If your Echo doesn't enter setup mode automatically, you should reset your Echo device to restore it to factory settings. This article explains how to put an Echo Dot in setup mode.

How to factory reset the Echo Spot. Remember — a factory reset will delete all stored info on your Echo Spot. Because of this, it's best to try a soft restart first.

But if you want to perform a factory reset on your Echo Pop, here’s what you need to do. Step 1: Ensure the device is plugged in. If it’s not responsive, try unplugging it and plugging it back in.

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Amazon’s Echo speakers, and the Alexa assistant, are incredibly useful and pretty darn invasive. On the practical side, it can function as a security alarm with a device you already own. Neat ...