1. Change the Wake Word
To change your device’s wake word, open the Alexa app for iOS or Android, and click on the Devices tab. You can also use Alexa with your Windows PC. Next, press on the Echo and Alexa button. This will take you to a page that shows all the devices you currently own and have connected.
Tap on the device in which you want to change the wake word. From there, tap the settings cog icon in the top right corner which will open up your device settings. Scroll down until you come across Wake Word and tap it. This will give you the list of names your Echo smart speaker will respond to.
2. Press the Mute Button to Stop the Echo From Listening
If changing your device’s wake word isn’t your style, there is always the option to mute your Echo. Muting your smart speaker stops the device from listening, which means Alexa won’t wake to any command from you or your television. To mute your device, simply locate the mute button on the top of the speaker.
This button will have one of two symbols, a microphone with a line through it, or a circle with a line through it. Once the mute button is pressed, it will light up.
A ring of red will also light up around the smart speaker, this indicates that the device is now muted and won’t respond to commands. If a different color ring (or no color) appears around your echo, you may have encountered another issue. See our guide to Echo ring colors to learn what they all mean.
To unmute your device, simply press the mute button again. Alexa will be ready to listen.
3. Move the Device to a Quieter Location
If you are a user who requires your Echo smart speaker to control your television, along with other devices in your household, it would be unpractical to mute it.
In this instance, it would be more efficient to move your device to a quieter location. Moving your device further away from your television minimizes the amount of noise that your Echo smart speaker will listen to. This means that your television will not be able to control your Echo device as much as it did previously (or at all).
Ultimately, this will stop television sitcoms and advertisements from accidentally being a hindrance to your day by setting alarms, playing with your lights, or messing with other household appliances.
That will allow you to sit back, relax, and talk to Alexa without any interruptions.
