The – and + are the volume controls, the circle is the action button, and the circle with the line through it is the microphone off button. When you press the action button, you can ask Alexa questions or to control things.
What does the circle button on Alexa mean?
The button with the microphone turns the microphone off and on. In other words, if you don’t want Alexa to hear you, then you turn off the microphone. (If you do, there will be a red ring so you know that she can’t take input.)
Which button turns Alexa off?
At the top of the tall speaker are four buttons. Two are for manual control of the volume, although you can ask Alexa to get louder or more quiet by asking out loud. A third is the action button, which you can press to manually wake up Alexa button powers off the device.
How do I turn off the Alexa light ring?
Since the yellow light indicates an Amazon notification, you can change the settings in the app to change when the light appears. To stop all these notifications, go to Settings > Device Settings > (your Echo Dot) > Communications and tap the toggle off.
Why is Alexa spinning blue and green?
Slowly spinning teal and blue means that your device is starting up. If the device has not been set up, the light turns to orange when the device is ready for setup.
How do you put Alexa in pairing mode?
First, open the Alexa app and tap Devices, then Echo & Alexa. Select the device you want to use, then tap Bluetooth Devices. Tap Pair A New Device. The Echo will search for devices to pair with and show a list of available devices.
How do I know if someone dropped me on Alexa?
Use Drop In to open an instant conversation between your devices or with your Alexa contacts. When you receive a Drop In, the light indicator on your Echo pulses green and you connect to your contact automatically.
Where is the microphone button on my Alexa?
Tap the microphone button on the bottom of Echo or Dot. When you do, both that button and the indicator ring running around the outside of the gadget will glow red. This shows you that Alexa is no longer operational and will not be able to accept any voice commands until you re-enable the microphone.
Is Alexa listening all the time?
The short answer is yes, Alexa is always listening to you. Or rather the microphone on your Alexa smart speaker is always active (by default, at least) and is constantly monitoring voices in your home in order to hear its wake word.
Do you leave Alexa plugged in all the time?
They are intended to stay plugged in and always on. They don’t use hardly any electricity when not actively in use, so I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I personally leave an echo plus and 2 dots plugged in at all times.
Can you turn Alexa off when not in use?
While it is possible to disable some of those alerts or dismiss them, there is no way to turn them off permanently. Alexa is designed to always be ready for voice commands, which means it’s always listening and always on—as long as the Echo Dot and related devices have power.
Why is Alexa glowing green?
A spinning or flashing green light on your Echo device means there’s an incoming call or an active call or an active Drop In.
How do I stop the spinning green light on my Alexa?
To stop the flashing green light, pick up the call (by saying “answer call”), decline the call (by saying “decline call”), or simply ignore the call until it stops ringing.
Why is the green light on my Alexa staying on?
A spinning green ring occurs when you are on an active call or a drop-in. The device continues to spin in a clockwise direction till you hang up the call. If you are not on a call and still see the green ring spinning in circles, say “Alexa, hang up” or disconnect the call from your app.
Why is my Alexa spinning blue and not working?
Alexa Is Updating Its Firmware Amazon only sends updates when a device is not in use. What is this? When the updates occur, your Echo will stop responding for a few minutes. During that time, you’ll see a spinning blue light just like the one Alexa shows when it’s processing a command.
Why does Alexa light up blue when no one is talking?
It simply means that the smart speaker has heard your command and is currently processing it. As soon as Alexa finishes processing your request, the blue light will disappear. You do not need to take any action as the light will disappear on its own, and it should not cause you any worry.
Why is my Alexa blinking blue and making noise?
When it starts flashing blue it means Alexa is responding to your request.
Why is my Alexa not connecting?
Connectivity problems can sometimes be caused by network hardware, rather than the devices that connect to the network. Restart the Alexa-enabled device. Power off or unplug the Echo or Alexa-enabled device, turn it back on, then connect to Wi-Fi again.
Why is my Alexa not pairing?
Check that you have the latest version of the Alexa app. Make sure your Echo device is compatible with Echo Connect. Restart your Echo Connect by unplugging the power adapter from the back of the device, then plugging it back in. Check that your Wi-Fi credentials are correct.
How can you tell if someone is listening in on Alexa?
How do you know when Alexa is listening? When it comes to privacy, there should be no surprises. You’ll always be able to tell when Alexa is listening to your request because a light indicator will appear on your Echo device or an audible tone will sound.
Can someone else connect to my Alexa?
In the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Your Profile & Family and select your name. Tap Guest Connect, then select the name of your host’s Echo under the Available Connections section. Tap the Join button to access the Echo.
Can you use your Alexa as a listening device?
Can you use Alexa to listen remotely? Yes, Alexa lives in the cloud. The echo is the conduit between you and the cloud. You can control any Alexa supported devices remotely when you are away from home.
