Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa is to download the app for Android or iPhone. The first time you sign into Alexa, it’ll ask for your Amazon credentials.

How to set up Amazon Alexa on your iPhone The first step is to download the Amazon Alexa app from the App Store. Next, once the app is downloaded, you should be asked to log in with an Amazon account.

Amazon's Alexa app can be very convenient, but you may have unlocked skills that aren't being utilized. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson lists six skills to elevate your Echo.

You can also use the Alexa app to set up routines for the smart plug, effectively automating your everyday tasks.

We've got a host of guides for how to make the best out of your new Alexa speaker, which we've linked below - but for the hottest tips on how to set up the best smart speakers effectively, read on.