Can you stop Alexa saying OK?

You can make Alexa stop saying OK by enabling Brief Mode. Once enabled, Alexa will stop saying OK and use a brief tone instead! To do this open the Amazon Alexa app and click on More and then Settings. Scroll down to Voice Responses and click on enable Brief Mode.
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How do you get Alexa not to say OK?

Yes Amazon has heard people's request to turn off the verbal response of OKAY. Go to settings scroll down to General Alexa Voice Responses click on it. There is a toggle Switch to turn on Brief Mode. By switching this on your Echo will no longer say Okay after you make a request.
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Why does my Alexa say OK?

If you control smart home devices with Alexa, then enabling Brief Mode is a must. For example, if you say “Alexa, turn on the lights” then Alexa will say OK and then turn on the lights. If Brief Mode is enabled, then your Echo will just beep and turn on the lights.
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Does Alexa have to respond with OK?

A new feature within the Amazon Alexa app lets you quiet down the voice-activated assistant. When you enable the "Brief Mode," Alexa will respond to your commands with a short, beeping sound rather than her customary "OK." Reddit users reported seeing the new feature this week.
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How do I change what Alexa says?

Customize the questions and responses:
  1. Tap in the first box under “When you say 'Alexa'.”
  2. Enter in the phrase you'll want to ask. You can make it fun or useful: “What time should the kids go to bed?” might be useful for a babysitter. ...
  3. Enter in the answer you want Alexa to give.
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Can I change Alexa's voice?

In the Alexa app for iOS or Android:

Tap on the device you want to change Alexa's voice on. Tap the Settings cog wheel button in the upper right. Scroll down to the option for Alexa's Voice and tap on it. Choose either Original (the feminine voice) or New (the masculine voice).
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Can I rename Alexa to something else?

In the side menu, select Settings. Click on one of the devices under Alexa Devices to open the settings specific to that device. Beside Device name click Edit. Type in a new name and click Save Changes.
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How do you use whisper mode on Alexa?

Activate Whisper mode
  1. Step 1: Open the Amazon Alexa app.
  2. Step 2: Tap the More tab located at the bottom right.
  3. Step 3: Tap Settings on the list.
  4. Step 4: Scroll down and tap Voice Responses listed under Alexa Preferences.
  5. Step 5: Tap the toggle next to Whisper Mode to enable this feature.
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Can I silently drop in with Alexa?

While Alexa allows you to perform many exciting functions, it does not enable you to drop into a conversation silently. When Alexa is connected to an enabled device, it flashes a green light non-stop along with a distinct ringing noise that cannot be turned off.
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How do you shorten Alexa responses?

How to have Alexa give shorter responses
  1. Open the Alexa app.
  2. Go to the Settings menu.
  3. Under Alexa Preferences, select Voice Responses.
  4. Select Brief Mode to toggle on or off.
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What celebrity voices does Alexa have?

Amazon Echo users can currently pick from three celebrity personalities: Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Melissa McCarthy. Each celebrity voice is accessible via a one-time fee of $4.99. These are the steps you need to take to enable celebrity voices on your Amazon Echo device.
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What is Alexa brief mode?

Amazon confirmed it's rolling out an optional “Brief Mode” that lets Alexa users configure their Echo devices to use chimes and sounds for confirmations, instead of having Alexa respond with her voice. For example, if you ask Alexa to turn on your lights today, she will respond “okay” as she does so.
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Can you use Alexa to spy on someone?

Yes, you can use your Alexa Echo device to spy on someone.
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Does Alexa listen to you 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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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 Alexa say shhh?

You can say: "Alexa, open Baby Shush" "Alexa, start Baby Shush" "Alexa, launch Baby Shush" Please leave a review if you love this skill so other moms and dads can enjoy some peace and quiet :) This skill contains: dynamic content.
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What are some cool things Alexa can do?

10 cool things you didn't know Alexa could do
  • Play an album, playlist or song by name. “Alexa, play Indie for the Holidays from Amazon Music.” ...
  • Call somebody. “Alexa, call Dad's mobile.” ...
  • Set reminders. ...
  • Find recipes. ...
  • Help with your shopping. ...
  • Play whole home audio. ...
  • Create and manage lists. ...
  • Keep up with sports.
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Can I rename Alexa to Jarvis?

Say, “Alexa, introduce me to Jarvis.” If you haven't purchased the voice pack, proceed with the purchase. Choose whether you want explicit content or not. Alexa should confirm the voice change.
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How do you make Alexa sound like Yoda?

  1. ”Alexa, start yoda speak”
  2. ”Alexa, open yoda speak”
  3. ”Alexa, run yoda speak”
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How do I make a custom Alexa wake word?

In the Alexa app (30 seconds)
  1. Open the Alexa app.
  2. Select the Devices icon on right side of the bottom menu.
  3. Tap the Echo & Alexa icon on the top left.
  4. Tap the device for which you want to change the wake word.
  5. Scroll down and tap Wake Word under the General section.
  6. Tap the wake word of your choice.
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How do you change Alexa voice to Morgan Freeman?

There are lots of other skills that let you change Alexa's voice to different celebrities, including Gordon Ramsey, Morgan Freeman, and more. To change Alexa's voice to a celebrity, open the Alexa app and go to More > Skills & Games. Then tap the magnifying glass and type a celebrity name into the text box.
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Who is the person behind the voice of Alexa?

Amazon has never revealed who this “original Alexa” is, but journalist Brad Stone says he tracked her down, and she is Nina Rolle, a voiceover artist based in Boulder, Colorado.
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Who is better Alexa or Siri?

So Loup Ventures ran a similar test, and in the battle of being the most accurate between Alexa vs Siri vs google assistant, they didn't change their ranking. Google assistant secured the same place. Google Assistant with 92.9%, Siri with 83.1%, and Alexa with 79.8% accuracy of all the questions.
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Can Alexa tell me if someone is in my house?

The Alexa voice assistant has several built-in security features to help protect your home, such as Alexa Guard, which can detect if someone is breaking into your house, and Alexa Drop-In, which lets you listen in to see what the detected noise could be.
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Does Alexa have a camera?

Echo devices make life easier by helping you stay connected, informed, and entertained. With the inclusion of a built-in camera and a screen on Echo Show and Echo Spot devices, you can make video calls, take photos and videos, and more, while still maintaining your privacy.
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