Alexa is now a household name, and many of us have become accustomed to being able to control most of our smart home devices with a simple voice command. If you want to know if you can connect or control your Toshiba TV to Alexa, we have absolutely everything you need to know!
How to Know if Your Toshiba TV Can Connect to Alexa
It’s really very simple, if your Toshiba TV is a smart TV, i.e. it can connect to your home wireless network, then you have a smart TV! That means that your television does have the capability to connect and be controlled through Alexa.
Now, if you have a Toshiba smart TV, you will certainly want to know how to properly connect it to Alexa to start controlling your TV without ever needing a remote.
How to Connect Toshiba TV to Alexa
In order to connect Alexa to your Toshiba TV, you will need to have access to both the Toshiba Smart Home App as well as your Alexa App on your smartphone.
- Log in to your Toshiba Smart Home App.Click on Settings, then Alexa Skills Setup.Copy the Skills Pairing Code.Log in to your Alexa App.Find the Toshiba Smart Home App option and click it to enable.You will be prompted to an Account Linking Page.Input the Skills Pairing Code.Select Approve Enabling The Skills.
You will hopefully now be able to control your Toshiba TV by talking to your Alexa at any time! Once this connection is made, you will never have to do it again unless you need to reset one of the devices.
How to Control Toshiba TV Through Alexa
After you have connected your Toshiba TV to Alexa, it’s smooth sailing!
You can now use the basic voice commands through your Echo to control your Toshiba TV. In case you’re not quite sure what these commands might sound like, we have compiled a list of popular requests!
- To turn the TV on and off: “Alexa, turn on/off Toshiba TV”To go to the main menu: “Alexa, go home on Toshiba TV”To find a streaming system: “Alexa, open Netflix/HBO etc.”To find a program to watch: “Alexa, search for romantic comedies/thrillers etc. on Toshiba TV”To change the source: “Alexa, change the input to HDMI/cable etc.”
You can also raise and lower the volume, play, pause, stop, fast forward, or rewind any program, and so much more!
Why Won’t My Alexa Control Toshiba TV?
The most likely problem is that either your Echo device or your television is not properly connected to the internet.
You should double check the connection, make sure there is no interference between the router and the devices, and you may even need to check with your internet service provider to ensure you have enough bandwidth to cover your many smart home devices.
Remember, both devices need to be connected to the same wireless network in order to function properly together.
Final Thoughts
Now you know that you certainly can connect and control your Toshiba TV through Alexa and even how to make the connection, use voice commands to control the TV, and even how to assess any problems that may be occurring.
So next time you lose your remote, have your hands full with making dinner, doing laundry, or even if you are just across the room, you can still enjoy and control your Toshiba smart television with just the sound of your voice.
