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# Hardware Basics: Amazon Tap

Amazon Tap is a portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled speaker. Amazon Tap connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, provide information, news, sports scores, weather, and more—instantly.

Hardware | Description
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Power button | Press and hold this button to turn Amazon Tap on or off. When the device is on, the Power button glows. When the device is off, the Power button is unlit. You can also press the Power button to put the device into sleep mode, which conserves overall battery life. To learn more, go to Charge Your Amazon Tap.
Microphone (Talk) button | Press the Microphone (Talk) button to activate and speak to Alexa.
Playback Controls: Play / Pause, Previous, Next, Volume Up, Volume Down | Press the corresponding buttons to play, pause, go back, skip, and adjust the volume when you listen to music and media. If you've enabled hands-free mode for Amazon Tap, press and hold the Play / Pause button for three seconds to turn off the microphone on the device.
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth button | This button allows you to enter Wi-Fi or Bluetooth setup mode. To enter Wi-Fi setup mode, press and hold the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth button for five seconds. To enter Bluetooth setup mode, press the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth button once.
Front light indicators | The front light indicators tell you about the current status of Amazon Tap. To learn more, go to About the Front Light Indicators.
3.5mm audio input | Connect a compatible device (such as a smartphone, tablet, or portable audio player) to this port with an auxiliary audio cable (sold separately). After you connect the device, you can then listen to music and media from the device through your Amazon Tap. This port supports line-in connections only. Note: When you connect another device to the audio input port, you can't interact with Alexa until you disconnect the other device.
Micro-USB port | Use this port to charge your Amazon Tap with the included micro-USB charging cable and power adapter. You can also charge your device with the Charging Cradle. To learn more, go to Charge Your Amazon Tap.

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