What is a wake word?
The wake word on an Amazon Alexa enabled Echo device is the word that wakes Alexa up so she can listen to your requests and commands. It is very easy to change and in this video, I will show you the two best ways.
Why would I want to change the wake word?
Well, there are many reasons you might want to change the wake word. Here are a few examples:
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You would rather say a different one than Alexa (the default)
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You have several devices close to one another and they don’t always pick up at the one your closest to and want to command. Using two or more different wake words can alleviate this issue.
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Maybe you have someone in your home name Alex, Alexa, Alexus, or another name that is frequently waking up your Echo devices. Just try another wake word.
