Each Echo Dot device has several physical buttons that you can use in addition to, or instead of, voice commands. This article explains what the Echo Dot buttons do, including descriptions and explanations of the first, second, third, and fourth generation Echo Dot devices.
How to Use the Action Button on Echo Dot: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every Echo Dot has either two or four buttons, depending on the generation. These buttons give you access to certain Echo Dot features without voice control, let you issue a command without saying the wake word first, and let you stop the Echo Dot from listening to you. The appearance of these buttons varies slightly depending on which version of Echo Dot hardware you have.
These are the buttons on the Echo Dot:
The action button on the Echo Dot is activated by pressing it, and you can tap or hold it depending on the desired effect. Here are the things you can do with the action button:
