Is Alexa down?

Find out the current status of Alexa based on user reports.

Alexa is online

There are no reports of the service outage.
Alexa sites, apps, and services work normally.

We determine Alexa status by collecting and analyzing user reports within the last 24 hours and update the service status every 30 minutes.

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Alexa outage history and causes

Learn about the most recent outages and disruptions for Alexa.

Major Alexa outages and their causes

Alexa can sometimes be unavailable to users.
Here are a few notable examples:

October 20, 2025

A major Amazon Web Services outage (DNS resolution issues in a core region) knocked many services offline. Alexa was not responding, routines failing, and smart home devices going silent until the incident was mitigated and service recovered.
August 14, 2025

Users reported Alexa commands being recognized but not executed (timers, routines, announcements).The issue appeared across many households.
July 30, 2024

An AWS disruption impacted multiple Amazon services. Alexa devices were not working along with other Amazon tools.

Alexa Not Working for You? It Might Not Be an Outage

If Alexa appears online but voice commands, smart home controls, or app access still fail, the issue may be local rather than a platform-wide outage. Wi-Fi problems, device settings, app cache, DNS errors, or account sync issues can affect responses, routines, skills, and connected devices.

Common Reasons Alexa Stops Working

Weak Wi-Fi or router connection problems
Alexa app cache or outdated app version
Smart home device sync or skill errors
DNS issues affecting app or device access
Amazon account login or permission problems

How to Fix Alexa Connection Issues

Restart your Alexa device and router
Check your Wi-Fi connection and reconnect the device
Update the Alexa app to the latest version
Review smart home skills and device permissions
Sign out and back into your Amazon account
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How our status checker works?

Our tool analyzes user-reported issues over the past 24 hours to calculate the status of each service every 30 minutes.

We calculate a baseline based on average reports for each service

<50%

If reports are below 50%,
the status is "Online"
50-75%

If reports are higher than 50% but lower than 75%, the status is "Partial Outage"
>75%

If reports exceed a 75% threshold,
the status is "Down"

What to Do If the Service Is Down

Here are steps you need to take if you can’t access a necessary service:

Check Your Connection

Make sure your Internet connection is stable.
Restart Your Device

This can often resolve temporary issues.
Contact Support

If the issue persists, reach out to the service’s customer support.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if Alexa is down right now?

Visit this page first and compare it to a report spike at an outage monitor. When many people report problems simultaneously, it means that it is really an outage of Alexa. In case reports are empty, then more probably the issue is your Wi-Fi router or device.

Why is Alexa not working today?

It is usually one out of 3 reasons: the service is having a bad moment, your network is unstable, or the device needs a quick reset. Try asking from the Alexa app, then reboot your Echo and router. If you also see people posting amazon Alexa outage or is amazon Alexa down, it is probably on Amazon’s side.

What should I do if Alexa is down?

When it appears that Alexa is down to most users, you cannot do anything about the server side. Try to restart or check your Wi-Fi and wait a few minutes. Even after the initial fix is deployed, big incidents such as cloud outages may require time to achieve full settling.

Why does Alexa work for others but not for me?

This is common with smart home devices. If the wider Alexa outage today is not confirmed, the problem might be your home network route, DNS hiccups, or a strict network at work or school. Switch Wi-Fi to mobile data as a quick test. If that works, your network is the likely culprit, not Alexa itself.

Is there a way to avoid Alexa connection problems?

You cannot stop every service outage, but you can reduce local issues. Keep the Alexa app updated, restart your router once in a while, and avoid overcrowded Wi-Fi. If your ISP route is acting up, a VPN can sometimes help you reach the service more reliably by taking a different network path.