Alexa glows yellow - here's what you need to know

To communicate, Alexa's voice control uses a glowing ring that varies in color depending on the concern. This discreet form of communication ensures that your privacy is maintained while still keeping you informed of any important concerns.

What does the color yellow mean?

When your Amazon Echo glows yellow, Alexa is alerting you to a new message.

1. If you have connected Alexa to a smartphone and enabled the messaging feature through the app or Alexa website, the pulsing of the ring may mean that you have received a new message. However, the device does not specify whether it is a text or a voice message.
2. If you want to have the message read or played back, you need to give Alexa the appropriate command for this operation. This is to prevent you from missing a message or unauthorized people learning the contents.
3. You can command Alexa "Alexa, play my messages" or you can ask "Alexa, what did I miss?" or "Alexa, what's new?" respectively.
4. Following this, Alexa will tell you your notification. After that, the yellow glow of the colored ring also stops.

Use the possibilities

Alexa you can individualize by giving the Amazon Echo device different skills. In doing so, you can choose from a wide range of options that will ensure that the device can better respond to your individual capabilities. This increases the comfort in your own home.