what do you do when alexa is having trouble understanding?
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['#1. Wait a few hours and then try asking Alexa something again. ... ', '#2. Unplug the Echo device and plug it back in. ... ', '#3. Make sure Alexa is still connected to the internet. ... ', '#4. Ask Alexa to check for a system update. ... ', '#5. If all else fails, try a full reset of your Echo device.']
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If you have a Sonos One, reset your Voice Services To fix it, visit Voice Services and reset your Alexa integration. Make sure your Wi-Fi network is enabled and working before you start. ... Tap on Remove Alexa. Now you can go back into the Services screen and re-link to Alexa.
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If you use the "Simon says" command, Alexa will repeat anything you say. Even if you speak a number of expletives, Alexa will repeat your words, only the swearing will be bleeped out. Some people might wish she did otherwise.
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['Ask for help: "Alexa, help."', 'Have a conversation: "Alexa, let\'s chat."', 'Mute or unmute: "Alexa, mute" or, "Alexa, unmute."', 'Stop or pause: "Alexa, stop" or, "Alexa, shut up."', 'Change volume: "Alexa, set the volume to 5," "Alexa, louder" or "Alexa, turn up/down the volume."']
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Check the volume. Check output volume if muted or not, if not muted then go further with the steps bellow, if is muted then is your problem should be resolved just you have to uncheck mute.
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Make sure that you update to the latest iOS and check the App Store to see if there are updates for the Amazon Alexa app. If you use an Android device, check the Google Play Store for any updates to the Apple Music app or Amazon Alexa app.
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['Open the Alexa app .', 'Open Devices .', 'Select Echo & Alexa, and then select your device.', 'Select Audio Controls and use the sliders to manage your settings.']
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Use the Alexa app You need the free Alexa app to manage your Echo Show and feature options. To download the Alexa app, go to the app store on your mobile device and search for the "Alexa app" (or, you can use the links below).
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['Alexa App is a companion to your Amazon Echo, Dot, Tap and Show for setup, remote control, and enhanced features.', 'Amazon Alexa is always ready to play your favorite music, provide weather and news updates, answer questions, create lists, and much more.']
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['Open the Alexa app .', 'Open More and select Add a Device.', 'Select Amazon Echo, and then Echo Dot.', 'Plug in your device.', 'Follow the instructions to set up your device.']
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Open the Alexa app and tap Devices on the bottom right. On the next page, tap the plus (+) icon on the top-right, and select Add Device from the pop-up menu. You will be asked what kind of device you are setting up. Since this is an Amazon Echo, choose this option.
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['Sign into your Amazon account on alexa.amazon.com.', 'Search for Harmony and select the blue skill.', 'Select ENABLE and sign into your Harmony account.']
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Your Alexa speaker will flash a yellow light when you have a new message on your Amazon account. To get it to stop flashing yellow, you can ask Alexa what the message is or adjust your notification settings in the Alexa app.
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If you see a spinning yellow light, that means your Echo is connecting to your Wi-Fi network. ... If the yellow light is blinking, that means an Alexa message is waiting for you. To read and respond to it, say, "Alexa, read my messages."
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['Pair Echo Buttons. First, you need to pair your Echo Buttons, an easy task since Alexa handles the hard part. ... ', 'Trivial Pursuit Tap. You can play Trivial Pursuit Tap with two to four people. ... ', 'Hanagram. ... ', 'Bandit Buttons. ... ', "Don't Cut That Wire! ... ", 'Rush Order. ... ', 'Alpha Buzz. ... ', 'Button Tooter.']
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To receive messages through the Alexa app on your phone, make sure you've enabled notifications for the app. To send a message through your Echo, say: "Alexa, send a message." Alexa asks for the name of the recipient. Choose a name from your contact list in the Alexa app.
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To fix this Echo red light, start with the restart of the router and Amazon Echo. In case, the restart process doesn't work, check for the device and app update in Alexa app. If it's available, click the 'Update' button for compatibility reason.