How do I turn off kids Alexa?

Turn Amazon Kids on Alexa On or Off Using the Alexa App
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Select Devices .
  3. Select Echo & Alexa, then your device.
  4. Select the settings icon, then Amazon Kids.
  5. Turn Amazon Kids on or off.
  6. After turning on Amazon Kids, follow the on-screen prompts to create a profile or select an existing profile.
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How do I turn off kids filter on Alexa?

Turn Explicit Filtering On or Off in the Alexa App
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Open More and select Settings.
  3. Select Music & Podcasts, and then Explicit Language Filter.
  4. Switch the feature on or off.
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Does Alexa have a kid mode?

As well as a new skin, Amazon has created an entire version of Alexa that's designed to be safe for kids to interact with, and this kid mode can be enabled for most existing Echo speakers, too.
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How do I lock down Alexa?

Turn on the lock screen security setting to block personal responses from Alexa while your smartphone is locked. Lock screen security is available on: Echo Buds.
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To block personal responses while your phone is locked:
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Select Devices. ...
  3. Select Echo & Alexa, then select your device under Accessories.
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What are kid skills on Alexa?

A kid skill is any Alexa skill that is intended for children under the age of 13 (if distributed in the US or India), or under the age of 16 (if distributed in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Mexico, or Australia).
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3 settings to change on Amazon Alexa echo if you have children at home



Can I get Alexa to only respond to my voice?

While it can recognize your voice, it's still not equipped to respond only to you. Yeah, it's a disappointment, and some may even argue about calling it a “personal assistant” if it works with everyone who can say “Alexa.” But as of yet, there's not much you can do about it unless Amazon plans something.
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How do I allow Alexa to swear?

To set a swearing routine for Alexa, open your Alexa app for iOS or Android and tap More > Routines. Next, tap the + and type the name for your new routine, such as "Alexa swearing." Next, tap When this happens and choose your trigger to start setting up your Alexa swearing routine.
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Can I set Alexa to only listen to me?

Create a Voice Profile

Tap the More icon in the bottom toolbar and go to Settings > Account Settings > Recognized Voices. Here, you're going to create a voice profile for yourself. Alexa automatically associates this profile with whomever is signed into the Alexa app, so make sure the right person is signed in.
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Can you teach Alexa to ignore someone?

No, you can't. Nevertheless, an obvious solution to this problem is to integrate a biometric vocal identification system in Alexa. If done, Alexa could just ignore you if you are not an authorized user. But this is not an easy thing to accomplish.
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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 you ask Alexa to fart?

Alexa can fart, and she doesn't hold back. When you ask Alexa to fart, the Big Fart skill is automatically enabled, giving you access to an alarmingly large library of fart sounds—42 to be exact. Not that you need any more flatulence in your home, but at least hers don't stink.
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What should you not say Alexa?

Things You Should Not Ask Alexa
  1. 3 / 10. Juan Ci/Shutterstock. Don't Ask Alexa How Old She Is. Alexa's going to have her way with you if you ask her a personal question such as how old she is! ...
  2. 4 / 10. via amazon.com. Don't Ask Alexa What Various Animals Sound Like. ...
  3. 5 / 10. via amazon.com. Don't Ask Alexa if She Can Beatbox.
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What happens if you swear at Alexa?

If you try to get Alexa to use swear words, it'll say "I'd rather not say anything rude" or something very mild such as "knickers." Even if you try playing Simon Says, or you name a timer or routine with a swear word in the phrase, Alexa will still beep out any swear words you try to get it to say.
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How do I stop Alexa censoring?

To enable or disable the Profanity Filter tap on the slider switch next to Profanity Filter.
  1. You can also choose if you want to be able to turn off the Profanity Filter using a voice command. ...
  2. You will also be able to turn the Profanity Filter back on by saying “Alexa, turn on the profanity filter”.
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How do I get Alexa to recognize my child's voice?

Create an Alexa Voice ID for Your Child
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Open More and select Settings .
  3. Select Amazon Kids.
  4. If you have an existing Kid's profile, select your child's name, and then select Set Up. ...
  5. Teach Alexa your child's voice and complete the setup process.
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Can Alexa greet you by name?

If you implement personalized greetings or prompts in your skill, then Alexa can welcome the recognized speaker back to the skill with the speaker's name.
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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 Super Alexa mode?

QUICK ANSWER. Super Alexa mode is activated with the famous Konami Code, also known as the Contra Code. It invokes a silly response that sometimes includes an obscure League of Legends reference. It's an Easter egg rather than a practical feature.
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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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Will Alexa call 911?

But will Alexa dial 911 for you in an emergency? You can't ask Alexa to dial 911 or other emergency services directly, unless you have an Echo Connect hooked to a landline phone. You can, however, set up a personal emergency contact and turn on Alexa Guard for home security.
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What is the Alexa secret code?

It's a legendary cheat code, which has been introduced to Alexa and Siri as an Easter egg. The 'Super Mode' doesn't actually do anything, but instead is a whimsical tribute to the iconic video game cheat. The code to say is: “Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start”, as revealed on TikTok.
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What is the weirdest thing Alexa can do?

Read on for the most bizarre things your Amazon Echo can do. Saying "Alexa, ask The Listeners" will only freak you out.
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More off-the-wall things Alexa can do
  • "Alexa, rap."
  • "Alexa, beatbox."
  • "Alexa, sing."
  • "Alexa, laugh for me."
  • "Alexa, make fart noises."
  • "Alexa, make monkey sounds."
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Can Alexa talk to my cat?

Alexa can talk to your cats and dogs

You'll need to download a skill in the Alexa app, like Meow! for cat lovers and Woof! for dog lovers. The way it works is Alexa acts as a virtual cat or dog and converses with your pet by meowing or barking.
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What weird things can you ask Alexa?

Alexa will make you chuckle with each funny joke.
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Jokes
  • Alexa, can you tell me a "yo mama" joke?
  • Alexa, what happens if you step on a Lego?
  • Alexa, do aliens exist?
  • Alexa, I've got 99 problems.
  • Alexa, how was your day?
  • Alexa, how high can you count?
  • Alexa, what is the value of pi?
  • Alexa, what do you think about Cortana?
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