Amazon Echo devices blink different colors to tell you something.
It’s their way of communicating with you using light indicators.
These Alexa light indicators listen to your voice commands and stop blinking in just a sec.
For instance, the common blue light is the default light you’re most likely to see.
Almost every person who owns an Amazon Echo speaker is familiar with this.
But what if you encounter light blinking issues?
From flashing red lights to yellow lights, these ring lights issues can be bothersome for many.
That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you fix every Alexa light blinking issue.
Why is my echo dot red?
So you’ve just noticed a red ring around your echo dot. Being a beginner, you may even have tried giving her voice commands, but all in vain.
So what could be the reason behind this red light?
Well, according to Amazon, the red light indicates that your microphone is off.
That means she can’t hear you, no matter how loudly you speak to her.
To check if that’s the case, you should try pushing the microphone button on your echo dot. And the red light would disappear. And that would do the trick!
However, if the red light still stays on, try these two ways to fix it:
Solution: (Unplug and plug it back in again)
Sometimes the red ring is stuck because of some technical issue. Perhaps, the system may be frozen. So no matter how many times you push the microphone button, the light won’t stop.
When this happens, we suggest you unplug it and let it sit for a few seconds. Give her some time to relax the system before plugging her back. And the red light would disappear!
Solution: (Ensure the internet connection is stable)
Another reason your echo dot is red could be because your internet isn’t stable. Oftentimes, the weak signals of Wi-Fi connection may interrupt the function of your echo devices. Try resetting your Wi-Fi to see if the solid red light disappears.
Once the red light disappears, give her voice commands. For example, say, “Alexa, can you hear me?”
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It should work on your Echo dot 3rd gen, Echo dot 4th gen, Echo dot 5th gen, and more!
Why is my echo dot flashing blue?
Usually, the echo dot flashes a blue light when it’s starting up and is ready to receive your voice commands.
The wake word you use will activate her by recognizing your voice.
But what if it keeps on glowing blue light and doesn’t stop?
In that case, there are a couple of reasons why it’s acting that way.
1. She’s updating her software
2. She’s in pairing mode
3. She’s in her guard mode (Inform her using your voice command that you’re home)
4. Or, she’s still trying to process your voice command
Just don’t disturb her while she’s updating or rebooting the software. Let her finish before you can try asking her, “Alexa, is your software up to date?”
And that would give you your answer!
Apart from this, unplug her for several seconds if your echo dot is still glowing blue.
Why won’t my echo dot turn orange?
Another issue many users encounter is when the blue light would continue to spin. And it won’t turn orange!
Because of this, it won’t be able to connect to your internet.
It usually happens when you move from one place to another. And you’ve to set up a new Wi-Fi for your echo dot!
The good thing is that we’ve found a few helpful tricks that can turn your echo dot to orange.
Step 1: Provide her maximum available power supply and plug her in using the original Amazon adapter.
Step 2: Make sure your internet isn’t having any connectivity issues.
Step 3: Reset the internet router and check again.
Step 4: Let the blue ring spin for some minutes before it’s turned off. Once it’s turned off, try resetting it using your fingers and pressing the mute and volume buttons for 30 seconds. Wait for a bit while it’s setting up, spinning the blue light again. And you’ll be able to see the orange light!
Note: To reset your echo devices, check the user manual that comes with each device.
How to stop Alexa from flashing yellow light?
The yellow light on your echo speakers simply means that you’ve got notifications.
Usually, that’s what this yellow light suggests.
If you aren’t sure how to stop it, the easiest way is to tell your Alexa to read them. For example, give her a command like “Alexa, notifications,” and the yellow light would disappear.
Is Alexa still flashing yellow light? This time tell her, “Alexa, clear all the notifications.”
Besides this, you can also make it through the Alexa app stop by changing the notification settings. Head over to settings and turn off Amazon shopping notifications!
Why is my Alexa purple?
Purple is another light indicator of amazon echo speakers, indicating she’s in “Do Not Disturb” mode.
It’s most likely you’ve set it to Do not disturb mode not to get bothered by notifications. Perhaps, you don’t want her to notify you about any messages when you’re asleep.
But you can always disable it without any issue!
The easiest way to stop the purple light is to tell her to turn it off. For example, “Alexa, disable do not disturb mode.”
Using your Alexa app, you can disable this mode by selecting devices and picking the speaker that has this mode enabled. Click the settings icon at the top, scroll down, and you’ll be able to see the Do Not Disturb tab. Just disable it from here!
Sometimes, you’ll see a different behavior in purple light. It might be a pulsing purple ring around your echo device. It could also mean she’s having a problem connecting to your internet. Try resetting the device and router. But before you do that, make sure the Wi-Fi password is correct.
Why did my Alexa randomly light up blue and green?
Alexa randomly lighting up blue and green could mean two things. One reason could be that you’re getting a call, and it’s processing the information. Another reason may be that your drop-in feature is enabled, and she’s trying to process the announcement.
Just know that it’s not spying on you. Instead, it’s processing requests.
Conclusion
Hopefully, now you won’t have to question, “why is my echo dot red?” after reading this post. Amazon Echo speakers feature different lights to let you know about things. When any of the lights gets stuck or doesn’t stop blinking, that’s when you know that something is wrong. Luckily, though, using some troubleshooting tips and tricks, you can always fix them. If none of those tricks work for you, you should talk to Amazon before ditching your Echo devices!