Alexa help

[movinsoon]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

[retiredguy123]

Have you changed the language setting to English?

[movinsoon]

Have you changed the language setting to English?

Yes the problem is not that she says “no problemo” it is that she says anything at all

[Stu from NYC]

Buy her some flowers

[CarlR33]

Try this? If all else fails try a complete reset? When did it start doing this as it seems it was not doing it before? Not to be a smart arse but can you tell Alexa to stop saying things like this? She is your child, LOL
How to stop Alexa from verbally responding to every command | Android Central (https://www.androidcentral.com/how-stop-alexa-talking-back-when-you-ask-question)

[onfire]

It may be a "skill" which you can deactivate in the app, or enable "brief mode" which removes most responses. You may get a chime acknowledgement but no voice response.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Go to the nearest trash can and throw ‘Alexa’ away! Didn’t you hear what they did to that guy who did NOTHING?

[DDeLuca]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

Your Alexa is in ‘Minions’ mode. You must have enabled this skill. Simply tell her to turn off Minion theme.

[Desiderata]

Go to the nearest trash can and throw ‘Alexa’ away! Didn’t you hear what they did to that guy who did NOTHING?

What are you referring to?

[Caymus]

Put Duct Tape over the speaker.

[Girlcopper]

Yes the problem is not that she says “no problemo” it is that she says anything at all
You will always get a voice response acknowledging the request. So? They added a Little jingle. How about you just enjoy the few seconds of that!

[TeresaE]

Your Alexa is in ‘Minions’ mode. You must have enabled this skill. Simply tell her to turn off Minion theme.

There’s a Minion Mode?

[Bogie Shooter]

Go to the nearest trash can and throw ‘Alexa’ away! Didn’t you hear what they did to that guy who did NOTHING?

:what:

[Karen M]

Is Alexa asking you WHY you want the reminder? If I don't give a reason, like laundry, oven, party she will not remind me.

[Frank&Debbie]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

I believe "Follow Up" mode is enabled on your Alexa device. Using the Amazon Alexa app, select Devices at the bottom of the screen, then find and select your Alexa device. Once selected, click the gear icon, then scroll through the list of setting until you find and select "Follow Up" mode and toggle off to disable it. See if that resolves your problem.

[SaucyJim]

You will always get a voice response acknowledging the request. So? They added a Little jingle. How about you just enjoy the few seconds of that!

I think the point was that they don’t enjoy it and would like to disable the feature if possible. That’s like me telling you, when you ask for best mosquito repellent, “Why not just enjoy those moments when you get to slap yourself repeatedly and do the mosquito dance?”

[sianagers@att.net]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

Make sure your Alexa app
Is up to date !!

[Bill14564]

Several people are complaining about a Despicable Me theme that was turned on automatically and how difficult it is to turn it off.

It didn't happen to me but it looks like one path to disabling it might be:

- Alexa app
- Skills & Games
- Scroll to very bottom
- Your Skills
- Enabled
......Might need to select Enabled from dropdown menu
......Might need to click on something other than Enabled and then click back on Enabled
- Click on the skill you think might be causing the problem
- Click Disable if available
- If Disable not available, click Settings and then Disable

[mlmarr]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

LOL being tracked by .. xyz .. turn it off..

[Professor]

This sounds like a very helpful solution. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[sblb]

Alexa is trained through the app on your phone/ computer/ ipad.
If the app is downloaded, then use the app to train it.

[Albany]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you

I have Siri. I ask her for all kinds of practical things, especially alarms and the weather. She always responds with an acknowledgment of my request. I always say "thanks Siri" just so I can hear her say "you're welcome!" in a bright cheery voice. Can you tell I live alone?

[Sparky99]

Alexa needs a software refresh or a vacation. Over the last several days she does not hear commands, fails to set reminders, and does not work correctly.

