Information in this article applies to all Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.
Why Turn Off Alexa Voice Purchasing?
Alexa always asks you to confirm any transactions, so accidental purchases are unlikely.
However, if you have children, they can easily make purchases without your knowledge.
At the very least, you should consider setting up a PIN to authorize voice purchases.
Tap the toggle besidePurchase by voiceto change it to the off position.
The toggle turns from blue to gray when voice purchasing is disabled.
Tap the toggle besideVoice codeto create a PIN that must be spoken to authorize any voice purchases.
Voice purchasing options are account specific, not equipment specific.
If you have multiple devices in your home, you must change the controls for all associated Amazon accounts.
SelectSettingsin the left panel.
SelectVoice Purchasingin theAlexa Accountsection.
grab the toggle besidePurchase by voiceto change it to the off position.
The toggle turns from blue to gray when voice purchasing is disabled.
choose the toggle besideVoice codeto create a PIN that must be spoken to authorize any voice purchases.
If you have multiple devices in your home, you must create different codes for each associated Amazon account.
Go toalexa.amazon.comin a web net web surfer and get in to your Amazon account.
snag the toggle besideVoice Codeto enable it to change it to the on position.
The next time you give a shot to make a purchase, Alexa will ask for your voice code.
