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How to Delete All Your Previous Requests on Amazon Echo

Did you know that when you make requests using your Amazon Echo, each of those requests is logged and can be replayed through the Amazon Echo app? If you want to remove those requests, we'll show you how.

One caveat:the more you use Alexa, the more it will learn your speech patterns. Clearing your Amazon Echo history will put you back in the square so the Echo understands your requests.

But if you're selling your Echo or aren't comfortable with saved audio, this can be helpful.

Delete individual requests

You can delete individual recordings one by one through the Alexa app. Go to Settings> History and you will see a complete list of your requests. This is where you can also listen to the recordings. Open each recording and tap “Delete voice recordings”.

How to Delete All Your Previous Requests on Amazon Echo

At the very least, you can delete recordings labeled “Unknown” as these do not contribute in any way to Alexa's learning process with your speech patterns.

This method can be used from any account that has a profile on Amazon Echo.

Clear all requests in bulk

To delete all history, go to the Manage Content and Devices page on Amazon. Go to Amazon Echo> Manage voice recordings .

How to Delete All Your Previous Requests on Amazon Echo

Clicking it will open a dialog that allows you to delete your echo history.

How to Delete All Your Previous Requests on Amazon Echo

This method can only be done from the primary account that registered the Amazon Echo.

Feel the need to delete your Amazon Echo recordings? Let us know why in the comments.