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Digital Services and Device Support › Alexa Settings › Accessibility for Alexa › Turn Tap to Alexa On or Off

Use the device settings to turn on Tap to Alexa on Echo devices with a screen and Fire tablets.

Note: You need to turn on Alexa to use Tap to Alexa.To turn Tap to Alexa on or off:

1. Say, "Go to Settings," or go to the device settings on your Echo Show:
   • If you're using Alexa+, select the Menu icon on your screen, and then select Settings .
   • If you're using the original Alexa, swipe down from the top of the screen and select Settings .
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Turn Tap to Alexa on or off.

For more help, go to:

• What is Tap to Alexa?

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