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.