Never Put Your Alexa or Echo Speaker in These 3 Trouble Spots
The article discusses the best locations to avoid placing Amazon's Alexa and Echo speakers to prevent potential hazards. It highlights three main areas to avoid: bathrooms, near heat sources, and close to windows. By following these guidelines, users can enjoy their devices safely and effectively.
- ▪Bathrooms are not suitable for Echo devices due to moisture and potential electrical shorts.
- ▪Placing Alexa speakers near heaters or fireplaces can lead to overheating and fire hazards.
- ▪Keeping Alexa devices away from windows prevents accidental activation by outside noise.
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I've discussed what I think about the latest features of the Alexa Plus AI voice assistant and settings you may want to turn off on your Echo device if you're worried about privacy. But I haven't talked as much about another very important part of using Amazon's popular smart speakers, which is where not to put them. While I like most Echo speakers and use them in my home, there are spots where they just don't work, and could even cause fire hazards or similar dangers. Master these three no-go zones, and you'll be ready to chat it up with one of these home hubs without worries.Best Amazon Alexa Devices of 2026 See at CNET 1. In bathrooms Echos and bathrooms are a bad mix.
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