaker group. These are the devices that will play audio when you give Alexa commands to this group. Tap “Next” after selecting your WiiM devices.
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Group Playback Preferences: Finally, you can decide if you want the group to automatically play audio or only play when you specifically name the group in your voice command. Choose your preferred setting.
That’s it! You’ve now set up Alexa to work with your WiiM devices. You can now say commands like, “Alexa, play [your music choice] in the kitchen group,” and the audio will play through your WiiM devices associated with that group, rather than just the Echo device itself. Enjoy seamless voice control of your whole home audio system!
