Want to personalize your Amazon Echo or stop confusing your smart speaker with a family member named Alexa? Changing Alexa’s wake word is a quick and easy process. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to change Alexa’s name using the Alexa app or with a simple voice command.
Changing Alexa’s Name with the Alexa App
Using the Alexa app offers a visual guide to changing your device’s wake word. Follow these simple steps:
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Open the Alexa App: Download and install the Alexa app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store if you haven’t already.
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Navigate to More: Locate the three-line icon in the bottom right corner of the app and tap “More.”
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Access Settings: In the More menu, tap on “Settings.”
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Go to Device Settings: From the Settings menu, select “Device Settings.”
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Choose Your Device: Select the specific Amazon Echo device you want to modify from the list of connected devices.
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Open Device Options: Tap the gear icon in the top right corner of the device settings page.
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Select Wake Word: In the device options, find and select “Wake Word.” This section also allows you to customize other features like Alexa’s voice and volume.
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Choose a New Wake Word: Select a new wake word from the available options: “Amazon,” “Computer,” “Echo,” or “Ziggy.”
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Confirm Your Choice: Tap “OK” to confirm your new wake word. The change may take a few minutes to apply. You can continue using the old wake word until the update is complete.
Remember to repeat these steps for each Echo device if you have multiple devices and want to change the wake word for all of them.
Changing Alexa’s Name with a Voice Command
For a hands-free approach, use a voice command to change Alexa’s name:
- Ask Alexa: Say, “Alexa, can we change your name?”
- Listen to Alexa’s Response: Alexa will prompt you to choose a new wake word from the available options (“Amazon,” “Computer,” “Echo,” or “Ziggy”).
- Say the New Wake Word: Clearly pronounce the new wake word you want to use.
The change will take a few seconds to process. You can use the old wake word until the update is finalized. This voice command method offers a convenient way to quickly change Alexa’s name without needing to use the app.
