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If you use an Echo device or Echo speaker and was trying to figure out why is my Echo flashing? don’t worry, and let me explain why.
So, a couple of months ago my wife and I came back from a trip and we noticed the Amazon Echo Dot was flashing yellow. At first, we were concerned, but we decided to ask, “Alexa, why are you flashing yellow?” to which she replied “you have new messages waiting.” Then gave us instructions on how to retrieve them.
The Echo not only flashes yellow, but also red, green, or blue, to alert you on different things, depending on the color. This can get annoying at times but also a great feature to alert you when you received a package from Amazon.
Let’s take a closer look at what all of Alexa different colors mean.
Why is my Echo flashing? Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, Purple, and White Light
Spinning Blue light
Most of the time when you see a light its usually a solid blue ring with a spinning, light blue ring over the top. This color means your device is starting up or it may have had to restart on its own.
If the ring doesn’t stop spinning, check if something wrong through your Alexa app.
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Solid Blue light
If you see a solid blue with cyan light pointing in your direction, means that Alexa is busy processing your request.
Solid Alternating Blue light
An alternating solid blue and cyan mean the device is responding.
Spinning Orange light
When you see a spinning orange ring light at the top of your Amazon Echo, it means the device is connecting to your Wi-Fi network. If it’s still spinning for over 2 minutes, check your Alexa app to see if you need to correct your password.
Pulsing Yellow light
If you see a pulsing yellow light, it means you have a message or notification waiting for you. Say, Alexa, “Play my messages” or “What are my notifications?” Click here for more details at Amazon.
Pulsing Green light
A green pulsing light means you are receiving a call or, someone is Dropping In on your device. You can either say, “Answer,” to answer the call or, just Ignore, the choice is yours.
Spinning Green Light
You can tell if the call is active if you see the green light spinning counterclockwise. If you weren’t aware, just hang up or end the call in the Alexa app.
Solid Red light
If you muted your device microphone you will see a solid ring red light on the top of your Echo. To turn the mic back on, press the microphone button.
Pulsing Purple light
If an error occurred while setting up Wi-Fi, you will see a pulsing violet light, your device is having trouble connecting. If you continue to have problems connecting your Wi-Fi click here to learn more
Single Flash Purple Light
A single flash purple light means “Do Not Disturb” is enabled. To enable on “Do Not Disturb”, say, Alexa, “Turn on Do Not Disturb,” or to turn off, “Alexa, turn off Do Not Disturb.”
Spinning White Light
You should only see a white light on your device only if Alexa Guard is on Away Mode.
To enable Guard mode,
First, you have to enable the feature in the Alexa app on your iOS or Android. Open the Alexa app > Go to Menu (three-line icon) > Settings, scroll down and select the > Guard option, it’ll ask you to confirm and enter your zip code to use the Away Lighting aspect.
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Away lighting mode allows Alexa to smartly turn on your lights when it’s nighttime in your neighborhood.
White Light
White light also shows when you are adjusting the volume level on your Echo device.
Final Note
The colors of your Echo’s ring are important. So, now you know what each light means I hope this helps to lensing your worries.
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