If you have ever bought an Amazon Echo device or come across one, then you must have noticed the colour ring at the top of the device. Despite Alexa, the AI assistant that powers these devices can communicate with words like a regular human being, it has a second language in the form of that coloured ring lights, blinking speed and more. Think of it as a sign language that can instantly speak a lot, just with different colours of light.
So, if you’ve ever wondered, ‘What do the lights on your Echo device mean? This is the article for you. Read on:
Yellow
When you see the Echo device showing slow Yellow blinking every few seconds, this means, you have a new message or notification or a missed reminder. To dismiss it, ask, “Alexa, Read notifications or messages.
Cyan on Blue
A Cyan spotlight on a Blue ring means that Alexa is listening. The light ring glimmers briefly when Alexa has heard and is processing your request. A briefly glimmering blue light might also mean the device is receiving a software update.
Red
If you see a solid Red light then it means the microphone is Off. To enable the microphone, press the ‘mic’ button on the Echo device.
On Echo Show devices means that the video will not be shared.
Spinning Cyan
Slowly spinning the Teal and Blue ring means that your device is starting up. If the device has not been set up, the light turns Orange when the device is ready for setup.
Orange
The Orange ring represents the setup mode.
Green
Green colour ring means you are receiving a call on your Echo device. However, if you see a spinning Green light, then you are on an active call or active Drop-in.
Purple
Purple colour on the Echo device means that the Do Not Disturb is enabled. Also, if you see a Purple ring during the setup process, this means there’s some issue with the Wi-Fi connection.
White
When you adjust the device volume, white lights show the volume levels. A spinning white light means Alexa Guard is turned on and in Away mode.
So, if you’ve ever wondered, ‘What do the lights on your Echo device mean? This is the article for you. Read on:
Yellow
When you see the Echo device showing slow Yellow blinking every few seconds, this means, you have a new message or notification or a missed reminder. To dismiss it, ask, “Alexa, Read notifications or messages.
Cyan on Blue
A Cyan spotlight on a Blue ring means that Alexa is listening. The light ring glimmers briefly when Alexa has heard and is processing your request. A briefly glimmering blue light might also mean the device is receiving a software update.
Red
If you see a solid Red light then it means the microphone is Off. To enable the microphone, press the ‘mic’ button on the Echo device.
On Echo Show devices means that the video will not be shared.
Spinning Cyan
Slowly spinning the Teal and Blue ring means that your device is starting up. If the device has not been set up, the light turns Orange when the device is ready for setup.
Orange
The Orange ring represents the setup mode.
Green
Green colour ring means you are receiving a call on your Echo device. However, if you see a spinning Green light, then you are on an active call or active Drop-in.
Purple
Purple colour on the Echo device means that the Do Not Disturb is enabled. Also, if you see a Purple ring during the setup process, this means there’s some issue with the Wi-Fi connection.
White
When you adjust the device volume, white lights show the volume levels. A spinning white light means Alexa Guard is turned on and in Away mode.
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