You do have the option to use Wi-Fi extenders or a mesh network to improve your home’s Wi-Fi. The closer your router is to your Alexa device-and the more wireless congestion in your immediate vicinity-the more this trick will help. Connect to Your Router’s 5GHz Wi-Fi NetworkĪll Alexa-powered devices are compatible with 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, which offer faster data transfer speeds and less congestion than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks but can’t cover as much ground. Additionally, avoid placing Alexa devices close to walls, microwaves, baby monitors, and other electrical devices that could cause interference. The more central the location, the stronger the router signal. Try moving your Alexa device closer, preferably in a central location and within 30 feet of your wireless router.
Sometimes, your Alexa-powered device might be too far away from your modem and router, especially in a larger, multi-story home.