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Amazon Echo speakers come in all shapes, sizes and types, making these devices great for placing anywhere around the house… or even a car. Alexa devices are incredibly flexible, so people are becoming increasingly addicted to using the assistant in multiple places. That’s why it’s so easy to slip up and place the speaker in an area that could be disastrous for yours smart speakers and smart displays.
You may know that placing your Alexa device near water is not safe, but did you know that intruders can access your smart home device outside if it is placed too close to the window? Damaging your Echo isn’t the only risk factor at play here: you might be putting your own privacy at risk likewise.
No need to worry though, as we’ve got a handy list of where you should avoid placing yours Echo devicesand the best alternative places for you to get value from your Alexa Assistant. (For more Amazon Echo tips, check out which Alexa settings you should change ASAP and five useful features of Echo.)
1. Keep Alex away from the toilet
Placing an Echo near your toilet is disgusting. It’s that simple.
Think of all the germs lingering around that area, even in super clean bathrooms. There’s a lot of bacteria floating in the air around the toilet bowl, and even though they’re invisible to your naked eye, you certainly don’t want them crawling around your Amazon Echo.
If you must have an Echo device in your bathroom (and we see the appeal), try to place it as far away from the toilet as possible.
if you can mount it on the wall with adhesive tape or a nail. Just make sure it’s safe from falling and remember to place it near an outlet so you can plug it in. Also, keep it away from the bathtub. You wouldn’t want to fry your Echo… or anything else.
Don’t even think about putting your Echo near the bathtub.
2. Avoid placing Alexa near the sink
If you’re trying to drown out the sounds of Alexa’s voice, be sure to put your expensive Echo next to the sink. If you want it to remain intact, never place it near water.
You don’t want to risk your kitchen sprayer malfunctioning and submerging your Echo device, or the tall device being tossed into the sink. Instead, place it on another counter, like a kitchen island, or tuck it in a corner where it’s away from splashes of spaghetti sauce and water spray. It will stay cleaner and may sound better in the long run.
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3. Don’t put Alexa next to a window
Keep your Echo away from any windows in your house. Location could potentially give anyone on the outside access to your Echo, and that could give access to your other smart home devices. For example, if your car is connected to your smart speaker, someone might be able to unlock and run it.
If your Echo is near a window, you should move it.
4. Alexa shouldn’t go under your TV
How many ads are there that say “Alexa, play…” and activate your Echo? Or if the TV says anything that sounds a lot like “Alexa,” guess what will activate. This not only pauses the show you are watching, but also starts recording what is said after the command. If you’re having a private conversation and Alexa comes on, it is risking your privacy. Placing it on a side table makes more sense and the voice assistant is more likely to be silent until you give a command.
If you really want to place your Amazon Echo device close enough to your TV to hear it, you might want to consider changing the wake word for the device. There are five total wake-up options for Echo devices besides Alexa, so you’ll have options to suit your home. There is even a way to access fun Disney contenttoo!
5. Never place your Echo in front of a space heater
You should never expose your Amazon Echo to heat sources, Amazon says. This includes space heaters, vents, radiators and furnaces. Doing so could potentially cause a fire or damage your Echo device.
Instead, make sure it’s positioned well away from the direction the heater is pointing to avoid potential disaster. For example, if you keep a space heater in your office, place the Echo on your desk and away from the heater.
So where should you place your Amazon Echo?
- On a mantle or shelf
- On yours bedside table
- Placed on a wall that does not face a window
- In the corner of yours living room (away from the window)
- On the edge of yours kitchen counter away from your sink
- A place that is easily visible so you can see when the ring lights up
You can also read our story at the four best uses for your Amazon Echo device in every room of your home to help you decide where to place your Echo.
Ready for more tips on what to do with your Amazon Echo? Look at these surprising things you didn’t know your Amazon Echo could do and six things you haven’t tried with your Amazon Echo yet.
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What room should I avoid putting my Amazon Echo in?
If there’s one room you can keep an Amazon Echo speaker in, it’s the bathroom. Keeping it next to the toilet is unsanitary and disgusting, and placing it next to the sink greatly increases the chances of the smart device falling in and getting wet. Whether you’re spreading germs or breaking expensive tech, it’s just not worth it to put the Echo anywhere in your bathroom.
Why should I keep Amazon Echo away from the TV?
Placing your Echo in certain places puts the device at risk. Placing them elsewhere compromises your privacy. But keeping your Amazon Echo next to your TV is just plain annoying. The smart device can accept certain commands spoken by characters on the show — or worse, activate in the middle of an Amazon commercial. Moving the device to another location saves you some trouble.
