Do you have an Alexa device that you no longer use? Or perhaps you want to delete your Alexa account for privacy reasons. Whatever the case, getting rid of your Alexa account is easy to do but not very straightforward.
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to fully delete your Amazon Alexa account.
Step-by-Step Guide: Deleting Your Amazon Alexa Account
Step 1: Open the Amazon Alexa Application: Launch the Amazon Alexa application on your device.
Step 2: Access Settings: Within the application, locate and tap on the “More” option situated at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Navigate to Your Profile and Family: In the “More” menu, find and select the “Settings” option.
Step 4: Find Voice ID Settings: Within the settings menu, look for the “Your Profile and Family” section and click on it.
Step 5: Delete Voice ID: Once in “Your Profile and Family,” locate the “Voice ID” option and tap on it. If you have set up a voice ID previously, you’ll see the option to “Delete Voice ID.” Click on it to proceed.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion of your voice ID when prompted. This action will result in the deletion of your Amazon Alexa account.
Step 7: Delete Amazon Account (Optional): If you want to completely remove the Amazon Alexa application, you’ll need to delete your Amazon account. Open your Amazon account settings either through the website or app.
Step 8: Locate Account Deletion Option: Within the account settings, navigate to the option for deleting your account.
Step 9: Follow Deletion Steps: Follow the provided prompts to initiate the account deletion process. Confirm the deletion of your Amazon account.
Step 10: Confirmation: Once confirmed, your Amazon Alexa account, along with any associated data, will be permanently deleted.
That’s it! You’ve completed the process of deleting your Amazon Alexa account.
How to Delete a Family Member Profile from Alexa Account
- Open the Amazon Alexa App:
- Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your device.
- Access Profile & Family Settings:
- Navigate to “More” and then tap on “Settings.”
- Select “Your Profile & Family.”
- Add a Profile (Optional):
- As an example, add a bogus profile to understand the process better.
- Attempt Deletion:
- Try deleting the added profile within the Alexa app. Note the inability to remove it directly.
- Open the Amazon Shopping App:
- Switch to the Amazon Shopping app (not the Amazon Alexa app).
- Access Account Settings:
- Tap on the menu button located in the bottom right-hand corner.
- Select “Account,” then scroll down to “Manage Your Profiles.”
- Locate the Profile:
- Find the profile you want to delete (e.g., “Persnickety”).
- Remove the Profile:
- Click on the profile and scroll down to find the option to remove it.
- Confirm the deletion by clicking on “Remove Profile.”
- Refresh the Alexa App:
- Return to the Amazon Alexa app and refresh your profile list.
- Confirmation:
- Verify that the unwanted profile has been successfully removed.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage and remove profiles from your Amazon Alexa app.
I’m Kevin Harkin, a technology expert and writer. With more than 20 years of tech industry experience, I founded several successful companies. With my expertise in the field, I am passionate about helping others make the most of technology to improve their lives.