How to change Alexa's voice on any device
You can change Alexa's voice in the Alexa app on your phone or by speaking a command directly to any Alexa device. The steps are the same whether you use an Echo Dot, Echo Show, or any other Amazon device with Alexa built in. Open the Alexa app on your phone, tap the Devices icon at the bottom right, select Echo & Alexa, choose your device, tap the settings gear icon, scroll down to Device Settings, then tap Sound and select Voice. Pick a new voice from the list and confirm.
If you prefer to change it directly on the device without opening the app, say "Alexa, change your voice" and she will walk you through the available options. You can hear a sample of each voice before you commit to the change. The entire process takes less than a minute either way.
Key Takeaways
- You can change Alexa's voice through the Alexa app under Device Settings > Sound > Voice, or by speaking the command "Alexa, change your voice" aloud.
- Amazon offers multiple voice options for Alexa, including different accents and genders, all available at no extra cost.
- Each voice option plays a short sample so you can hear what it sounds like before making your choice permanent.
- The voice you select applies only to the specific device you change it on—other Alexa devices in your home keep their original voices unless you change them separately.
What voice options are available
Amazon offers several voice choices beyond the original female voice. The exact number and names vary by region, but most US customers can choose from voices labeled by gender and sometimes by accent—such as a British accent, Indian accent, or Australian accent. Each option sounds noticeably different in tone and speech pattern.
New voices are added periodically, so if you check the Voice menu and do not see an option you remember, it may have been added recently. Conversely, older voices are sometimes retired. All available voices are free to use; Amazon does not charge extra for switching between them. Celebrity voices have been offered as limited-time options in the past, though availability varies by region and time.
Changing the voice through the Alexa app step by step
Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. Tap the Devices icon in the bottom right corner (it looks like a small speaker). Select Echo & Alexa from the menu that appears. Find the device whose voice you want to change and tap it to open its settings page.
Tap the gear icon in the top right to enter Device Settings. Scroll down until you see Sound and tap it. Inside the Sound menu, tap Voice. A list of available voices appears with a play button next to each one. Tap the play button to hear a sample of any voice before you select it. Once you have decided, tap the voice name to confirm your choice. The change takes effect when ready.
Changing the voice by speaking to Alexa
Say "Alexa, change your voice" to any Alexa device. Alexa will respond by listing the voices available on that device and ask you to choose one. You can say the name of the voice you want, or say "next" to hear samples of other options. Once you say the name of the voice you prefer, Alexa confirms the change and switches when ready.
This method is faster if you already know which voice you want, but it does not show you a visual list like the app does. If you are unsure which voice to pick, using the app to see all options at once and hear samples side by side is usually easier than cycling through them by voice command.
Why the voice might not change on all your devices
Each Alexa device stores its own voice setting separately. If you change the voice on your bedroom Echo, your kitchen Echo will still use the original voice unless you change it there too. This is by design—it lets you customize each device independently if you want different voices in different rooms.
If you want the same voice across all your Alexa devices, you will need to change the voice on each one individually. There is no setting to explore a voice change to all devices at once from a central location in the app. The process is quick on each device, but it does require repeating the steps for every Echo you own.
Troubleshooting when the voice menu is empty or missing
If you open the Voice menu and see no options, or the Voice option does not appear at all, the device may not be connected to the internet or may be outdated. Check that your device is connected to your Wi-Fi network and that the Alexa app is up to date. Close the app completely and reopen it, then try again.
If the problem persists, restart the Alexa device by unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. Once it reconnects to your network, the Voice menu should populate with available options. If you still see nothing after a restart, contact Amazon customer support—the device may have a software issue that requires their help to resolve.
Reverting to the original voice
If you change Alexa's voice and later want to go back to the original, straightforward open the Voice menu again and select the original voice from the list. It is always available as an option, so you can switch back and forth as many times as you want without any penalty or extra steps.
There is no limit to how often you can change voices, and no setting that locks you into a choice. You can experiment with different voices and revert to your preferred one whenever you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing Alexa's voice affect how she understands my commands?
No. The voice you choose only changes how Alexa speaks to you, not how she listens or processes what you say. Her ability to understand your commands remains the same regardless of which voice is selected.
Will changing the voice on my Echo Show affect the voice on my Echo Dot?
No. Each device has its own voice setting. You must change the voice separately on every device if you want them all to sound the same. There is no way to sync voice settings across multiple devices automatically.
What if I do not like any of the available voices?
Your options are limited to what Amazon offers in your region. You cannot create a custom voice or upload your own. If none of the current options appeal to you, check back periodically—Amazon adds new voices from time to time.
Can I change Alexa's voice on a device I do not own?
You can change the voice on any device linked to your Amazon account through the Alexa app. If the device is linked to someone else's account, you will not see it in your app and cannot change its settings. The device owner would need to make the change themselves.
Can I use a celebrity voice for Alexa?
Amazon has occasionally offered celebrity voices as limited-time options, but these are not always available. Check the Voice menu to see what is currently offered in your region. When celebrity voices are available, they are free to use, just like standard voices.