Can someone drop in on Alexa without you knowing?

You can even drop in on someone else's Alexa-enabled device, if they give you permission to do so. In the Alexa app, click the “Communicate” tab at the bottom and then “Drop in” at the top. A list of Alexa-enabled devices that you have permission to drop in on will pop up.
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How can you tell if someone is using Alexa drop in?

Use Drop In to open an instant conversation between your devices or with your Alexa contacts. When you receive a Drop In, the light indicator on your Echo pulses green and you connect to your contact automatically.
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How can you tell if someone is listening on Alexa?

If you're worried that Amazon Echo or Amazon Echo Dot is spying on you without your permission, it's easy to tell when the device is listening. Just look for a circular blue LED light on the device or listen for the tone that sounds when Alexa wakes up.
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Can I drop in on someone else's Alexa?

Drop In via an Alexa device.

To Drop In on an Alexa device from another in its household, use the command “Alexa, Drop In on [device name].” To Drop in on an external Alexa device, say “Alexa, Drop In on [contact name].”
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Can you ask Alexa who dropped in?

You can see the Drop In icon there and select from your own devices. To contact others, you need to sign up for Alexa Calling and Messaging. You will need to confirm your name, enable access to your contact list, and verify your phone number through SMS.
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How do I stop people from dropping in on Alexa?

Use the Alexa app to disable the Drop In feature.
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Open Communicate .
  3. Select Contacts .
  4. Select My Communication Settings.
  5. Use the toggle to turn off Drop In.
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Can someone else connect to my Alexa?

Guest Connect allows you to access your music and your news on any nearby compatible Echo device. To use Guest Connect, you need an Alexa account, your Alexa voice ID setup, and Bluetooth and notifications turned on. Guest Connect must be enabled on the Echo Device you're trying to connect to.
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What does green ring on Alexa mean?

Alexa is flashing green

Pulsing green on an Echo tells you someone is calling you. It should be accompanied by an announcement of who is calling. Say “Alexa, answer” to connect to the call (assuming you want to answer it). While on the call, the green light starts spinning until the call ends.
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Can you use Alexa as a spy camera?

To use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera, you'll need to enable the Home Monitoring feature on your Echo Show. Swipe down from the top of the screen and select Settings, followed by Camera. Now use the slider next to Home Monitoring to turn the function on.
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Can I use Alexa to record conversations?

No, Alexa is not designed to record your conversations. Alexa is always ready to answer questions, tell jokes, play music and much more, and because Alexa is always available to respond to your requests, some people may have questions about privacy.
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What color is Alexa if someone is listening?

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.
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Can you drop in on Echo Show camera?

How to Use Drop In. Once you have everything set up, Dropping In on your Echo Show is pretty easy. Open the Alexa app and tap the speech bubble icon to access the Conversations menu, then select Drop In and you'll see the list of all available devices.
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Why did my Alexa randomly light up blue?

A blue ring with a cyan spotlight is a very common occurrence on your Amazon Echo devices. It simply means that the smart speaker has heard your command and is currently processing it. As soon as Alexa finishes processing your request, the blue light will disappear.
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Why is Alexa blue light spinning?

A cyan spotlight on a blue ring means that Alexa is listening. The light ring glimmers briefly when Alexa has heard and is processing your request. A briefly glimmering blue light might also mean the device is receiving a software update.
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How do I see who is connected to my Alexa account?

To do so, all you have to do is tell Alexa to “Switch accounts.” If you ever need to check which account you're currently using, you can ask Alexa, “Which account is this?” and she will let you know who is currently logged on and active.
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How do I know if someone is using my Amazon account?

From the Settings menu, select “Registered Devices” to see all of the computers, phones, smart TVs, and other devices that are signed in to your Amazon account. Similar to the online website, you will be able to see all of the registered devices as well as be able to unregister them.
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Can two phones be connected to Alexa?

What is this? You can also connect multiple smartphones to your Alexa Echo via Bluetooth. You won't be able to change any of the settings, but it will be able to access and play your music, even if you don't have Amazon Music. However, only one smartphone can be connected to an Alexa Echo via Bluetooth at one time.
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How do I stop the spinning green light on my Alexa?

How to Disable Spinning Green Light
  1. Open the Alexa app.
  2. Open Communicate.
  3. Select Contacts.
  4. Select My Communication Settings.
  5. Use the toggle to turn off Drop In.
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How do you view the camera on Alexa?

To access live view from your dashboard:
  1. Tap the camera tile in the Smart Home dashboard.
  2. Select the Echo Show you want to see a live view from.
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What does blue ring on Alexa mean?

Blue – Alexa is processing your request. The light will illuminate in circles to let you know Alexa is thinking. A steady blue light ring means Alexa has head its name and is listening. Yellow – A pulsing yellow light ring means a message or notification is waiting for you, or there is a reminder that you missed.
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Why is Alexa circling white?

A continuously spinning white light means Alexa Guard is on Away Mode.
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Can Alexa hear me all the time?

The short answer is yes, Alexa is always listening to you. Or rather the microphone on your Alexa smart speaker is always active (by default, at least) and is constantly monitoring voices in your home in order to hear its wake word.
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