What do the colored lights on Alexa mean? We tell you so you can get out of doubt



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Learn the different colors of the Echo device LED and get the most out of your device with Alexa.

Over the years, Alexa has become a benchmark when it comes to smart devices. Thanks to these smart devices we can perform multiple functions. We can listen to music, add reminders or alarms, timers, know what the weather is going to be like today or even tell a joke.

Alexa’s Echo speakers are a benchmark in our daily lives

It is very common for Echo speakers to display colored lights. They therefore integrate a light that shows at all times the different states in which it is found. If we have ever not known what some of the colors mean showing the ring, we will detail below all possible combinations.



what does the yellow light mean

If the ring light is yellow, it is normally a light that comes on every few seconds. This light indicates that the device has a notification or there is a pending reminder.In order to know the notifications that we have pending, we have to say Alexa, read notifications O well Alexa, tell me the reminders.

From the Echo Show device, we can additionally see the notifications if click on the notification bell on the screen.

What does the blue light mean

This, without a doubt, is the quintessential color on our Amazon device. It means that He is listening to us. The light ring will flash briefly when Alexa has heard our request and is processing it. she will score where our voice comes from with a dimmer blue light.

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Alexa shows a blue led when it is initializing or listening to commands

On the contrary, if the light is not fixed and in this case it rotates slowly, it means that the device is starting either because we have plugged it in or because it is updating. Normally, in this state, this light will turn cyan instead of full blue and it will cycle through the device.

what does the green light mean

If the light is green, it does not mean that we have done something right or that the device has 100% battery. The green light on our Alexa device alerts us to several things. when the light is flashing green, someone is breaking into our device using Drop In or we are receiving a call. However, if the light green rotates counterclockwise means the device is in a active call or that the Drop In is active.

What does the purple light mean?

The purple light is synonymous with “Do not bother”. In this mode, if we make a request, the light will briefly appear in this color at the end of the order. During the initial setup of the device, the purple color indicates if there are problems with the WI-FI network.

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The Echo is in do not disturb mode with purple light

what does the red light mean

A solid red light on our Alexa device, indicates that we have deactivated the microphone, therefore the device will not listen to the orders we give it. To reactivate the microphone, press the corresponding device button again.

i cast red light

Echo will have the microphone muted if the light is red

If our device is a camera, a red light bar indicates that the video cannot be shared.

what does white light mean

When we want to listen to music or raise or lower the volume of the device, our smart speaker will mark with white color the volume level that we have currently on the device.

Additionally, if the light is spinning blank means Alexa Guard is on and in away from home mode. To remove this mode, we will have to do it from the Alexa application.

what does the orange light mean

In the event that the device light is orange, the device is in configuration mode. Light is normally found rotating clockwise in this color. It may also mean that the device can’t connect to WIFI networkso if we try to give it a command, the device It will tell us that it cannot connect and that we should review the configuration parameters.

With this, we will be able to know what each light and rhythm of our smart speaker means. If at any time we have forgotten any of the colors or rhythms, we can simply ask Alexa what does your light mean? helping us to get rid of doubts.

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