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Tap theCommunicateicon at the bottom of the screen.

Tap the person-shaped icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

If this is your first time using the app, it may ask for permission to access your contacts.

The Communicate, Contacts, and Allow buttons

From your contacts list, tap the three-button menu that appears in the upper-right corner.

If it’s not enabled, tap the blue toggle button to turn onImport Contacts.

you might block contacts from contacting you through your Echo gear(s) and the Alexa app.

The Import Contacts heading and switch

To do so, selectConversations>Contacts> [three-dot icon]>Block Contacts.

SelectUnblocknext to the person you want to block.

To edit contacts, make the changes in your contacts app, then open theAlexaapp.

Editing a contact in Alexa

Contacts from your address book will automatically appear in the Alexa app.

However, you could only access your contacts through the app.

This happens almost instantly.

How to add a contact in Alexa

There’s no need to tune up your contact list within Alexa manually.

This also makes it easy to add all your contacts at once after you purchase a new Alexa gear.

The Import Contacts feature has led to some confusion among customers.

It’s primarily there for convenience.

How to Edit Your Alexa Contact List

Alexa imports information from your smart equipment’s contact list.

The imported contacts can then be edited directly within Alexa using the app.

kick off the Alexa app and tapCommunicate.

Tap theContacts iconin the upper-right corner.

Tap the contact you wish to edit, then selectEdit.

When you finish editing the contact, tapSaveto save the changes.

Or, perhaps you want to add a new person to your list.

Either way, you’re able to create individual entries easily within the Alexa app.

Here’s how:

Tap theContactsicon in the upper-right corner.

Tap thethree-dot menu iconin the upper-right corner.

TapAdd Contact, then enter the pertinent information.

TapSavewhen you’re finished.

Contacts who do have an Alexa account display messaging, calling, and drop-in icons.

go for the toggle underAllow Drop Into enable these contacts to contact you directly using anEcho rig.

you’re able to block contacts from contacting you through your Echo rig and the Alexa app.

To do so, selectConversations>Contacts>three-dot icon>Block Contacts.

SelectUnblocknext to the person you want to block.