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Keep your Echo devices somewhere safe. 

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Your are there to help when it comes to setting up your preferred and updating your . However, it doesn't tell you the best and safest areas in your house to place your and . You're probably thinking, "Does it really matter where I put it as long as I can from most areas in my house?" The answer is yes, definitely. 
Placing your Alexa device in certain areas of your house could  or even . 

For example, did you know intruders can access your smart home device from outside if it's placed too close to a window? We're here to tell you where you shouldn't place your Echo devices and the best spots for it. Read on for more information.

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1. Don't put Alexa near a toilet
Placing an Echo near your toilet is gross. Think of all the germs that linger around that area -- even in super-clean bathrooms. However, if you must (and OK, we do see the appeal), try placing it as far away from the toilet as possible. 

If you can, with a sticky strip or a nail. Just make sure it's secure so it doesn't fall and remember to place it near an outlet so you can plug it in. Also, keep it away from the bathtub (duh!). You wouldn't want to fry your Echo. 

Don't even think about putting your Echo near the bathtub!

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2. Don't put Alexa near a sink
If you're trying to drown out the sounds of Alexa's voice, then, by all means, place your expensive Echo on a sink. However, if you want to keep it intact, never place it anywhere near water.

You don't want to risk your kitchen water damage restoration services Milwaukee (atoplay.com) sprayer going haywire and soaking your Echo device. Instead, place it on a different counter that doesn't have a sink, like an island, or tuck it into a corner where it's farther from splattering spaghetti sauce and water spray. It'll stay cleaner and might sound better, too.
3. Don't put Alexa by a window
Keep your Echo away from all the windows in your house. The location could potentially give anyone from the outside access to your Echo, and they could have access to your other devices. For example, if your car is connected to your smart speaker, someone may be able to .

If your Echo is near a window, move it.

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4. Don't put Alexa under your TV
How many commercials are out there that say "Alexa, play…" and then ? Or even if the TV says anything remotely that sounds like "Alexa," take a guess at what's going to activate. 

Not only does this interrupt the show you're watching, but it also starts recording what's said after the command. So if you're having a private conversation and Alexa kicks on, you're . Placing it on a side table makes more sense and is more likely to keep the voice assistant quiet until you make a command.
Where you should place your Amazon EchoIn the corner of your (away from windows, of course)A place where it's easily visible for you, so you can see when the light ring lights upOn your On the edge of your -- far, far away from your sinkOn a mantle or shelfMounted on a wall that's not facing a window
You can also read our story on the to help you decide where to place your Echo. 

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