Unplug the power adapter completely from the wall outlet for 30 seconds. This forces the device's internal flash memory to clear temporary system logs and faulty firmware states before rebooting.
Dislodge trapped dirt, lint, or home dust from the pinhole microphone slots on the top of the chassis. alexa 18 fixed
: Temporary files stored on your Echo device or the Alexa app have become corrupted. Unplug the power adapter completely from the wall
Running outdated software is a common cause of compatibility issues and errors. Updates often include bug fixes that specifically address connectivity problems. alexa 18 fixed
The “Alexa 18 Fixed” update is rolling out to supported devices over the air. To check if you have it:
: Analyzing Performance Fixes in Alexa Version 18 for Ambient Intelligence.