Why Is My Alexa Not Responding?
Why won’t my Alexa talk back? – If your Alexa device is not responding, this might be due to a poor internet connection. Check the cable connection of all your smart home devices. Other reasons include physical interference, wrong Wi-Fi password, or too much distance between the Echo device and the router.
Why is my Alexa turning on but not responding?
If Alexa lights up but won’t respond, the most common reason is that it didn’t understand you, so repeat the command. It might also have ignored the command if it thought your request was intended for another nearby Alexa device. You can also check your Wi-Fi connection and network settings, or reset the Alexa device.
Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant that makes every Echo speaker and display a handy smart home appliance. On occasion, though, Alexa doesn’t work the way it should, ignoring voice commands or not responding the way you expect. More vexing, the device might seem to acknowledge you — the speaker’s status light comes on, but it doesn’t respond.
How do I reconnect an unresponsive device to Alexa?
To resolve most issues with connectivity or setup, unplug the power adapter from your Echo device and then plug it back in. Make sure that your Echo device is compatible with your Alexa Gadget. Reference the product detail page or manufacturer’s instructions for your Alexa Gadget.
Can I reboot Alexa from app?
Method one: Reset through the Alexa app – The Alexa app is available for both iOS and Android, and the reset process is the same. First, open the app and press the Devices button – it’s at the bottom right of the main screen. Select Echo & Alexa at the top left, and then tap on the Echo or Alexa device you want to reset.
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen that appears and find the entry that says Registered To. Tap the Deregister icon to the right. A warning notification will appear asking if you’re sure you want to proceed. Press Deregister again and your device will begin its reset procedure. Alternatively, there may be an option to perform a Factory Reset.
Press this and agree to the warning that appears, then allow it to reset. 
The device you have determines your reset options Once the process has finished, the device will be back to factory defaults, and you’ll need to press and hold the action button on the device for five seconds to start a new set-up process. The light ring will turn orange and you can begin registering it again. Related: Why is my Amazon Echo blinking yellow, red or green?
What does a solid blue light on Alexa mean?
Echo Show color bar meanings – Unlike the Amazon Echo smart speakers, the Echo Show benefits from having a full display. But the device still uses similar light signals to its speaker counterparts, and they appear on the bottom of the screen in a thin band. Here are the color meanings:
A solid band of blue with a cyan spot indicating the direction of the speaker will appear when you speak the wake word.A solid band of red means the microphone and camera have been turned off. After a few seconds, the light will turn off, leaving a microphone/camera-off symbol in the upper right hand corner of the display.A band of orange means your Echo Show is experiencing network connectivity issues.A band of violet means you have set the Echo Show to Do Not Disturb mode. After a few seconds, the light will turn off, leaving a crescent moon symbol in the upper right hand corner of the display.
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Why is my Alexa blinking yellow but no messages?
A flashing yellow light on your Echo device means that you have a notification or a message from an Alexa contact. If you see a flashing yellow light on your Echo device, try the following steps: Say, ‘What notifications do I have?’ Say, ‘What messages do I have?’
Why is my Alexa blue and not orange?
Blue light with spinning light-blue segment – Ben Patterson/Foundry This one’s pretty simple. Whenever you speak to Alexa, a blue light will appear with a light-blue segment that’s facing the direction in which she’s listening. You’ll also see the blue light when Alexa is processing what you just said. If there’s no blue light, Alexa isn’t listening (or didn’t hear you).
How do I hard reset my Amazon Alexa?
Unplug the power adapter from the device or the outlet and wait for 10 seconds. Plug it back in to restart it. If the issue persists, reset your device: Press and hold the Action button for 20 seconds.