Alexa Green Ring

Alexa flashes different colors, representing its current status. These are the colors of conversation. To communicate with the user, Alexa displays distinct lights.


Similarly, you must have noticed a green light or ring on your smart gadget.


If this Alexa Green Ring left you worried, explore the article till the end.

You will get every point that you need to know. 


What Does the Echo Dot Specify by a "Green Ring"?

An Alexa Green Ring symbolizes an incoming call, an active call, or an active drop-in. 


You may observe two types of green lights on Alexa:

  • Pulsing Green 
  • Spinning green in a clockwise direction


Pulsing Green

There are two circumstances under which you get a pulsing green light.


Alexa glows a pulsing green light when you get a call. Alexa announces the name of the caller also.

  • You might get a call through the Alexa app or another Echo device.
  • It is up to you to answer the call or decline it.
  • When you accept the call, this pulsing green light vanishes.
  • You can also decline the call if you don’t feel like talking.
  • Answering a call or rejecting it using voice commands can help you.
  • Say, “Alexa, answer the call." The call will connect automatically.
  • To decline the call, say, "Alexa, drop" or “Alexa, hang up."


Another reason for a pulsing green light is that the echo device is in drop-in mode. The drop-in feature of Alexa is just like using an intercom.

  • In this mode, Alexa allows approved contacts to drop in for a call or video chat. A notification appears for a drop-in call.
  • With this feature, you can connect with other Echo devices at home. But it can indicate a drop-in only when you have granted permission to do so.
  • You can even call your friends using this option.
  • To use this, enable the Alexa calling and messaging option in the app.


Drop-In From the Alexa App

  • Tap the communications icon. The communications screen will open.
  • Tap the Drop-in icon. (Also Read Alexa Drop In)
  • Give the required permission that Alexa asks for.
  • Tap the device you want to drop in on.
  • The conversation will begin. A green colored ring indicates an active phone call. 


To hang up the call, tap the red button. The Echo screen will display the name of the caller.

 

To make a call, say “Alexa, call NAME." In this case, you will not see a pulsating green light. Instead, a green ring rotating anti-clockwise appears.


Please Note:

To connect with someone, add them to your Alexa Contact List. With the drop-in option, you can allow the other person to contact you via the Alexa app. 


Even if someone does not have an Echo Setup device, they can still contact you. 


To deactivate this option, simply deny the drop-in permissions.


The Spinning Green Light:

 A spinning green light in the clockwise direction marks your status as active. This means when you are on a call, Alexa will flash a spinning green light.

It will continue to spin until the call finishes.


Steps to Disable Alexa Green Ring Flashing:

  • If you feel this green light is a disturbing one, disable this feature.
  • For this, you need to activate the “Do Not Disturb” mode in the Alexa app.
  • DND activation is possible through a voice command.
  • Or activate the mode using the Alexa app.
  • For this, launch the Alexa App on your smartphone.
  • You need to go to Settings first. For this, tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner.
  • In the Settings menu, go to Device Settings, and select  Set Up Alexa Device.
  • From the General tab, select Communication.
  • Click on "Do Not Disturb."It will turn grey when you toggle it off.

Your Echo device will no longer show any green light for incoming calls or drop-ins.


Final Thoughts:

Alexa Green Ring is a helpful feature of Amazon Echo devices. 

It signifies an incoming call or a drop-in notification. Moreover, it shows the active status when on call. It is not something that makes you worried.

However, some users may find it annoying. You can disable the green light feature for Alexa by following the guidelines. 

In case you get stuck at any point or have a query, contact the technical persons. They will help you get rid of the issue Alexa Green Ring.

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