![]() Pro Tip: If you’re selling or giving away your Echo, you should do a factory reset to erase your personal information. With Alexa Routines, you can schedule your lights to turn on and off, change brightness, and change colors. For third-generation Dots, you hold the “Action” button down for 25 seconds.For other Echos, Echo Shows, and second generation Echo Dots, you press and hold the volume down and microphone off/mute buttons at the same time until the light turns orange.For first-generation Echos, you stick the end of a paperclip into the hole on the back of the device.You can also reset by pressing buttons right on your Echo Next to where it says “Registered To,” tap “deregister” to remove the Echo from your account. Tap “Devices” from the bottom navigation bar > “Echo & Alexa” > then select your device. I recommend doing a factory reset via the Alexa app ![]() If your Alexa still doesn’t work, this stronger “reboot” will actually wipe your Echo so it’s just as it was when it came out of the factory. ![]() Reboot your Wi-Fi router by (you guessed it!) unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds and then plugging it back in.Tap into the device > next to “Wi-Fi Network,” tap “Change” and follow the prompts to update.Open the Alexa app > tap “Devices” > “Echo & Alexa” and check that your Echo isn’t listed as “offline.” Make sure your Echo is connected to the internet (This simple trick solves 99% of my tech problems!) #2. Unplug your EchoĪs with most tech items, shutting off power, waiting 30 seconds, then plugging it back in can work miracles. 3 things to try when Alexa stops working #1. You get the circling blue light, your music randomly stops playing, or Alexa stops responding.įortunately, it’s likely not a permanent failure-and with a few tricks, you can probably get your Echo back up and running. If you find the light rings on your Amazon Echo distracting, you can now easily turn them off, following the instructions above. Pin You’ll want to keep these Alexa troubleshooting tips handy! Echos are pretty stable, but every once in a while something goes a little wonky
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |