How to Reset Alexa? What to Do If Echo Dot Doesn’t Respond?

Types of Amazon Echo Alexa Reset Process

Be sure about what type of Alexa reset you want to perform. If your Alexa appears to be unresponsive, first of all, you have to turn off your device. To do so, unplug your power adapter, and then plug it back in. If your Alexa Echo speaker still doesn’t work after the power cycle, go for the Alexa factory reset process.

Warning: After the factory reset process, you can’t roll back to previous configuration settings. Therefore, be sure before proceeding with the Alexa reset process.

Steps to Reset Alexa Echo device via the Alexa App

You can reset your Echo Dot device with the help of the Alexa app. Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download and install the application on your smartphone.

1. Run the ‘Alexa App.’

2. Hit on the Echo icon at the top.

3. Choose the respective speaker you want to factory reset.

4. Hit on the factory reset button and confirm it.

How to Reset Alexa with Factory Restore Button?

Resetting an Amazon Echo device depends on the type of device – and even depends on the different generations. Follow the below-mentioned steps to reset Alexa:

• Amazon Echo Dot Second (2nd) Generation

To reset Echo Dot 2nd Generation, press the microphone and volume down button. Wait for a few seconds, the light ring turns orange.

• Amazon Echo Dot Third (3rd) Generation

To reset the Echo Dot 3rd Gen press the ‘Action’ button – the button present at the top of the panel.

How to Reset Alexa Echo?

As with Alexa Echo, resetting your standard Echo devices may vary depending on whether you have original or second sitting in your home or workplace.

• First Generation Echo

To perform the reset process, you need a paper pin clip or some pointed object to press the ‘Reset’ button. Wait until the light ring turn doesn’t turn on.

• Second or Third Generation

To reset your Alexa Echo device, press the microphone off and volume down button. Wait until the light ring turns orange.

Wrap Up

So, these are the following ways to reset Alexa on different Amazon devices. Somehow, if you face any issue while resetting Alexa Dot or Echo device, then get in touch with our experts via the comments section. Drop your queries down in the comments section. Our professionals try to get in touch with you with some best Alexa troubleshooting tips.