How do you shut down Alexa for the night?

To shut down Alexa for the night, you can activate the Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on your device. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it using the Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the “Devices” option at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the top navigation bar, select “Echo & Alexa.”
4. Choose the specific device that you want to activate DND mode on.
5. Scroll down until you find the “General” section and tap on “Do Not Disturb.”

Now, you’ll see a screen with various options for configuring the Do Not Disturb mode. To turn it on, simply toggle the button at the top of the screen. This will activate DND mode on your Alexa device.

In DND mode, Alexa will not answer to voice commands, play notifications, or make any sound. However, you can still interact with Alexa by using the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. This can be useful if you need to control your smart home devices or access other Alexa features without disturbing others in your household.

To turn off Do Not Disturb mode and reactivate Alexa, simply go back to the same settings in the Alexa app and toggle the DND button to the off position.

It’s worth noting that each Alexa device can have its own DND settings, so you can customize this feature for individual devices according to your preferences. For example, you may want to activate DND mode on an Echo device in your bedroom during the night, while keeping another Echo device in a different room available for use.

With the Do Not Disturb mode, you can have a peaceful and quiet night without any interruptions from Alexa. It’s a convenient feature that allows you to have control over when and how your devices respond to your voice commands.