By default, saying “Alexa” near an Alexa speaker will activate the voice assistant, and it will begin listening to your requests or commands. If you’re wondering how to change Alexa’s name, this guide is for you.
Whether someone in your family shares Alexa’s name or you’d prefer to say something else, you can change the wake word of Amazon’s assistant to an entirely different one of your choosing. If you’re having unwanted activations, changing the wake word will undoubtedly help.
- Open the Amazon Alexa app on your Androidor iOS device.
Open-the-Amazon-Alexa-app-on-your-Android-or-iOS-device.jpg - Tap the three-line menu button on the top left of the screen.
How to Change Your Alexa’s Name - Select Settings, then Device Settings.
Select-Settings-then-Device-Settings.jpg - Scroll down and tap ‘Wake Word.’ Next, select Alexa, Amazon, Echo, or Computer, depending on your preference.
How to Change Your Alexa’s Name Note: After you’ve changed it to one of the alternatives, you can change it to Alexa if your preference changes. Follow the steps above.
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