There will be times you’ll want to remove a device from Amazon Alexa, whether you’re troubleshooting a smart home device or upgrading to a newer speaker. And this can be important — it not only removes clutter from your device list, it can protect your personal data if you’re transferring a device to someone else. If you’re eager to remove a device from Alexa, you just need to follow the below steps in the Alexa app for Android or iOS. Keep in mind that removing Echo devices involves different steps.
How to remove a device from your Alexa setup
Before you begin, be sure that you’re at home, connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your devices, and have the latest version of the Alexa app on your phone or tablet. The experience is the same for Android and iOS. Once you’re ready, follow the steps below to remove a device from Alexa. This applies to non-Amazon devices, including speakers.
- Launch the Alexa app.
- Tap the Devices tab in the bottom right.
- Tap All Devices in the upper right.
- Tap the device you want to remove in the list.
- Tap the trash can icon in the upper right to remove a device. It may take a few seconds to disappear.
How to remove an Echo speaker from your Alexa setup
There’s a different procedure involved if you want to remove an Echo speaker from your setup, as they’re connected to Amazon services and remember various preferences. It also varies depending on model and whether or not you intend to keep it.
- If you intend to get rid of your Echo, sign into your Amazon account at amazon.com/mycd and click Devices, then Actions, and then Deregister. This removes it from your account and deletes locally stored content, so only do this when ready.
- If you simply want to start fresh, you’ll want to reset your device instead.
- On second-generation Echo devices, press and hold both the Microphone off and Volume down buttons until the light ring turns orange (this takes about 20 seconds).
- On third-generation Echo devices, press and hold the Action button for 25 seconds until the light ring briefly turns orange.
- On Echo Show and other devices with a screen, you can either press and hold the Mute and Volume down buttons until you see the Amazon logo (on first-generation devices) or visit Settings, Device Options, and choose Reset to Factory Defaults.
Via Phandroid