If you like to elevate your audio experience, integrating your Polk soundbar with Alexa is the perfect solution. With voice commands, you can adjust volume, control playback, and even incorporate your soundbar into a multi-room audio system. You can easily connect them using the Polk Connect or the Alexa app. This guide outlines the most effective methods to connect your Polk soundbar to Alexa.
Methods to Connect Polk Soundbar to Alexa
You can establish a connection between the Polk soundbar and Alexa in different ways. The following section will cover each method elaborately.
Using the Polk Connect App
The Polk Connect app simplifies the setup process, particularly for models like the Polk Command Bar.
1. Install the app: Get the Polk Connect app on your iPhone by visiting the Apple App Store. Unfortunately, this app is currently unavailable for Android.
2. Sign in to the app: Open the app and create an account or sign in with existing credentials.
3. Set up WiFi connection: Connect the app-installed smartphone to a WiFi network.
4. Setup Alexa: Enable Alexa Voice Services by signing into your Amazon account within the app.
5. Finish the setup: Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Once paired, you can test commands like “Alexa, turn up the volume” to ensure the connection is successful.
Using the Alexa App
1. Activate pairing mode: Activate Bluetooth pairing mode on your Polk soundbar by pressing the Bluetooth button.
2. Install Alexa: Get the Alexa app on your mobile by visiting the Play Store or App Store.
3. Add Device: Run the Alexa application, go to Devices, and tap the + icon.
4. Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select Add Device and choose Bluetooth Devices from the list.
5. Locate the device: Locate your soundbar from the available devices and pair it.
After pairing, you can use Alexa voice commands to control your Polk soundbar.
Using the AUX Cable
You can also use a 3.5mm AUX cable for a wired connection. If you don’t have one, you can visit the Amazon website and buy it.
1. Connect the Cable: Plug one end of the AUX cable into the Polk soundbar and the other end into the AUX port on your Alexa-powered speaker.
2. Configure Alexa: Open the Alexa app, go to Devices, and select your Alexa device.
3. Set Audio output: Choose the Line In/Line Out option to enable the connection. Now, the Alexa speaker has been set as the audio output for your Polk soundbar.
4. Test the setup: Now, you can say voice commands like “Alexa, play music” to check if everything is working.
FAQ
Yes, you can connect them without a smartphone using an AUX cable.
You need to connect the Polk soundbar to the subwoofer and increase the bass settings to your liking.
