Amazon Echo: Rename Alexa - Here's how

If you don't like the name of "Amazon Echo", you can also rename it. In this practical tip we show you how easy it is to do.

If you don't like what the device name of "Amazon Echo" is, you can assign a different name to the device. Just follow the steps below:

Start the Alexa app and select the three bars that you will find on the start page (see picture). This selection takes you to the menu.
Select "Settings" and choose "Device Settings" on the next page (see below for how to change the activation word for Alexa).
Now select the device for which you want to change the name.
At the top you can now select "Edit name" and set a new device name.
Enter the desired device name such as the room name or a fantasy name and tap "Save" to make the changes. From now on, in the device overview you will see the specified name for your "Amazon Echo".

Amazon Echo: Change Alexa activation word

You can also change the activation word for your voice assistant via the settings in the Alexa app. There are alternatives to "Alexa, ...".

Open the settings in the Alexa app as described above and select the device for which you want to change the activation word.
Under the device settings you will find the entry "Activation word".
Here you can choose between "Alexa", "Amazon", "Echo" and "Computer".

We will introduce you to the most useful voice commands for Amazon Echo in another practical tip.