How To Change Alexa Voice to Celebrity

You can no longer switch Alexa to new celebrity voices, but you can change Alexa’s standard voice, accent, and language in the Alexa app.

How To Change Alexa Voice To Celebrity Voices Now

Plenty of Alexa owners go looking for a way to turn their Echo into a Samuel L. Jackson or Shaquille O’Neal soundalike. Amazon did offer paid celebrity voice packs for a few years, but those add-ons have now been retired worldwide. New customers cannot buy celebrity Alexa voices, and the old skills stopped working for past buyers after a limited grace period.

So if you ask “How do I change Alexa voice to celebrity?” the current answer is simple. You cannot turn the main Alexa assistant into a celebrity voice anymore. What you can do is tune Alexa’s built-in voices so they feel more like a fit for your home: change accent, pitch, speed, language, or even try the newer conversational Alexa+ voice on supported devices.

This guide walks through what happened to Alexa celebrity voices, what voice options you still have, and the exact steps to change how Alexa sounds on your speakers and screens.

How Alexa Voice Options Work Now

Before you change anything, it helps to know which parts of Alexa’s voice you can adjust. Every Echo has a core voice for answers and prompts, plus extra settings that shape the tone you hear.

Voice Option	What It Changes	Where You Set It
Alexa Voice	Standard or alternate voice for the assistant on that device.	Alexa app > Devices > Echo & Alexa > Device Settings > Alexa’s Voice.
Language / Accent	Regional accent and wording, such as US or UK English.	Alexa app or on-device settings under Language.
Speaking Rate	How fast Alexa reads out answers.	Voice command like “Alexa, speak slower” or “Alexa, speak faster.”

If you want a quick overview from Amazon itself, the Alexa voice settings help page shows the same core controls for phones and tablets. That page focuses on the current standard voices, not the retired celebrity skills.

News about the retirement appeared first on tech outlets, not a big Alexa banner. A report in 2023 confirmed that Amazon would wind down the special packs and stop selling them, which is why the celebrity option no longer appears in your app.

How To Change Alexa Voice On Echo Speakers

The fastest way to refresh Alexa’s sound on an Echo speaker is through the Alexa app on your phone. These steps work for most Echo and Echo Dot models that stay linked to your Amazon account.

Open The Alexa App — Install the Alexa app on your Android phone or iPhone and sign in with the same Amazon account you use on your Echo devices.
Go To Devices — Tap the Devices icon on the bottom bar, then pick Echo & Alexa so you see a list of speakers and displays.
Select Your Echo — Tap the Echo or Echo Dot that you want to change. Each device can have its own Alexa voice, so pick carefully if you own several.
Open Device Settings — On the device page, tap Device Settings to reveal sound, network, and general options.
Tap Alexa’s Voice — Scroll until you find Alexa’s Voice. Tap it to load the list of available voices for that device and region.
Listen And Choose — Tap each option to hear a short sample. When you hear a tone that you like, select it and wait a few seconds while the change applies.

After this, ask a short question such as “Alexa, what is the time?” from that device. If the voice sounds the same as before, wait half a minute and ask again, since it can take a short while for the new voice to sync through your Wi-Fi.

How To Change Alexa Voice On Echo Show Screens

Echo Show devices give you two ways to adjust Alexa’s voice: through the Alexa app, or from the screen on the device itself. Many people find the on-device route faster because you do not need to reach for your phone.

Swipe Down On Echo Show — Swipe from the top of the screen on your Echo Show and tap the gear icon to open Settings.
Open Device Options — Scroll to Device Options or a similar menu entry that controls language and voice.
Choose Alexa’s Voice — Tap Alexa’s Voice, then tap through the available choices. Your Echo Show plays a preview so you can hear what each one sounds like.
Confirm The Voice — After you pick a voice, tap to confirm. Echo Show may briefly display a loading spinner while the new sound installs.
Test With A Question — Ask “Alexa, what is the weather?” so you can hear the new voice reading a full answer.

You can run the same steps in the Alexa app if you prefer one place to manage every device. Just pick the Echo Show in the Echo & Alexa list, then open Device Settings and change Alexa’s Voice from there, just as you did for a speaker.

How To Change Alexa Language, Accent, And Speed

If you wanted a celebrity Alexa voice because the default felt flat or hard to follow, switching language, accent, or speaking rate often helps just as much. These settings give you more range than many people expect.

Switch Alexa To A Different Accent Or Region

Alexa links voice style to language and region. Setting English to a different region changes both the accent and some phrases.

