Change Your Alexa Location in the App
The fastest way to change where Alexa thinks it is located is through the Alexa app on your phone. Open the app, tap the Devices icon at the bottom right, select Echo & Alexa, then tap the device you want to move. Scroll down to Device Location and enter your new address or zip code. Alexa will use this location for weather reports, local business searches, and time zone settings.
The location you enter should be where the device physically sits. If you move an Echo to a different room in your house, you do not need to change the location — only change it if the device moves to a different city or region. Once you save the new location, the change takes effect when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Open the Alexa app, go to Devices, select your Echo, and scroll to Device Location to enter a new address.
- Alexa uses your device location for weather, local search results, and time zone — make sure it matches where the device actually is.
- If you have multiple Alexa devices, each one has its own location setting that you can change separately.
- The location change takes effect right away and does not require you to restart the device.
Why Alexa Needs to Know Your Location
Alexa uses your device location to give you accurate information. When you ask "What's the weather?", Alexa pulls the forecast for the address you set, not some other city. The same goes for local business searches — if you ask for nearby restaurants, Alexa searches around your device's location.
Your time zone also comes from this setting. If Alexa has the wrong location, it might tell you the time one hour off, or set reminders for the wrong hour. Moving a device to a different time zone without updating the location will cause these kinds of mismatches.
Changing Location for Multiple Devices
If you own more than one Echo or Alexa device, each one has its own location setting. You change them one at a time in the app. Go to Devices, tap Echo & Alexa, select the first device, update its location, then repeat for the next device.
This is useful if you have an Echo in your bedroom and another in your kitchen — you can set them both to your home address so they both give you the same local weather. It is also useful if you have an Alexa device in a second home or cabin. Just update that device's location when you are there, and it will report the weather and time for that place instead.
What Happens When You Change the Location
Changing your device location does not erase any of your settings, routines, or smart home connections. Your shopping lists, music preferences, and all your custom commands stay the same. The only things that change are the weather forecast, local search results, and time zone that Alexa uses.
If you have routines set to run at a specific time, they will run at the new time zone once you update the location. For example, if you have a routine set to run at 7 a.m. and you move your device from Eastern to Pacific time, that routine will now run at 7 a.m. Pacific instead of 7 a.m. Eastern.
Checking Your Current Device Location
To see what location Alexa currently has for a device, open the Alexa app, go to Devices, select Echo & Alexa, tap your device, and scroll down. The Device Location field shows the address or zip code Alexa is using right now. If it looks wrong, that is why your weather or local searches might be off.
You can also test the location by asking Alexa a location-based question. Say "Alexa, what's the weather?" or "Alexa, find a coffee shop nearby." If the results are for the wrong city, your device location needs to be updated.
Troubleshooting Location Changes That Do Not Stick
Occasionally the app will not save your location change on the first try. If you enter a new address and it does not seem to take effect, try closing the Alexa app completely and opening it again. Then go back to Devices, select your Echo, and check the Device Location field to see if the change saved.
If the location still shows the old address, try entering it a different way. Instead of typing the full street address, enter just your zip code or city name. Some devices respond better to one format than the other. If you are still having trouble, restart the Echo device by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. After it reconnects to your Wi-Fi, try updating the location again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing Alexa's location affect my Wi-Fi connection?
No. Your device location is separate from your Wi-Fi network. Changing the location does not disconnect Alexa from your router or require you to set up Wi-Fi again. The device stays connected to the same network.
Can I set Alexa to a location where I do not physically have the device?
Technically yes, but it will give you wrong information. If you set the location to a city where the device is not actually located, the weather will be for that city, not where you are. It is best to keep the location matching the device's physical location.
What if I do not know my exact address?
You can enter just your zip code or city name instead of a full street address. Alexa will use that to set the general location for weather and local searches. This works fine for most purposes, though a full address is more precise.
Do I need to change the location if I move the device to a different room in my house?
No. Location changes are only needed when the device moves to a different city or time zone. Moving it from your living room to your bedroom does not require a location update.
Will changing the location delete my routines or smart home devices?
No. Your routines, smart home connections, shopping lists, and all other settings remain unchanged. Only the weather forecast, local search results, and time zone are affected by the location change.