Note that stereo pairs are not the same as syncing music on multiple speakers. When music is synced on speakers throughout your home, the same sound comes from all speakers. When speakers are paired for stereo, the left and right channels are separated and send different signals to each speaker.
There will be no indication that it has been updated unless you are staring at it the whole time and notice when the speaker lights flicker upon restarting. However, you’ll know it hasn’t been updated if it shows a network error when you try to pair it.
The speakers must be connected to the same network online and in the same room.
Place your speakers where you want them, and decide which will be the left speaker and the right speaker. You might want to rename the speakers in the Device Settings in the Alexa app for iOS or Android to make them easier to remember. (i.e., Echo Dot Left Speaker, Echo Dot Right Speaker).
In the Alexa app, tap Devices at the bottom of the home screen. Tap the plus sign in the top right. Select Combine speakers. Select Stereo pair/subwoofer 2 Images Close Tap the two speakers you want to use for the stereo pair. A checkmark will appear next to the chosen speakers. Test the stereo channels by tapping on the Left speaker. Be sure the sound is coming from the correct speaker. If it’s not coming out of the correct speaker, tap Swap Speakers. Create a name for the stereo pair.
To play music on the stereo pair, you can say, “Alexa, play [song] on [name you gave the stereo pair],” or you can ask it to play in the room where the stereo pair is located. “Alexa, play [song] in the [room where the stereo pair is located].
If you don’t like how your speakers sound, there are equalizer settings in the smartphone Alexa app. Go to Devices on the home screen. The speakers must be adjusted individually. Tap on one of the speakers, then tap on the Settings gear icon in the top right corner. Go to Audio Settings.
You can use a voice command to adjust audio settings on the fly. Say, “Alexa, turn up the bass/midrange/treble on [speaker name].”
Songs to Try On Your Stereo Echo Speakers
After connecting and adjusting the Echo stereo paired speakers, here are some songs to test out the panning and separation of the speakers.
“Still Sane” by Lorde “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck Main Title From “Star Wars” by John Williams and London Symphony Orchestra “Black Hole Sun” by Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac “Ms. Jackson” by Outkast “Toxic” by Brittany Spears “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars
Enjoy Stereo Sound From Your Echo Speakers
Once you’ve experienced the room-filling sound from one pair of stereo Echo speakers, you’ll likely want more. It’s no problem to create pairs in each room, and you can have as many as you like.
