When you own an Amazon Echo device, you may have noticed that the light ring around the top of the device turns red from time to time. This can be confusing and cause some concern, so it’s important to understand why Alexa turns red and what it means.
When the light ring turns red, it usually means that the microphone on the device has been disabled. This can happen if you press the microphone on/off button on the top of the device. When the microphone is disabled, Alexa is not listening and will not respond to any voice commands. To re-enable the microphone, simply press the microphone on/off button again.
On Echo devices with a camera, the light ring will turn red when the camera is disabled. This is a privacy feature that prevents the device from sharing video with anyone. When the camera is disabled, the light ring will turn red to indicate that the video will not be shared.
In some cases, the light ring may turn red for other reasons. For example, if the device is having trouble connecting to the internet, the light ring may turn red to indicate that the device is offline.
In conclusion, the light ring on an Amazon Echo device will turn red when the microphone is disabled or when the camera is disabled. This is a normal behavior and is nothing to be concerned about. If you want to re-enable the microphone or camera, simply press the microphone on/off button or the camera on/off button on the top of the device.