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What is the Alexa App?

Why Would You Remove Alexa Devices?

People remove a device from Alexa for many reasons. Maybe you bought items that are incompatible might. Or, your Alexa device could also be faulty or malfunctioning, requiring a return or replacement. A user could not have the Alexa-compatible device in their home anymore, replaced with a newer or better model.

Removing these devices also helps with organization, and it is a benefit to have a wider appraisal of everything in your home. Having a smart home does require a degree of organization and management beyond the traditional home. Cluttered lists of items could lead to inefficiency and confusion, leading to home management woes. It is also just outright messy from an organizational viewpoint.

Step 1: Download the Alexa App

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Step 2: Navigate to Devices

Navigate to the devices panel after logging into your account.

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Step 3: Go to All Devices

At the top of the devices section, there should be a series of selections like Echo & Alexa, Lights, and so on. From this top bar, you’ll want to swipe over completely to the right, where a selection called All Devices is located.

Step 4: Forget Alexa Device

From the all devices screen you’ll want to select whichever device you’re planning on removing. At the bottom of this screen is the option Forget Device. Pressing this will remove the device from your app, and it’ll no longer be an Alexa device you can control through your Echo.

Step 5: Delete Device Apps

This could be an optional step if there isn’t an accompanying app. You’ll want to navigate to the home screen and delete the app on your phone or tablet. On iPhone, this is accomplished by doing a long press on the app icon until all the icons shake. From there, tap remove app and the device’s app is deleted.

What Are Other Options for Removing Devices?

A factory reset is like setting up the device new from the box, and as a result, it can be a time-consuming effort. However, this might be the only option left if a device cannot be removed.