Can You Rename 'Hey Alexa' to Something Else?

Learn why Amazon Echo's wake word cannot be changed and discover your options.

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You cannot change 'Hey Alexa' to something else. Amazon's Echo devices are programmed to respond to specific wake words including 'Alexa,' 'Amazon,' 'Echo,' or 'Computer.' These options can be adjusted in the settings, but custom wake words are not currently supported.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you create a custom wake word for Alexa? No, at this time, Amazon does not support custom wake words for Alexa.
  2. What are the available wake words for Alexa? The available wake words are 'Alexa,' 'Amazon,' 'Echo,' and 'Computer.'
  3. How do I change the wake word on my Amazon Echo? You can change the wake word in the settings of the Alexa app on your mobile device.

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