How to change the name Alexa calls you or the name Alexa uses?
December 26, 2022 By Prelo Con
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The best voice assistant currently available, Amazon Alexa, has a ton of special functions. You can control your home's lighting, temperature, smart locks, and other security systems, play games, listen to music, ask basic inquiries, and more when using an Echo speaker or another Alexa-compatible device. Additionally, you may utilize Alexa Skills to follow your preferred sports team or discover how to make a killer cocktail.
Alexa, who is all-knowing and constantly attentive, occasionally answers even when we are not requesting her help. If your
Alexa device is close to a TV or music source that plays the word aloud, or if you or someone else in your house has the name Alexa or something similar, this could happen (or something close to it). Thankfully, there is a way to make that different. Here's how to modify Alexa's wake word and the name she uses to call you. After finishing this little guide, make sure to look at some other excellent Alexa device tips and techniques.
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How to Change the wake word for Alexa?
The "Alexa" wake word is the one currently being used by the Echo device, according to these instructions.
- Open the Amazon Alexa app first.
- Tap the Devices tab at the bottom in step two.
- Scroll up and click All Devices.
- From the list that appears, pick your Echo device.
- Scroll down and choose Wake Word in step 5.
- Switch your wake word to Computer, Echo, or Amazon for Star Trek aficionados!
The only Echo device that will support the new name for Alexa is this specific one. Tap the back button, choose any other Echo devices, and then follow the above instructions to alter Alexa's name on any other Echo device.
Alexa's name can be changed verbally
The "Alexa" wake word is the one currently being used by the Echo device, according to these instructions.
- Asking Alexa to change your name is the first step. or "Alexa, what word should I use to wake you?"
- Alexa will reply, "I can assist you with changing the device's wake word. Can we do that right now? Say "Yes" in response.
- In response, Alexa will say, "Okay, you can select from Amazon, Computer, or Echo. Which one do you prefer? Say the name you want to use out loud.
- In response, Alexa will say, "Okay, you can call me [name] on this device in a few seconds."
- As said, after a few seconds you can use the new wake phrase. Use your best Picard or Kirk voice right now if you choose "Computer"!
How to change the name Alexa calls you?
One of Alexa's customization options is to change the name she uses to address you, whether it's your real name, a nickname, or something absurd that will make you laugh. For instance, an Alexa user named Robert can select to go by the names Robert, Rob, or Bobby. Choose a title like Captain or a pet name like Darling if you want to have a little fun with it. To alter the name Alexa will call you by, follow these instructions.
- Open the Amazon Alexa app first.
- In the second step, click the Communicate button at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the tiny person icon in the top-right corner of the screen to access your profile.
- On the following box, click My Communication Settings under your name.
- Click Edit in the upper-right corner.
- Change your first name to whatever you prefer.
- To complete, click Save in the top-right corner.
- Ask Alexa, "What is my name?" to ensure that the name change is effective. She will then reply, "I'm talking to [your new name]," after which. This is the account of [account owner].
Remember that changing the name option means the nickname will also appear in other Alexa-enabled functions before you choose a completely absurd choice. For instance, if your name changes from Calvin to Fancy Guy, Alexa will continue to use that name while communicating with Echo users, and it will be the name that appears when they ask for you. When you ask Alexa to confirm your name, she will say, "I'm talking to Fancy Guy. This is Calvin's account.
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You should be careful about what you choose to be called because it will appear on your public profile in addition to appearing on all of Alexa's features.
By Prelo Con
Following my passion by reviewing latest tech. Just love it.