How to Use Alexa

Before using Alexa

  • To use Alexa, communication between the vehicle and Amazon Cloud is required. Enable either one of the following functions. In order for Alexa to play streaming music, communication with the Wi-Fi client function is required.

    • Connected Service function*1

    • Wi-Fi client function*2

  1. Refer to the Connected Service owner’s manual.

  2. Set the communication with the Wi-Fi client function using the following procedure.

    1. Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.

    2. Select “Connectivity Settings”.

    3. Select “Wi-Fi Client Settings”.

    4. Make sure that “Wi-Fi Client Mode” is enabled.

    5. A Wi-Fi connection can be made with the device to be used from “Search for Available Wi-Fi Networks” or “Wi-Fi Protected Setup ⁠(WPS)”.

    The Wi-Fi client function communicates using the customer's mobile device, therefore communication fees are borne by the customer. If the Wi-Fi client function is enabled, the only connection method for Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is a USB connection.

 

  • Set your Mazda Connect “Home Region” using the following procedure.

    1. Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.

    2. Select “System Settings”.

    3. Select “Home Region”.

    4. Select the country and region.

 

  • Sign into your Amazon account using the following procedure.

    1. Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.

    2. Select “Alexa Settings”.

    3. Select “Sign In”.

    4. Follow the Mazda Connect screen to sign in.

 

  • When Alexa is playing streaming music, noise may occur or music may be interrupted due to signal reception conditions or other factors.

  • After removing or installing the lead-acid battery, Alexa is unavailable until the GPS signal is received. Move the vehicle to a location where the GPS signal can be received.

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When using Alexa

There are two ways to use Alexa.

  • Say, “Alexa”.*1

  • Press the talk/pick-up button.*2

  1. Can be used when Alexa Hands-Free is enabled on “Alexa Settings” in Mazda Connect.

  2. Can be used when Push-to-talk is enabled on “Alexa Settings” in Mazda Connect.

 

The main functions that can be controlled by Alexa are as follows. Examples of these and other functions can also be confirmed on Mazda Connect.

  • Full-auto air conditioner on/off

  • Airflow temperature control

  • Airflow amount control

  • Airflow mode switching

  • Recirculate/fresh air mode switching

  • Defroster on/off

  • Seat warmer on/off

  • Seat ventilation on/off

  • Steering warmer on/off

  • Navigation destination setting and canceling

  • Hands-free telephone

 

When confirming examples of Alexa features

  1. Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.

  2. Select “Alexa Settings”.

  3. Select “Things to Try”.

 

When signing out of your Amazon account

  1. Select “Sign Out” from the “Alexa Settings” menu screen.

  2. Follow the Mazda Connect screen to sign out.

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