Questions tagged [amazon-echo]

For questions about the Amazon Echo family, including the Echo and the Echo Dot in all versions. Use this tag when your question pertains to the device itself. Consider adding the [alexa] tag when your question is more about the cloud voice service that powers the Echo.

Use this tag for questions that are about the Amazon Echo family, including the Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show.

Consider the question check list if your question fits the tag. You can also look at the example questions. If this tag doesn't fit your question have a look below at somehow related tags that might fit your question better.

Question checklist

  • Is the question primarily about the Amazon Echo devices, not the service in general?

  • Is the question not about a third party device using Alexa Voice Service?

Example questions

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  • Use for questions about the Alexa assistant itself (consider using both this tag and if necessary).

  • For general questions about voice recognition and processing, use .

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Why doesn't the Amazon Echo respond to advertisements or reports about Alexa?

I previously asked about what you can do if Alexa is triggered by a television programme, but recently I realised something strange: The Echo does not respond to the voices in adverts for the Echo, even if voices say "Alexa, play ..." or "Alexa, set…
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How can Amazon Echo Dot be made for families with children (parental control)?

I have been unsuccessfully researching on how to add parental control for the Amazon Echo Dot. I also read in Amazon Echo, Dot and Tap (Alexa) for Families with Children which indicate that there are no parental control option on Echo…
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How do I force my Amazon Echo to update to the latest version?

Version 4812 of the Echo software apparently includes the new 'Computer' wake word, which seems really exciting. However, my device is still running version 4540 and hence doesn't have the wake word yet. The Amazon documentation says: Your Alexa…
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How do I stop an Amazon Echo from making a sound after restarting?

When booting, the Amazon Echo plays a sound and says 'hello', which is usually not a problem, but I'm concerned that if I have a power failure in the night, the Echo might reboot and play a loud sound, waking me up. One user seems to have…
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Does Amazon Echo work in countries where Amazon is yet to launch Echo officially?

I am considering to get an Echo Dot in UK but will use in it a country where Amazon is yet to launch officially. Will Echo even work? If anyone from community has tried something similar can you please list what features on Echo are limited in…
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I'd like Alexa to announce a monthly reminder

I'd like Alexa to announce a monthly reminder on the same day each month, but it seems she only knows "weekly", "daily", etc. Is there another way?
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Alexa for Business

I'm interested in Alexa for Business, and I'm wondering if the Drop-In feature that is present in the Regular Alexa implementation is available in the business implementation? I have not been able to find any Amazon Documents referencing this…
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Proper way to add an Echo Dot 2 to my existing system

I have an Echo 2 paired with an Amazon Bluetooth receiver which in turn feeds an 70v Amp that plays throughout the home. This works. However, my wife has to constantly go from the Kitchen to the Great Room to speak to "Alexa." My solution was to…
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How can the software of an Amazon Smart Plug be updated?

I have two Amazon Smart Plugs. Per Amazon, the Latest Software Version is 102000009. My Plugs show 1000015. My devices will work for a very short time before becoming unresponsive. I'd like to update the software to see if that resolves the problem…
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Force Echo 2 to Mono Output

My Echo (2nd Gen) is paired with a Bluetooth receiver which, in turn, feeds that signal to a 70 volt Mono amp that services the entire house, one speaker per room. Listening to the music, it sounds very much like I am getting only the Left or Right…
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What does this Amazon echo light indicator mean?

My echo keeps showing this indicator. It goes on for a long while, stops some time later, but then I notice it's happening again.
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