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Is the alarm you set on with Alexa going off and you want it to stop? You can stop ringing alarms and timers on Alexa using voice commands, or by pressing the wake button on your Echo device. You can also manage alarms, timers, and reminders from the Alexa app on an Android or iPhone. This wikiHow article teaches you how to stop ringing alarms, timers, and reminders on Alexa, as well as how to disable active alarms on any Alexa-enabled device such as the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot.
Things You Should Know
- The easiest way to stop an Alexa alarm is by saying, "Alexa, stop."
- If you can't use your voice, the next easiest solution is to press the button on the speaker.
- Alternatively, if you're away from home, you can use the Alexa mobile app to stop an alarm remotely.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionEcho starts booming in the morning. I want the Echo to talk quieter. How do I do that?Community AnswerYou can say "Alexa, set volume to [any number between 1 and 10, 10 is the loudest 1 is the quietest]."
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QuestionHow to I communicate with her?Community AnswerJust say “Alexa” and a blue light will illuminate; you then say any command or question and she will answer you.
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QuestionHow can you cancel or disable an alarm before it rings without a voice command?ItotaCommunity AnswerIf you have a screen Alexa, you can just say, "Alexa show me my alarms" It will show the alarms, and just swipe left to delete them.
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Tips
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Use the Alexa mobile app, on your computer or in your web browser to change your alarm sounds, like if you want to silence the music and hear chimes instead.Thanks
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You can also set up Alexa to work in your car.Thanks
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Don't let notifications wake you up at night. Turn off notification lights on your Echo Dot.Thanks
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Reader Success Stories
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"My Alexa was ringing and ringing, and I was stressed because I didnt want my family to hear me. I went straight to my other device to look up how to stop it, because when I told her to stop it wouldn't work. When I found out the wake up button would work, well that was very helpful."..." more