Mute the Microphone on Echo Buds with the Alexa App

Turn on the microphone or mute it with the Alexa app.

The microphone is on by default. It stays on until you mute it or take out both buds.

Tip: When your Echo Buds are connected to your phone, look for the Echo Buds card on the home page of the Alexa app. Select the microphone icon to mute or unmute the microphone on your device.

Note: For Echo Buds (2019 release, 1st gen), if you don't see the Echo Buds card on the home page of the Alexa app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Alexa app .
2. Select Devices .
3. Select Echo Buds .
4. Under Alexa and Microphones, use the slider to select Mute Microphones.