This can come back to bite you, depending on who is around.
The first thing to do ischange the default name and password for your wireless connection.
To do this, you’ll need to sign in to your router and navigate to its Wi-Fi controls.
when you obtain found this, you’re free to input a new password.
This will greatly reduce the risk of anybody sussing out what the new password might be.
Unfortunately, you are limited to these choices and cannot use a random name of your choosing.
Sadly, your pet’s name and even your pet names are no good here.
The easiest way to change your Alexa wake word is with a voice command.
Confirm your choice by speaking your preferred wake word, and your selection will be automatically saved.
Alternatively, you might change your wake word on the Alexa app, by navigating to the Devices configs.
From here, press the option for “Echo & Alexa” and choose the relevant machine.
As with the voice option, you will then be presented with your wake word options.
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Choose and confirm your favorite, and the change will be saved to your rig.
To set a security PIN for Alexa, you will need to head to the Alexa app.
You’ll see a tab at the bottom of your screen marked “More.”
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after you snag selected this option, navigate to controls > Your Profile and Family > PIN.
Managing your smart machine connections is a good way to limit the information that your devices share with Alexa.
pop kick open the Alexa app and press the “Devices” tab.
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Search through the available devices to locate the one you’re trying to remove.
Select it, and hit the controls cog to bring up the trash can logo.
One quick tap and your equipment has been deleted from Alexa.
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The process is slightly different if you’re looking to delete another Amazon equipment.
It will be gone.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to simply delete the whole history of each smart gear connection.
To do this, you will need to jump in to your Amazon account.
So if you have concerns over your privacy, you’re going to want to do something about this.
To do this, head to the More tab in the Alexa app, and click tweaks.
From here, select Alexa Privacy > Manage Your Alexa Data > Enable deletion by voice.
The downside to asking Alexa to delete recordings is that it depends on you remembering to ask it to.
Smart home devices can simplify your life, but they can also leave you exposed.
We’ve thrown together a list ofquestions you should ask before you purchase a smart home unit.
There are also some devices where theconvenience outweighs the privacy risks involved.
