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Undoubtedly, the flashing rainbow colors (red, yellow, and green) make the device look classy. But they are not just about aesthetics; they indicate different things. For instance, the spinning or flashing green light means you have an incoming call or are already on an active one. 

But what if you don’t want any notifications? How can you stop the green light on Alexa? Let’s find out our answer in 4 easy steps in this guide. 

What Does the Green Light on Alexa Indicate?

A drop-in is a feature that allows you to call from one Alexa device to the other. If you have Echo and Echo dot speakers, you can initiate an audio call. On the other hand, you can start a video call if you have Echo Show. 

You can identify which one it is through the light flashing on the device. The green light on Alexa doesn’t indicate any error with your device. Instead, it means you have an incoming call or you’ve received a call. 

You’ll likely see two variations of green light on your device: spinning or pulsing. Here is what each green light indicates:

Pulsing Green Light

Spinning Green Light

The spinning green light appears when you pick up a call. This means your Echo will keep displaying a spinning green light as long as you are on an active call. The light usually moves in a clockwise motion, forming a ring.

How To Stop Green Light on Alexa: 4 Easy Steps To Try Today

Whether you want to stop the green light on Alexa temporarily or permanently, try any or all of the below methods to see which works for you. Bonus point: They all are easy, and you can follow them without any tech knowledge.

Step 1: Incoming Call: Receive, Decline, or Ignore It

You know that Alexa will automatically flash the green light whenever you have an incoming call. This includes important calls and those you don’t want to pick up. 

  • Receive the important callsDecline the unnecessary callsIgnore the spam calls

Suppose you accept the call. In such a case, the green light will keep spinning, indicating that you’re currently on an active call. As soon as you end the call, the light will stop flashing immediately. Just say, “Hang up,” and the call will end. 

On the other hand, if you decline the call, the green light will stop spinning or pulsing on its own. Similarly, if you ignore it, the green light will go away after some time, typically after completing 10 rings. 

Step 2: Ask Alexa To Stop the Green Light 

If you still see the green light after ending the call, you can turn off all notifications on Alexa through the “Do Not Disturb or DND” option. Since the green light is a notification alert, you can simply ask Alexa to turn on “Do Not Disturb” mode through voice commands. 

What will you do if you want to receive notifications again? Ask Alexa! Simply say, “Hey Alexa, turn off “Do Not Disturb,” and the green light will start flashing automatically. 

Step 3: Turn on the “Do Not Disturb” Mode Yourself

Here are easy steps to follow to manually turn on the DND mode:

Remember these steps for when you want to disable the mode later. The DND toggle will mode towards the left, indicating that it’s disabled.

Step 4: Disconnect Your Phone From Alexa: The Permanent Fix

If nothing works for you, simply disconnect your smartphone from Alexa. However, you should know that it’s a permanent fix to stop the green light on Alexa. It means you won’t be able to receive any type of notification or attend calls from your smartphone through Alexa. 

To disconnect your phone from Alexa, you’ll have to delete the app from your device. Here is how you can do it:

  • Launch the Alexa app on your smartphoneTap on “Devices”Select “Echo and Alexa”Choose your deviceTap on “Bluetooth Devices”Finally, choose the Echo device that you want to remove. Select the device and tap on “Forget.” Alexa will be removed from your phone.

Repeat the above steps to remove every Echo device connected to your phone. If your Alexa is connected to your family member’s phone, you can remove it from their phones with the same procedure. 

Summary

Alexa is indeed a helpful virtual assistant. You can adjust its setting just as you like; however, sometimes Alexa can act annoying. If you’re tired of its flashing green light, you can turn it on in the 4 easy ways described above. 

Simply respond to the call, ask Alexa to turn on the “Do Not Disturb” mode or do it manually, or disconnect your phone from Alexa as a permanent fix. No matter what method you choose, you can easily turn on the notifications on Alexa whenever you want.

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