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Amazon Alexa

Setup Instructions

Follow the steps below to set up Alexa on your JVC Receiver


Step 1: Pair your receiver to your smartphone with Bluetooth

For details, see the instruction manual of the receiver.

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  1. 1) After power on your receiver, open the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
  2. 2) Find and tap the name of your receiver (“”) to begin pairing.
    Follow the instructions, and then press the volume on your receiver to start pairing.
  3. 3) When pairing is complete, PAIRING OK” will appear on your receiver.

Step 2: Download the Alexa app and log in

Available on the Apple App Store® or Google Play™ Store.


Step 3: Pair your receiver to the Alexa App

Option A: Direct Link

Access the following URL on your smartphone.

www.jvc.net/car/alexa

The app settings screen is displayed. Tap on your receiver name.


Option B: Manual Pairing

  1. 1) Make sure receiver is in Alexa source before attempting the setup process.
    Since Alexa session has yet to be established between receiver and Alexa app, “DISCONNECTED” display is expected.
  2. 2) Open the Alexa App and go to the “Devices” tab.
  3. 3) Go to “All Devices” and make sure the receiver has not been set up before (if the receiver has been set up before, it cannot be set up again).
  4. 4) Tap the “+” button located at the top right corner. Tap “Add Device”. From the list of device type, choose “Automotive Accessory”.
    (if you cannot find “Automotive Accessory”, tap “Headphones”)
  5. 5) Your receiver name should appear under the SETUP screen.
    Tap on our your receiver name.
  6. 6) Tap “CONTINUE” to start the setup process.
    Tap “DONE” when setup is complete.

You’re all set! The Alexa function is now ready.


Start Amazon Alexa Function on the receiver

  1. 1) After the setup process (see “Setup the Alexa App” section), Alexa function is ready.
  2. 2) Press the Alexa key on the receiver to speak with Alexa.
    Try: “Play some Music” or “Navigate to home”