Here’s the backstory

To do this, all you have to say is, “Alexa, change your voice.” To change it back to the original voice, you can say the same command. You can also use the Alexa app to change the voice setting.

1. Here’s how to change Alexa’s voice in the app:

2. How to change the wake word

If you need a bit of variety in your life, there is a simple way to change the wake word. All you must do is say, “Alexa, change the wake word.” From there, Alexa will guide you through the rest of the process. Routines are now also easier to set up. Routines are shortcuts for Alexa, saving you time by grouping together many actions, so you don’t have to ask for each one individually. There are many ways to activate Routines — via voice, time of day, with your smart home devices, when you turn off your alarm and more.

Open the Alexa app.Select More from the bottom navigation.Select Routines from the menu.Tap Featured and tap on the name of a Featured Routine, then tap enable and your new routine is ready to use.You can also enable a Featured Routine by voice. Some examples include: Alexa, enable the Good Morning Routine – Alexa will wish you good morning, tell you something new, then play your Flash Briefing.Alexa, enable the Start My Day Routine – Alexa will tell you news, traffic and more.Alexa, enable the Screen Time Routine – Alexa will keep track of an hour of screen time.Alexa, enable the Weather after Alarm Routine – Alexa will tell you the weather when you dismiss your alarm.Alexa, enable the Good Night Routine – Alexa will wish you good night and play sleep sounds.

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