The Echo Show is a great smart display device from Amazon. It can be used for various purposes, including watching videos, listening to music, controlling smart home devices, and getting information. However, sometimes you may want to turn off the Echo Show screen, such as when you’re sleeping, when you’re guests are over, or when you’re just trying to save battery life.
There are a few different ways to turn off the Echo Show screen, but the easiest way is to use Alexa. In this guide, we will show you how to turn off the Echo Show screen with Alexa using a variety of voice commands.
How to Turn Off the Echo Show Screen with Alexa
There are a few different voice commands that you can use to turn off the Echo Show screen. Here are a few examples:
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“Alexa, turn off the screen.”
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“Alexa, dim the screen.”
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“Alexa, turn off the display.”
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“Alexa, turn off the lights.”
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“Alexa, goodnight.”
If you say any of these voice commands, the Echo Show screen will turn off. To turn the screen back on, simply say “Alexa, turn on the screen.”
How to Turn Off the Echo Show Screen for a Specific Period of Time
You can also use Alexa to turn off the Echo Show screen for a specific period of time. For example, you can say “Alexa, turn off the screen for 1 hour.” This will turn off the screen for 1 hour, and then it will automatically turn back on.
To turn the screen back on before the timer expires, simply say “Alexa, turn on the screen.”
How to Turn Off the Echo Show Screen at Night
If you want to turn off the Echo Show screen at night, you can use the “Goodnight” routine. This routine will turn off the screen, as well as any other connected smart home devices, such as lights and thermostats.
To create a “Goodnight” routine, open the Alexa app and follow these steps:
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Tap the More menu (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.
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Tap Routines.
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Tap the + button in the top right corner of the screen.
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Tap When this happens.
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Tap Voice.
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Tap Add Command.
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Say “Alexa, goodnight.”
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Tap Next.
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Tap Add action.
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Tap Smart Home.
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Tap Control Device.
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Select the Echo Show device that you want to turn off.
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Tap Turn Off.
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Tap Next.
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Review your routine and tap Save.
Now, whenever you say “Alexa, goodnight,” the “Goodnight” routine will run and turn off the Echo Show screen.
How to Turn Off the Echo Show Screen When You’re Not Using It
If you want to turn off the Echo Show screen when you’re not using it, you can use the Auto Sleep feature. This feature will automatically turn off the screen after a period of inactivity.
To enable Auto Sleep, follow these steps:
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Swipe down from the top of the Echo Show screen.
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Tap the Settings gear icon.
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Tap Clock & Photo Display.
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Scroll down to the Auto Sleep section and toggle it on.
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Select the amount of time that you want the Echo Show screen to be inactive before it turns off.
Conclusion
There are a few different ways to turn off the Echo Show screen with Alexa. You can use a simple voice command, you can turn off the screen for a specific period of time, you can use the “Goodnight” routine, or you can use the Auto Sleep feature.
Which method you choose will depend on your individual needs and preferences.