@andrew_andrew__ May 25, 2022, 3:31 pm EDT | 5 min read Panthere Noire/Shutterstock.comBecause they don’t have screens, Amazon Echo smart speakers use colored lights to communicate their needs or get your attention. But what does Alexa want this time? Interpreting an Echo speaker’s lights isn’t always easy, and in some cases, one color could mean several different things. Tip: Sometimes the easiest way to learn about your Echo speaker is to ask it questions. If an Echo speaker shines a light that you don’t understand, try asking “Alexa, what does your light mean?” Blue or Cyan: Alexa Is Listening, Updating, or Starting Up AmazonYour Echo speaker uses blue and cyan lights to communicate three key functions. And while that may sound a bit confusing, you can usually tell what’s going on by observing how the lights move, flash, or spin. When you use Alexa’s wake word, your Echo speaker will shine a solid blue ring. This ring contains a small, bright patch of cyan that usually points to whoever’s talking. Once you give Alexa a command, the blue light may shimmer a bit to let you know that Alexa is processing your request. If a blue and cyan light is spinning around your Echo speaker, it’s either turning on or updating. Alexa isn’t listening for commands during these processes. Bear in mind that Echo speakers may update without shining any lights. Yellow: New Notifications, Messages, or Reminders Amazon (Modified)When Alexa detects that you have an unread notification, message, or reminder,… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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