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    If I change my device's wake word, will I have the option of changing it back to "Alexa" later?
    Dsgyuu
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    Yes. It does not matter how many times you change it.
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    Can I change the wake word to my own name?
    Midnight
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    No, the other options are Amazon, computer or echo.
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    How do you get it to drop in on "kitchen," for example?
    Katie Dollar
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    Say "Alexa (or whatever name) drop in on the (name of device here)."
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    Can you make Alexa's name anything?
    Grace
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    No, unfortunately there is no option to use a custom name. You can try using the set names!
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