Alexa lights up blue to show you that your voice command is being processed. Your Echo device might also just be starting up or restarting.
Why is my Alexa just showing blue light?
A cyan spotlight on a blue ring means that Alexa is listening. The light ring glimmers briefly when Alexa has heard and is processing your request. A briefly glimmering blue light might also mean the device is receiving a software update.
Why is my Alexa blue and not responding?
If Alexa lights up but won’t respond, the most common reason is that it didn’t understand you, so repeat the command. It might also have ignored the command if it thought your request was intended for another nearby Alexa device. You can also check your Wi-Fi connection and network settings, or reset the Alexa device.
Why does Alexa light up for no reason?
It’s Alexa’s way of telling you the smart speaker is in Setup Mode or attempting to connect to your Wi-Fi network. So, if your network connection lapses from time to time, you’re bound to encounter this color on what appear to be random occasions.
What do the colors on Alexa mean?
Blue means your Echo is listening to or responding to a voice command. Yellow is a message, reminder, or notification alert, green is a call or Drop In, and purple (usually) indicates Do Not Disturb mode. White signals volume changes or Alexa Guard switching to Away mode.
Is there a reset button on Alexa?
Tap the Echo & Alexa icon at the top. Select the speaker you want to factory reset. Scroll down and tap Factory Reset. Confirm the factory reset.
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.
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 my Alexa green when I’m not on a call?
Why is my Alexa green when I’m not on a call? The green light does not always mean that you are on a call. A pulsing green ring indicates that you are getting an incoming call or drop-in.
How can you tell if someone is listening to Alexa?
If you’re worried that Amazon Echo or Amazon Echo Dot is spying on you without your permission, it’s easy to tell when the device is listening. Just look for a circular blue LED light on the device or listen for the tone that sounds when Alexa wakes up.
Why is my Alexa purple?
The Amazon Echo purple ring will only appear if you have the Do Not Disturb mode toggled on. People like the Do Not Disturb mode as it snoozes all notifications including messages and calls, for a specified period. This is highly useful if you do not want your focus to break such as during an important meeting.
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.
Can you reset Alexa without the app?
Why is my Alexa not connecting to Wi-Fi?
Check that you have the latest version of the Alexa app. Make sure that your Echo device is within 30 feet (or 10 meters) of your wireless router. Check that your Echo device is away from any devices that cause interference (such as microwaves, baby monitors, or other electronic devices).
Can you tell Alexa to shut up?
Basic Alexa commands Stop or pause: “Alexa, stop” or, “Alexa, shut up.”
Does Echo Dot light stay on?
The light ring on the top of the Echo will illuminate and will stay lit until you turn it off with ‘Alexa, turn off night light’ or simply ‘Alexa turn off.
Does Alexa have a night light?
Tap the Night Light skill. Tap Enable. Say, “Alexa, open Night Light” to turn on the night light. If you want the light to turn off automatically, say, “Alexa, open Night Light for three hours,” and it will shut off after the specified amount of time.
Can you reset Alexa without the app?
Can you tell Alexa to reboot?
Why won’t the blue light on my Alexa turn 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 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.
