Alexa Skill Isn't Working Correctly
My Alexa Skill isn't working as expected.
To troubleshoot issues with Alexa skills:
- Turn off the skill and then back on.
Tip: Before turning off the skill, make sure that you have your login credentials, as you need them to reactivate the skill later.
- If usingAmazon Family Profiles, verify that your device is on the correct profile. To verify your account, say "what profile are you in? To switch profiles, say "Switch account."
- To check what profile you're using, ask "Alexa, what profile are you in"?
- To switch profiles, say "Switch account."
- Check the skill's detail page to see if it requires account linking. To link the account, select Link Account.
- Some skills require certain permissions to provide you with the best experience. To check the required permissions for your skill:
- Open the Alexa app .
- Select More
. - Select Alexa+ Store.
- Select the gear icon
in the top right of the Alexa+ Store. - Select Original Alexa Skills under Quick Links.
- Select the skill.
- Select Settings and check if any account permissions say Not Granted.
Tip: You can manage your skill permissions from the Alexa app or
Alexa Privacy Settings (https://www.amazon.com/alexaprivacysettings)in your Amazon account.