If your music suddenly cut out mid-song, it's probably an internet issue. The problem is with the music streaming service you're using, not with Alexa. Alexa can connect to accounts from Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and other services. If something happened to one of these services, your music may stop suddenly.

If you want to be sure your privacy is protected at all times, you can opt to turn Alexa off. You can do this from the device or the app. When doing so, it's possible to disable the microphone and delete your Alexa recordings.

Check that your device isn't muted. The light indicator is red when your device is muted. For devices without a screen: press the Action button to see if your Echo device responds. To make sure that Alexa hears you, move your device away from walls, other speakers, or background noise.

Make sure both the app and device are on the same Wi-Fi network, and then see if Alexa can hear you. Make sure the Alexa-enabled device is in Wi-Fi range. Alexa might seem unresponsive because your Echo is too far from the router. Move it closer to the router to see if this solves the problem.

One issue that could be causing the music to stop playing on the Amazon device is Wi-Fi connectivity. If several other devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Alexa speaker, it might be experiencing congestion. Wi-Fi congestion can be reduced by turning off any devices that are not in use.

Wi-Fi connectivity issues can cause media and music to buffer or not play. To solve most streaming issues: Reduce Wi-Fi congestion by turning off any connected devices that you're not using. Move your device away from walls, metal objects, or sources of interference like microwave ovens and baby monitors.

They are intended to stay plugged in and always on. They don't use hardly any electricity when not actively in use, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. I personally leave an echo plus and 2 dots plugged in at all times.

Siri is exclusive to Apple devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, while Alexa is available on a wide range of devices from Amazon, including the Echo line of smart speakers, as well as on other manufacturers' devices with Alexa built-in.

Yes, Amazon Alexa is always listening to you, but it's not quite as creepy as it sounds. While Alexa can hear everything you say, it's only passively listening, waiting for its wake word. The wake word, which could be "Alexa," "Echo," or "Computer," activates Alexa so that it can respond instantly to your requests.

Alexa's volume goes from zero (mute) to 10 (loudest) when you use your voice, but you have much finer control when using the Alexa app or the controls on the speaker. To change Alexa's volume in the app, find the settings for your Echo device and adjust the volume sider.

If Alexa lights up but won't respond, the most common reason is that it didn't understand you, so repeat the command. It might also have ignored the command if it thought your request was intended for another nearby Alexa device. You can also check your Wi-Fi connection and network settings, or reset the Alexa device.

A flashing yellow light on your Echo device means that you have a notification or a message from an Alexa contact. If you see a flashing yellow light on your Echo device, try the following steps: Say, "What notifications do I have?" Say, "What messages do I have?"