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These 8 problems plague the Amazon Echo. Here's how you fix them

In a perfect world, when you give your Amazon Echo a command, it performs exactly the way you want it to. However, that's not always the case when it comes to the Alexa voice assistant. Often times it'll say "I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that" or it'll perform a different action that you didn't ask for.

These issues are frustrating, but rest assured, most of them can be fixed at home with some straightforward steps. Whether it's troubleshooting your Wi-Fi connection or trying to connect your smart lights to Echo, we've got you covered. Here are the most common Amazon Echo ($70 at Amazon) problems and how to fix them.

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1. What the Echo's light ring means
   
2. Alexa can't find your smart home devices
   
3. Alexa disconnects from Wi-Fi
   
4. Alexa doesn't understand what you said
   
5. Accidental activation
   
6. Alarms and notifications are too loud
   
7. Issues streaming music with Spotify
   
8. Trouble playing music on the proper speaker