Using Your Alexa Tablet
Learn more about Alexa tablet gestures and navigation on Home screen.
Table of Contents
Device Controls
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Power button (top edge) |
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| Volume buttons (right edge) | Increase or decrease speaker and media volume.
Note: Volume up and down buttons interchange in landscape and portrait mode.
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| USB-C port (bottom edge) | Charges the tablet and supports data transfer. |
| Fingerprint sensor (in power button) | Fast and secure unlock. |
| Front camera (8MP) | Video calls, personal avatars, and Alexa hands-free. |
| Rear camera (13MP) | Photos, video, and Explore with Camera. |
| Pogo connector (bottom edge) | Attaches to the Alexa Tablet Pro Keyboard. |
| Pen charging strip (top edge) | Magnetically holds and wirelessly charges the Alexa Tablet Pro Pen. |
Home Screen
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| For You Page | Swipe right from the home screen to open the Discover Page to get personalized content from Kindle, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and more. |
| Up Next | Proactive Alexa suggestions, weather, reminders, and recommended actions and a Google-powered search bar. |
| Apps Grid | Customizable grid to place apps and widgets anywhere. |
| Apps Dock | Quick-access bar with up to 6 pinned apps. |
| Apps Drawer | All installed apps — swipe up to open. |
| Customize Home screen | Press and hold on an empty space on Home screen to change your wallpaper, view App list, and Home settings. |
| Add Widgets | Long press and hold on the home screen to add and arrange. |
| Search bar | Google powered web search. |
| Alexa Mode | Say "Alexa" for hands-free voice interaction. Tap the Alexa button (bottom-right of home screen) for text-first interaction. |
| X-ray for Everything | Press and hold any content on screen, or draw a circle with your Alexa Tablet Pro Pen, to surface a personalized list of your most likely next actions — shop, summarize, translate, share, and more. |
Modes
| Settings | What it does |
|---|---|
| Dark Theme | Dark mode is on by default. To change, go to Settings > Display > Dark Theme. |
| Kindle Mode | Enjoy distraction-free reading that's easier on the eyes, limited notifications, and extended battery life while reading in Kindle. |
| Do Not Disturb | Minimize interruptions by only allowing important people and apps to reach you. |
| Custom Mode | Customize preferred schedule, notifications, and display settings as per your preference. |
Gestures
Your Alexa Tablet uses gesture navigation by default. Prefer buttons instead? Go to Settings > System > Gestures > Navigation mode to select 3-button navigation.
Note: 3-button navigation is the traditional navigation icons Back, Home, and Recent layout.
| Gesture | What it does |
|---|---|
| Swipe up from the bottom | Takes you to Home page. |
| Swipe from the left or right edge | Takes you back to previous screen. |
| Swipe up and hold | To see recent apps. |
| Swipe left or right along the bottom edge | To switch quickly between apps. |
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