If youve got an Alexa device in your home, like an Echo smart speaker, anyone in your home can use it. But there are certain disadvantages to having it associated with only one account. Mainly, it means that everyone is pretty much sharing the same account.

How do you control someone elses Alexa?

You can control an Echo device remotely by choosing it from the Alexa app. You can talk to Alexa from the iOS or Android app; iPhone, iPad, and Android users can interact with Alexa via an app called Reverb for Amazon Alexa. Or you can purchase an Amazon remote control that lets you control your Echo.

How do I know who is connected to my Alexa?

1 Check NetworkOpen your Alexa app.Select the Menu.Select Settings.Select Your Echo Device.Select Update Wi-Fi.The Wi-Fi network youre connected to will be listed.

How can you tell if someone is listening to Alexa?

Blue Alexa ring color Amazon Echo devices emit a spinning blue ring when they are powered on. The device will also display a blue ring when listening. In addition, a lighter tone of blue will point towards the direction of the person who woke the smart speaker.

Can you use Alexa show as a spy camera?

Heres how to use it. The Echo Show 10 lets you pan and zoom when you view it as a security camera from the Alexa app. The setting is called Home Monitoring and it can transform your otherwise milquetoast smart display into a bad-guy halting security camera.

Do you need an Amazon account to use Alexa?

You need an Amazon account to use Alexa, but you dont need Amazon Prime. Sign in on the app. Here you can add any number of Alexa-supported devices to your account, from smart lights to smart plugs. But were focused on Echo devices, so tap Amazon Echo; at the next screen, tap the Echo device you want to set up.

Does Alexa have a camera?

Today Amazon announced the latest addition to its Amazon Echo line of Alexa-enabled devices. The Echo Look is the first Echo device to include a camera. Echo Look is being positioned as an Alexa device that can also take your picture or capture video hands free.

Can you drop in on Alexa without them knowing?

But can you drop in on Alexa without them knowing? No, you cant silently eavesdrop with Alexas drop in feature. When someone drops in to an Alexa-enabled device, that device makes a distinct ringing noise and continuously flashes a green-light, for as long as the drop in occurs. Neither can be turned off.

How much does Alexa cost a month?

There is no monthly fee to use your Alexa/Echo device. However, if you want to listen to specific songs by a specific artists, you will be prompted to start a music unlimited subscription. 4 of 5 found this helpful.

Can Alexa detect intruders?

By default, all Echo smart speakers include a feature called Alexa Guard, which can alert you to the sound of broken glass or smoke alarms. More interestingly, Alexa can bark like a dog if it detects suspicious activity, or ring like a siren if a fearless intruder slips into your home.

Can Alexa record everything you say?

While Alexa speakers are able to save and store short notes, theyre not able to record your voice or save voice memos. Many people find this odd because Alexa actually records every single word that you say. In fact, you can see all the things youve said by using the Alexa app on iOS or Android.

Do I need an Amazon account to use Alexa?

You need an Amazon account to use Alexa, but you dont need Amazon Prime. Sign in on the app. Here you can add any number of Alexa-supported devices to your account, from smart lights to smart plugs. But were focused on Echo devices, so tap Amazon Echo; at the next screen, tap the Echo device you want to set up.

What is free on Alexa?

There are several free services with built-in Alexa integration, including iHeartRadio, Pandora, and TuneIn. You can also link to the free tiers of Spotify and Apple Music as well. Open the Alexa app on your phone or computer. Select “Settings,” then “Music & Podcasts” under the “ALEXA PREFERENCES” section.

Does Alexa hear everything in your house?

According to Florian Schaub, Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan School of Information, the microphones in these smart speakers “are always listening, but, by default, they are only listening for the wake word or the activation keyword.” Since the whole purpose behind the device is to instantly respond