[Rob W]

I use Alexa for simple tasks such as controlling my lights setting reminders getting weather information, etc. however it is driving me nuts because every time I ask her to set a reminder, she says “no problemo” or plays a short Diddy or some other nonsensical noise. I have searched and searched to find a setting to change to stop that, but I have been unable to do so. Any experience Alexa users who can give me some guidance? It thank you
I have the same issue,, and it bugs me when she says "OK".
Per the Amazon website, they are aware of this glitch and are working on it
*Insert eye roll*
As stated.prior, go into settings and turn on brief mode, and also turn off follow up mode. That is the best you can do right now.

[fdpaq0580]

Buy her some flowers

The absolute best reply so far! 😃😃😃 (IMHO, of course)

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

What are you referring to?

There was a guy who went out of town for a week for work. But before he left, he had his house electronically controlled, by Alexa. One day he had an Amazon delivery. The delivery man heard a racial slur coming from within the inside of his house. He called Amazon, who was his employer, and complained.

Amazon had this guy’s house locked as well as everything else shut down. When he got back, he couldn’t even get in his house! And it took him a week to get it straightened out!

In the end they discovered that it was Alexa talking and said something that sounded like a slur.

[Rainger99]

There was a guy who went out of town for a week for work. But before he left, he had his house electronically controlled, by Alexa. One day he had an Amazon delivery. The delivery man heard a racial slur coming from within the inside of his house. He called Amazon, who was his employer, and complained.

Amazon had this guy’s house locked as well as everything else shut down. When he got back, he couldn’t even get in his house! And it took him a week to get it straightened out!

In the end they discovered that it was Alexa talking and said something that sounded like a slur.

The story. WOW!!

Amazon Shuts Down Smart Home for a Week Over Racist Slur Claim - Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-smart-home-brandon-jackson-echo-racial-slur-allegation-1806947)

[CarlR33]

There was a guy who went out of town for a week for work. But before he left, he had his house electronically controlled, by Alexa. One day he had an Amazon delivery. The delivery man heard a racial slur coming from within the inside of his house. He called Amazon, who was his employer, and complained.

Amazon had this guy’s house locked as well as everything else shut down. When he got back, he couldn’t even get in his house! And it took him a week to get it straightened out!

In the end they discovered that it was Alexa talking and said something that sounded like a slur.ROLOF, I think you misstated what happened as he was locked out of his account not his home? Great article and I would have called one of the advertising lawyers to see if I had a case against Amazon for them doing that.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

I believe she has contracted a disease, she is giving you a short word salad message called the kamala sickness

[New Englander]

There’s a Minion Mode?

There's also a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice mode. It took me two weeks to get rid of it. :rant-rave:

[fdpaq0580]

I believe she has contracted a disease, she is giving you a short word salad message called the kamala sickness

MODERATOR, Is this racial, political or both? Or even sexist?

[JMintzer]

MODERATOR, Is this racial, political or both? Or even sexist?

Do you really think the Moderator has time to read every post?

Of course not! They only have the time to read mine...:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Bwanajim]

No way in hell would I Alexa in my home. Read up on they can eavesdrop and hear everything in your house.

[fdpaq0580]

Let Alexa and Siri fight to the death. Or, at least one of them is reduced to demanding to speak with the manager. 😆🤯😡🤬👾🤖

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

ROLOF, I think you misstated what happened as he was locked out of his account not his home? Great article and I would have called one of the advertising lawyers to see if I had a case against Amazon for them doing that.

His house had electronic locks. Granted, he could have broken a window, and probably did, but it took him a week to get it all straightened out.

[fdpaq0580]

His house had electronic locks. Granted, he could have broken a window, and probably did, but it took him a week to get it all straightened out.

High- tech is nice .. until it's not. (Keyless entry my (gr)ass! 🤬

[Bill14564]

His house had electronic locks. Granted, he could have broken a window, and probably did, but it took him a week to get it all straightened out.

My electric lock also works with a key. If I don't have a key, it works with the manufacturer's app from with Alexa interaction. Of course, we don't know what brand of lock he had or what he forgot to mention as he told his story to the paper and it's probably worth noting the article doesn't mention door locks at all.