Amazon Echo speakers come in various shapes and sizes, making them perfect for nearly any space, even your car. With their versatility, it’s no surprise that more people rely on Alexa in different areas of their daily lives. But that convenience can lead to accidental misplacements, putting your smart speakers or displays at risk. Placing them in the wrong spot could lead to damage, privacy concerns, or even security issues. That said, it’s worth taking inventory of where you’re keeping yours.
You might know that putting your Alexa device near water isn’t safe, but did you know that intruders can access your smart home device from outside if it’s placed too close to a window? Damaging your Echo isn’t the only risk factor at play here: You could be putting your privacy at risk as well. There’s no need to worry, though, because we have a helpful list of where you should avoid placing your Echo devices, and the best alternative spots for you to get value from your Alexa assistant.
Placing an Echo near your toilet is gross. It’s as simple as that. Think of all the germs that linger around that area, even in super-clean bathrooms. There’s a lot of bacteria that floats around the air around a toilet bowl, and even though they’re invisible to your naked eye, you certainly don’t want them crawling about your Amazon Echo. If you must have an Echo device in your bathroom (and we can see the appeal), try placing it as far away from the toilet as possible. If you can, mount it on a wall with a sticky strip or a nail. Just make sure it’s secure so it doesn’t fall, and remember to place it near an outlet so you can plug it in. Also, keep it away from the bathtub. You wouldn’t want to fry your Echo… or anything else.
Don’t even think about putting your Echo near the bathtub. If you’re trying to drown out the sounds of Alexa’s voice, by all means, place your expensive Echo by a sink. If you want to keep it intact, never place it anywhere near water. You don’t want to risk your kitchen water sprayer going haywire and soaking your Echo device, or a tall device getting tipped into the sink. Instead, place it on a different counter, like a kitchen island, or tuck it into a corner where it’s farther from splattering spaghetti sauce and water spray. It’ll stay cleaner and might sound better in the long run, too.
- Alexa devices são versáteis e adequados para diferentes espaços.
- Proximidade com água ou janelas pode causar danos e riscos de segurança.
- É recomendado evitar lugares como banheiros, perto de janelas e fontes de calor para a colocação dos dispositivos Echo.