Ask Alexa follow-up questions without repeating the wake word.
Note: Follow-Up Mode is only available for U.S. English.
When you turn on Follow-Up Mode, you can make more requests without repeating the wake word.
Follow-up mode is available on all hands-free Alexa- enabled devices. The blue indicator light on the Echo device remains on for a few seconds, letting you know that Alexa is active and ready for your next request.
The Follow-Up Mode setting is device specific, and is toggled off by default.
To turn on Follow-Up Mode, in your Alexa app:
1. Go to the Menu and select Settings. 2. Select your device. 3. Scroll down to Follow-Up Mode and use the toggle to turn it on.
Alexa does not remain active in the following situations:
Audio is playing. For example, the device is playing music, books, or you're on a call through the device.
You end the conversation with Alexa. For example, you can say, "stop," "cancel," "go to sleep," or "thank you."
Alexa is not confident you're speaking to her. For example, if she detects that speech was background noise or that the intent of the speech was not clear.
