Why Is My Alexa Flashing Yellow Light?
Have you ever wondered what the alerting lights on Alexa mean? If you recently bought an Alexa, it might be confusing for you to understand what that indicates. We will discuss what the yellow light shows and how you can turn it off.
Moreover, your queries regarding Alexa won't show the yellow light will be answered. We will discuss the root issues so you can find the solution easily and let the device work again.
Why Is My Alexa Yellow?
Alexa flashes the yellow light on its ring to grab the user's attention towards it. The yellow light is an alert that you have received a notification that will probably be a message from your friend or any service notifier. If you don't hear the notification alert, the yellow light blinks repeatedly to keep you connected.
The yellow light may also show the reminders or notifications from other smart home devices. For instance, if you have ordered a product from Amazon, it will blink the ring yellow when your item has been shipped or delivered. It's a visual representation to save you from missing any important notification and provides you with a convenient & smart way to respond. If you see a yellow light, say, "What notifications do I have?" or "What message do I have?" to listen to the unread notification and turn off the light.
Note: With Alexa, you can receive real-time alerts and notifications directly through your voice assistant when your security cameras detect suspicious activity. For instance, the new Reolink Argus 4 and Argus 4 Pro can send instant alerts to your phone via the Reolink app, keeping you informed and secure at all times.
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How To Access Alexa Notifications Or Messages?
Alexa gives you notification access to customize the alert according to the apps or services you usually use. You can choose between the important notifications that Alexa must alert. Let's see how you can access Alexa notifications or messages.
- Launch the Alexa App on your phone and ensure you have logged in with the same account on your Alexa device.
- Tap More at the bottom menu and go to Settings from the options.
- Tap Notifications from the list and tap on any specific notification to manage it. You can toggle on or off the notifications that are relevant or irrelevant to you for specific apps. For example, you can toggle on the out for delivery and delivered notification in Amazon Shipping to get the alerts.
- You can review the previous voice history to access the previously sent messages. Go to the Alexa Privacy and select a range to filter the sent or received message.
You can also access your security camera through Alexa, but make sure to choose an Alexa-compatible model. For instance, the Reolink Argus PT works seamlessly with both Google Home and Amazon Alexa. This 2K+ 5MP security camera features pan and tilt capabilities to monitor a wide field of view.
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What If Yellow Light Won't Turn Off On Your Echo Device?
There are several reasons that the yellow light won't turn off. The major reason could be the missed notification that you haven't checked. Please say, "Alexa, read my notifications," to dismiss the yellow light. If your echo dot is muted, please open the Alexa App, check for the notifications, and mark them as ready to turn off the yellow light.
Moreover, there might be some bugs or malfunctions with the software. Please reboot your echo device or reset it to resolve the issue quickly. You must check for the software updates to get the updated one to dismiss the yellow light.
How To Disable Alexa Flashing Yellow?
Although there is no quick option to disable the flashing yellow light, you can turn it off through do not disturb mode. Let's see how to turn on the Do Not Disturb option and turn off Alexa's flashing yellow.
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Launch the Alexa App and tap Devices from the bottom main menu panel.
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Tap Echo & Alexa and select the device you want to turn off the notifications.
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Tap the Do not disturb icon (Shaped as a half-moon) to turn it on and eliminate irritating notifications.
What If I'm Not Sure Alexa Flowing Yellow?
People usually face the issue if they are color blind and can't see the actual color. The yellow color might look like light orange or green to the color-blind individuals, so they will have difficulty identifying it.
One possibility is that it might be light orange indicating your Echo setup with your Wi-Fi. This one is less likely because it only appears when you pair a new device. Another possibility is that it might be a green light similar to the yellow light, indicating someone is calling on your echo.
FAQs
1. Why is my Alexa yellow with no notifications?
There might be a previous notification you haven't read or any software malfunctioning that causes the ring light to remain yellow. You must read the previous notifications or update the software to disable the yellow light.
2. What do the Alexa colors mean?
Every color that lights up on the Alexa ring has different indications.
- Yellow: When there is an unread notification.
- Blue: When Alexa is listening.
- Red: When the microphone is turned on or off.
- Orange: When your device is in setup mode or looking for an internet connection.
- Green: When someone is calling on your device.
- Purple: When the do not disturb feature is turned on, or there are Wi-Fi issues.
- White: When you are adjusting the volume.
Conclusion
You might have a clear idea of why your Alexa blinks the yellow light. If your device starts malfunctioning and keeps the yellow light, please follow the article to relate the issue and resolve it quickly. However, the yellow light on the ring is a utility that makes it convenient for the users to listen and read the notifications smartly.
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