7 Places You Should Never Put Your Amazon Alexa

Amazon Alexa is a helpful virtual assistant—playing music, setting reminders, and even controlling your smart home. But where you place your Alexa device actually makes a big difference in how well it works—and how safe it is.

If you’re putting Alexa in the wrong place, you might be messing with its ability to hear you, respond properly, or protect your privacy.

Here are 7 of the worst places to put your Alexa (and where it should go instead):

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Near Windows

Alexa might pick up sounds from outside, trigger false activations, or even be a security risk if someone tries to access your smart home settings from outside.

✅ Better Spot: Place Alexa away from windows, toward the center of a room for clearer sound and added privacy.

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Next to the TV

Your favorite show or loud commercial could constantly wake Alexa—or confuse her. You might end up with weird responses or unintentional purchases.

✅ Better Spot: Keep Alexa a few feet away from your entertainment setup to avoid noise conflicts.

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In the Bathroom

Steam, moisture, and heat are a big no-no for electronics. Alexa devices aren’t waterproof, and prolonged exposure can shorten the device’s lifespan—or fry it altogether.

✅ Better Spot: If you want Alexa in the bathroom, keep it just outside the door or install a moisture-resistant speaker designed for bathrooms.

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Behind Furniture or Curtains

Alexa needs open space to pick up your voice clearly. Hiding her behind a couch or curtain muffles the microphone and blocks sound from reaching her properly.

✅ Better Spot: Put your device on a flat, open surface—like a shelf or table where it’s easy to hear and be heard.

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Near a Kitchen Sink or Stove

Water and heat are a recipe for disaster. Alexa can’t cook with you if she’s melting next to your pot of spaghetti or dodging splashes from your sink.

✅ Better Spot: If using Alexa in the kitchen, position her on a counter away from water and heat sources.

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On the Floor

Besides collecting dust and pet hair, putting Alexa on the ground makes it harder for the device to hear you—and easier for pets or toddlers to knock it over.

✅ Better Spot: Elevate Alexa on a desk, shelf, or countertop at around chest or head height.

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Close to Other Smart Devices

If your Alexa is near another smart speaker (like a Google Nest or another Echo), you might end up triggering the wrong one—or none at all.

✅ Better Spot: Keep smart speakers spaced out in different rooms or far enough apart to avoid audio confusion.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Where you put Alexa affects how she listens, responds, and stays safe. A central, dry, open location with minimal competing noise will give you the best experience—and help avoid annoying mistakes or technical issues.