Ziggy, Amazon, Laptop and Echo all accessible now

We could reside within the age of Alexa, however barking the identical wake phrase and listening to the identical voice reply our requests can shortly make us really feel like we’re the robots.

If you wish to say one thing totally different than Alexa to command your good speaker then the excellent news is that it is doable – albeit in a restricted means; you’ll be able to’t simply name Alexa something you need.

In contrast to its rivals, Amazon permits customers to vary the Alexa wake phrase and add a pinch of variation to the Echo gadgets expertise though there are solely 4 totally different wake phrases on provide: Ziggy, Amazon, Laptop and Echo.

A fifth additional voice, and a model new expertise completely went reside in 2022, when Amazon launched ‘Hey Disney’ on Echo good audio system – learn on for more information on that.

So, should you’d favor a distinct Alexa voice or accent studying out your climate report or reminders, that is what it is advisable do.

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Comply with the steps under and discover ways to change all of it in your Amazon Echo speaker.

Altering Alexa’s identify / wake phrase

Sick of claiming Alexa’s identify? Desire a totally different wake phrase to set off the voice assistant in your Echo gadgets? Properly, customisation choices are very restricted, however you’ll be able to change the wake phrase from “Alexa” to “Ziggy”, “Echo”, “Amazon” or “Computer”.

1. Within the app menu, choose Gadgets after which faucet the Echo & Alexa icon (prime left).

2. Faucet on the settings cog.

3. Scroll all the way down to Wake Phrase.

4. Select the one you need, then hit OK.

5. As soon as the orange gentle stops flashing, the identify you employ to wake Alexa ought to be modified.

You may discover the choice to additionally – generally – select a Celeb Wake Phrase on this display. Previously Amazon has teamed up with the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Melissa McCarthy for restricted time responses.

You may additionally see the likes of Santa or Mickey Mouse pop up right here too.

Change Alexa’s voice or accent

In mid-2021, Amazon launched a brand new male voice for Alexa. The brand new tone was launched together with the brand new Ziggy identify.

The brand new voice is barely accessible within the US for now and you may allow it by saying, “Alexa, change your voice.”

Alternatively, you’ll be able to change the voice throughout the Alexa app. Notice that Amazon does not name the voice choices male or feminine; quite unique or new.

• Faucet Settings > Machine Settings.
• Select your Echo good speaker.
• Faucet Settings.
• Select Alexa’s Voice and choose both New or Unique.

Different Alexa voices to strive

If you happen to’re not within the US, there are different methods to modify Alexa’s voice up if you’re sick of the identical tones and intonations.

If you’ve ever fancied giving your Echo speaker a British accent or an Aussie twang, you are able to do so. You too can have Alexa converse English in an Indian accent.

Pay attention right here: What all of Alexa’s accents sound like

Nonetheless, be warned, Alexa’s mind can also be localised to the place you set it, which means a change in accent could pull up totally different solutions, so it might alter the expertise just a little.

1. Within the app menu, choose Alexa Gadgets.

2. Select the system you wish to change the voice of.

3. Scroll down and faucet on Languages.

4. Hit the drop-down field and select the language you need.

5. Hit Save modifications.

Hey Disney!

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