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How to Use Alexa Brief Mode

Make Alexa stop saying 'OK' everytime you ask her to do something

By Jack Wallen Jack Wallen Writer University of Indianapolis Purdue University University of Louisville Jack Wallen is a former Lifewire writer, an award-winning writer for TechRepublic and Linux.com, and the voice of The Android Expert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 18, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Home Amazon Smart Home: Alexa & Amazon Echo Your Best Year Ever: College Tech Tips Appliances & Lighting Google

What to Know

Open the Alexa app on your device. Tap the menu button and choose Settings.Select Alexa Account > Alexa Voice Responses. In the window that opens, tap the slider next to Brief Mode to the On position.To disable Brief Mode, follow the same steps but move the slider to the Off position. This article explains how to enable Alexa's Brief Mode to streamline its responses.

How to Enable Brief Mode

Having Alexa say "OK" to everything you ask can be annoying, but stopping it is easy. Alexa has a Brief Mode that silences many interactions. With Brief Mode enabled, Alexa won’t always say "OK." It just takes care of the task at hand. This mode is a boon to those who get frustrated with Alexa's respondes, and it makes the assistant more efficient (and quiet). Here’s how to enable Brief Mode: Open the Alexa app on your device. Tap the menu button in the upper left corner and tap Settings. In the Settings window tap Alexa Account and then tap Alexa Voice Responses. In the resulting window, tap the On/Off slider for Brief Mode to the On position. Tap your device Home button to dismiss the Alexa app. At this point, Alexa Brief Mode is enabled. You should now be able to interact with Alexa, without the excess responses from the device.

How to Disable Brief Mode

If you find you miss Alexa responding to your every command, you can always reverse what you just did. This is done with the following steps: Open the Alexa app on your device. Tap the menu button in the upper-left corner and tap Settings. In the Settings window tap Alexa Account and then tap Alexa Voice Responses. In the resulting window, tap the On/Off slider for Brief Mode to the Off position. Tap your device Home button to dismiss the Alexa app. Alexa will now go back to its default mode.

Enjoy the Silence

That’s all there is to enabling the Alexa Brief Mode. And if you find the silence from the device a bit disconcerting, you can always take Alexa back to its previous ways. Until then, enjoy the silence. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Alexa's Adaptive Volume: What It Is and How to Use It How to Put an Echo Dot in Setup Mode How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How To Use 'Google Now on Tap' on Android Here's How to Fix An iPhone That Won't Turn Off How to Move With Alexa How to Set Alexa Parental Controls How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Play Podcasts on Alexa How to Use the Amazon Alexa App to Set Up Shopping Lists How to Set Up an Amazon Fire Tablet How to Set Up and Use Alexa Hunches How to Use Samsung Smart Alert and Direct Call How to Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies