How To Change Alexa S Name And Wake Word To Something Else

Let’s break down how to change Alexa’s wake word to something else.

Can You Change Alexa’s Name?

The wake word is probably what you’re looking to change in the first place—it’s what you say to make Alexa listen to you.

So while you can’t rebrand Alexa, you can change what word you say to wake the virtual assistant up before issuing a voice command.

How to Change Alexa’s Wake Word

Unfortunately, you can’t change Alexa’s wake word via voice command. If you try, Alexa will redirect you to the Alexa app. As such, we’ll need to dig into the app itself.

Getting the Most Out Of Alexa

While you can’t brand Alexa with a new name, you can change what the virtual assistant responds to. Unfortunately, there are only three other options to choose from, but it should be enough if you’re having issues with Alexa.

Now that you’ve got Alexa’s wake word set up, why not equip the device with some free skills? Skills are a great way to get more out of Alexa.