Open Device Settings — In the Alexa app, go to Devices > Echo & Alexa, then pick your device and tap Device Settings.
Tap Language — Look for the Language option. On many devices this sits near date, time zone, and measurement units.
Pick A Region — Choose a language and region that match the accent you want, such as English (United States), English (United Kingdom), English (Canada), or English (India).
Confirm Any Warnings — If Alexa warns that some skills or music services may not work with that region, read the message, then confirm if everything looks fine for you.

You can reach similar controls from some Echo Show screens by opening Settings on the device, then moving to language or regional settings. Amazon outlines both app and device paths on its Alexa language settings page.

Change How Fast Alexa Speaks

Maybe you liked the idea of a celebrity Alexa because that voice sounded calmer in clips. You can bring a calmer pace to your current voice simply by changing the speed.

Slow Things Down — Say “Alexa, speak slower” near the device you want to adjust. Repeat the phrase until the pace feels comfortable.
Speed Things Up — Say “Alexa, speak faster” to move in the other direction when replies feel too slow.
Reset To Normal — Say “Alexa, speak at your default rate” to move back to the standard pace.

These simple phrases apply per device, so you can keep a slower voice in the bedroom and a faster one in the kitchen if you like.

Ways To Personalize Alexa Without Celebrity Voices

Even without a famous voice pack, you can still give Alexa a distinct feel in your home. A few smart tweaks change how natural it feels to talk to each speaker or screen.

Pick A Wake Word That Fits Your Home

Alexa responds to a handful of wake words, such as Alexa, Amazon, Echo, Computer, and Ziggy, depending on the region and device. Changing that single word can make the voice assistant feel less generic and can avoid clashes with people’s names.

Open Device Settings — In the Alexa app, pick your device under Echo & Alexa, then tap Device Settings.
Tap Wake Word — Scroll until you see Wake Word, then tap to open the list of options.
Choose A New Word — Pick a wake word that no one in your household says by accident, then confirm the change.

Once the new wake word applies, use it for every command to that device. This small change pairs well with a fresh Alexa voice and accent.

Turn On Brief Mode Or Whisper Mode

Celebrity Alexa skills were popular partly because they added personality to light questions. You can shape how talkative standard Alexa feels with response modes.

Enable Brief Mode — In the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Voice Responses, then turn on Brief Mode so Alexa uses shorter phrases for simple commands.
Use Whisper Mode — Say “Alexa, turn on whisper mode” near a device. When you whisper a question at night, Alexa whispers back.

These modes pair with any Alexa voice you select, so you can have a quieter or chattier assistant without needing a famous voice attached.

Set Up Voice Profiles For Household Members

Standard Alexa can learn to tell voices apart. That helps with personal responses for calendars, messages, and music, which often mattered more to buyers than celebrity jokes.

Open Settings For Your Profile — In the Alexa app, tap More, then Settings, then Your Profile & Family.
Create Or Update Voice ID — Choose your profile, then start or refresh your Voice ID so Alexa learns how you sound.
Repeat For Others — Have other household members sign in to their profiles and repeat the Voice ID setup on their phones.

With voice profiles in place, Alexa can tailor responses while the main voice stays the same celebrity-free assistant across your devices.

Troubleshooting Alexa Voice Changes That Do Not Stick

Sometimes Alexa ignores a new voice setting or switches back after a while. That can feel especially odd when you are already trying to fix the loss of a celebrity voice. A few quick checks usually sort it out.

Check You Picked The Right Device — Make sure you changed the Alexa voice on the correct Echo or Echo Show. Multi-device homes often mix up names such as “Bedroom Echo” and “Bedroom Dot.”
Confirm Wi-Fi Connection — If the device shows offline in the Alexa app, reboot it and your router so the new voice setting can sync.
Update Device Software — Say “Alexa, check for software updates.” Allow any update to install while the device stays powered and online.
Restart The Echo — Unplug the power cable for around thirty seconds, plug it back in, then wait for the light ring or bar to settle before testing the voice again.
Remove And Re-Add The Device — As a last resort, remove the Echo from the Alexa app, then set it up again so it pulls a fresh configuration.

If none of this helps and your Alexa used to have a celebrity voice that no longer responds, you are likely running into the end of those retired skills. In that case, only Amazon’s own voice and language options will remain available on your device.

What To Expect Next From Alexa Voice Choices

Alexa’s celebrity voice era has closed, but voice options keep shifting in other ways. New conversational modes such as Alexa+ bring extra tone and expression, while regional voices continue to expand. For now, the path to a fresh sound runs through the Alexa app, not through paid celebrity packs.

Once you know how to change Alexa voice on each Echo and Echo Show, you can tune the accent, pace, wake word, and response style for every room. That way your household gets the type of Alexa it prefers, even without a famous voice answering each question.