{"id":422933,"date":"2022-03-28T23:42:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/"},"modified":"2022-03-28T23:42:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:42:29","slug":"you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/","title":{"rendered":"#You can change Amazon Alexa&#8217;s setting to make her quieter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26e4a8f1304\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/#%E2%80%9CYou_can_change_Amazon_Alexas_setting_to_make_her_quieter%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;You can change Amazon Alexa&#8217;s setting to make her quieter&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/#What_is_Alexas_Whisper_Mode\" >What is Alexa\u2019s Whisper Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/#How_to_enable_Whisper_Mode\" >How to enable Whisper Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/#What_is_Alexas_Brief_Mode\" >What is Alexa\u2019s Brief Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/you-can-change-amazon-alexas-setting-to-make-her-quieter\/#How_to_enable_Brief_Mode\" >How to enable Brief Mode<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYou_can_change_Amazon_Alexas_setting_to_make_her_quieter%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;You can change Amazon Alexa&#8217;s setting to make her quieter&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>She\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most popular virtual assistants, her robotic voice reverberating through millions of homes every day.<\/p>\n<p>But while the voice-controlled helper Alexa is more often than not a useful presence at home, she can get on your nerves, too.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest complaints made about Amazon\u2019s assistant \u2013 which is loaded into its Echo speaker range \u2013 is her volume.<\/p>\n<p>It makes using her at night or early in the morning a big issue, particularly if you\u2019ve got young kids.<\/p>\n<p>Tinkering with volume settings can be a pain, and even when you do that, Alexa\u2019s voice doesn\u2019t become any softer.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can make Alexa whisper or shorten her responses to ensure she doesn\u2019t make any unwanted disturbances.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, you\u2019ll need to activate \u201cWhisper Mode\u201d or \u201cBrief Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Alexas_Whisper_Mode\"><\/span>What is Alexa\u2019s Whisper Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Echo speaker has a setting that, when activated, causes Alexa to speak more softly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s called Whisper Mode, and it\u2019s designed to allow night-time Alexa conversations that won\u2019t wake up your entire house.<\/p>\n<p>You need to enable Whisper Mode manually, and then activate it whenever you wish to use it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/USA-AMAZON.COM_PRIVACY-CONGRESS.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Amazon's DOT Alexa device is shown inside a house.\" class=\"wp-image-21692518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/USA-AMAZON.COM_PRIVACY-CONGRESS.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/USA-AMAZON.COM_PRIVACY-CONGRESS.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/USA-AMAZON.COM_PRIVACY-CONGRESS.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/USA-AMAZON.COM_PRIVACY-CONGRESS.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Alexa can be enabled so that she only \u201cwhispers\u201d when activated.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS\/Mike Blake<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enable_Whisper_Mode\"><\/span>How to enable Whisper Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to enable Whisper Mode in the Alexa <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the app<\/li>\n<li>Go to Settings<\/li>\n<li>Then go to Alexa Account<\/li>\n<li>Next, click Alexa Voice Responses<\/li>\n<li>Then activate Whispered Responses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This simply makes it possible for Alexa to enter Whisper Mode, but you\u2019ll still need to activate it each time you want to use it.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, simply say \u201cAlexa, turn on Whisper Mode\u201d \u2013 and she\u2019ll speak in a hushed voice.<\/p>\n<p>This will continue until you say \u201cAlexa, turn off Whisper Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP18333527425792.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"a new Amazon Echo is displayed during a program announcing several new Amazon products by the company.\" class=\"wp-image-21692552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP18333527425792.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP18333527425792.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP18333527425792.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP18333527425792.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>When in Whisper Mode, Alexa will speak in a \u201chushed\u201d voice.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP\/Elaine Thompson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-alexa-s-brief-mode\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Alexas_Brief_Mode\"><\/span>What is Alexa\u2019s Brief Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another feature that reduces the amount of Alexa in your life is Brief Mode.<\/p>\n<p>With Brief Mode, Alexa speaks less and may play a short sound instead of giving a voice response.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, when Brief Mode is activated Alexa won\u2019t always say \u201cOK\u201d, she\u2019ll simply take care of the task at hand.<\/p>\n<p>The mode is great for anyone who finds Alexa\u2019s responses frustrating or who wishes she\u2019d be a little quieter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP19269732415155.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Amazon Echo and Echo Plus devices, behind, sit near illuminated Echo Button devices during an event.\" class=\"wp-image-21692593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP19269732415155.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP19269732415155.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP19269732415155.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/AP19269732415155.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Alexa\u2019s settings can also be changed so her responses are more quick to the point.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP\/Elaine Thompson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-enable-brief-mode\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enable_Brief_Mode\"><\/span>How to enable Brief Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Alexa app.<\/li>\n<li>Open More and select Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Select Voice Responses.<\/li>\n<li>Turn Brief Mode on or off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This story originally appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" 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