What Do the Lights on Echo Auto Mean?

The lights on your Echo Auto are how the device communicates its status.

Cyan on Blue

• A cyan on blue light will appear when Alexa is listening.
• The cyan light moves toward the center of the device when Alexa has heard and is processing your request.
• Side-to-side movement means that the device is starting up or waiting for a Bluetooth connection.

Red

• A static or slowly moving red light appears when Alexa isn't listening and the device microphone is turned off.
• To enable your microphone again, press the Mute button on your Echo Auto.

Orange

• When the device is in setup mode or trying to connect to the Internet, a sweeping or static orange light will appear.
• A pulsing light may indicate that a factory reset is in progress.

Green

• A green light appears when a call or message is in progress or when you have an incoming call. Say, "Answer the call."

Yellow

• When you have a new notification, a yellow light will appear. Say, "Read my notifications."

Purple

• During initial setup, a purple light may appear to indicate that setup has failed.