How to Change Background on Echo Show 5
Last updated: Jul 21, 2022
One of your first desires after purchasing the Echo Show 5 is likely to be to change the background image. It further enhances the customization and personalization of your device. You might initially find the process quite overwhelming. It will be quite simple and uncomplicated for you after reading this article.
Either the Alexa app on your phone or the Echo Show device can be used to accomplish this. Let's explore both in more depth.
Method 1
Via Alexa App
By using this approach, you may choose from the images from the gallery on your phone's own and give your device a personal touch!
Step 1: Open the Alexa App and Tap on More
Open the Alexa App on your phone. In the screen that opens up, go to the right-most bottom corner of your screen. You will find the More option there. You need to tap on it to proceed further.
Step 2: Tap on Settings
On the screen that opens up next, you need to select the Settings menu item.
Step 3: Tap on Device Settings
The Settings menu will be visible on the following screen. The device settings option must be selected here.
Step 4: Tap on Your Device Name
All of the gadgets that support Alexa are shown on the following screen. The Echo Show device you wish to change the wallpaper on must be selected.
Step 5: Tap on Photo Display
The settings for your device are all visible and editable on the next screen. Here, you must select photo display.
Step 6: Choose the Picture
The next step will show all of the most recent photos in your phone's gallery. The one you want to use as the background must be chosen.
Step 7: Resize and Upload
You can resize your selected image in the next step. To crop or resize it, you only need to scroll up and down. When finished, click the upload button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 8: Check your Echo Show Device
You can finally check your Echo Show device. In the background, there will be the image of your choice.
Method 2
Via the Echo Show Device
You can pick the background from the device's preinstalled photographs. Below is a detailed explanation of the procedure.
Step 1: Tap on Settings
Swipe down on the home screen to reveal a menu. In the menu, tap on Settings. Or you can instruct Alexa to do so. Just say, “Alexa, go to settings.”
Step 2: Tap on Home & Clock
When the settings menu opens up on the next screen, simply tap on Home & Clock. It is the third option from the top.
Step 3: Tap on Clock & Photo Display.
In the next menu that appears, tap on the first option i.e Clock & Photo display. Here you can customize your clock and photo display appearance.
Step 4: Tap on Your Choice
In the next step, you will be offered various genres to choose from like Art, Nature and Travel, Modern, Playful and etc. Select any.
Once you choose a genre, it will give you different backgrounds to choose from. Keep swiping to the right to navigate all the options.
Once your choice is final, tap on the check mark symbol.
Your preferred option will now be displayed as the background.
Conclusion
Changing the background on your Echo Show device is not that difficult. Even though the process may seem drawn out and tedious, it is not really. We attempted to cover all of the elements in this article so that it would be helpful to you. Keep coming back for more! Spread the word too!