If you have a Sharp Xumo TV and an Amazon Alexa and Echo device, you can use an Alexa Skill to control your Xumo TV. Connecting your Xumo TV to your Alexa allows you to use your voice to operate your TV with functional, hands-free commands.

Note: The Xumo TV skill for Alexa is currently supported in the United States on Sharp-branded Xumo TVs. This skill does not support all Xumo TV voice remote features and capabilities.

Explore the links below to find out more about the Xumo TV skill for Alexa:

• How can I get started with the Xumo TV skill for Alexa?
• How can I use my Echo device to control my Xumo TV?  
• How do I set up my Echo device on my Xumo TV?  
• How do I disconnect my Xumo TV from my Alexa device?  

How can I get started with the Xumo TV skill for Alexa?

To start using the Xumo TV skill for Alexa, you will need the following:  

• An active internet connection for your Xumo TV. To check if your TV is connected to the internet, go to Settings > Network and select Connect to a Wi-Fi network or Connect to Ethernet and follow the instructions on-screen. To learn more, visit How do I connect my Xumo TV to the internet?  
• A Xumo account — sign up here.  
• A compatible Echo device, such as an Echo, Echo Show, Echo Dot, Echo Spot or Echo Plus.  
• The Alexa mobile app downloaded and installed on your iOS or Android device.  

Tip: If you need help setting up an Echo device or downloading the Alexa mobile app, visit Amazon's digital services and device support page.  

How can I use my Echo device to control my Xumo TV?

To use the Xumo TV skill for Alexa, say “Alexa” followed by a voice command to perform any of these actions on Xumo TV:  

• Turning Xumo TV on or off [1]
• Controlling the volume level  
• Muting and unmuting Xumo TV  
• Changing the channel [2]
• Switching between input sources  
• Searching for content  
• Controlling video playback (play/pause)  
• Launching apps and settings  

[1] Turn On Your Xumo TV Using Alexa

To use your Alexa device to turn on Xumo TV, enable Wake with media casting. 
Here’s how to set it up:

1. On your Xumo TV, go to Settings.
2. Select Device Settings.
3. Choose Power Preferences.
4. Turn on the option called Wake with Media Casting.

[2] Change the Channel Using Alexa

To change live TV channels with Alexa, you’ll need to connect an antenna to your Xumo TV. 
Here’s what to know:

• This only works with live channels that come through an antenna.
• It does not work with streaming channels including any channels available through third-party apps or FAST services.

How do I set up my Echo device on my Xumo TV?

To use the Xumo TV skill for Alexa, follow these steps to link your Xumo account to your Amazon account:  

1. Open the Alexa mobile app.  
2. Select the Menu icon   near the bottom-left of the screen.  
3. Tap Skills & Games.  
4. Search for Xumo TV and select the skill.  
5. Tap Enable.  
6. Sign into your Xumo account when prompted.  
7. Select Continue, then follow the prompts to return to the Alexa app.  
8. The Alexa mobile app will automatically search for compatible TVs and present options for you to select.  
9. Select your Xumo TV, then select Continue. 

Tips:  

• If you can’t choose your Xumo TV, go to Manage devices in the Xumo TV skill in the Alexa app to complete this step.
• If you’d like to change how you refer to your TV when using Alexa voice commands, you can customize your device’s name in the Alexa app.  

10. Choose the Alexa devices you wish to use with your Xumo TV.  
11. Select Link Devices.  

How do I disconnect my Xumo TV from my Echo device?

To temporarily disable your Xumo TV from receiving commands from your Echo device, follow these steps:  

1. Open the Alexa app.  
2. Select the lightbulb icon.  
3. Select Xumo TV under Devices.  
4. Toggle Enable off to disable the Xumo TV skill for Alexa or select the trash can icon to remove it entirely.  

Note: This action does not stop Amazon from receiving certain information, including details about your Xumo TV and other devices connected to it; it will temporarily stop your Alexa devices from controlling the TV until you toggle Enable again.  

To temporarily delete your Xumo TV from your Alexa app and stop receiving commands from your Echo device, follow these steps:  

1. Open the Alexa app.  
2. Select the lightbulb icon.  
3. Select Xumo TV under Devices.  
4. Tap the trash can icon to remove it from your Alexa app.  

Note: This action does not stop Amazon from receiving certain  information about your Xumo TV and other devices connected to it; it will prevent your Alexa devices from controlling the TV until you wish to set up the TV with Alexa again.  

To permanently delete your Xumo TV and account information from your Alexa app and stop receiving commands from your Echo device, follow these steps:  

1. Open the Alexa mobile app.  
2. Select the Menu icon  near the bottom-left of the screen.  
3. Tap Skills & Games.  
4. Search for Xumo TV and select the skill.  
5. Tap Disable Skill.  
6. Tap Disable.  

Note: This action will unlink your account and will stop Amazon from receiving certain information about your Xumo TV and other devices connected to it. If you wish to use Alexa again with your Xumo TV, you will need to go through the entire setup process again (See How do I set up my Echo device on my Xumo TV? for instructions.)  

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