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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIs there a way to change Alexa's gender? I'd like to have an Alex with a British accent who
will cheerfully serve me and who I can order about. I'm serious! Why are all these mechanical servants female?
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Is there a way to change Alexa's gender? I'd like to have an Alex with a British accent who (Original Post)
Kashkakat v.2.0
Jan 2024
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hlthe2b
(103,005 posts)1. Well, I'm sure I know what the MAGAs would demand...
which, in and of itself, may be a reason not to provide other options.
area51
(11,977 posts)2. I have a choice of Alexa's gender on Echo show,
though not on my Tap.
doc03
(35,599 posts)3. How about an Alex with a deep south accent, I would love to order
him around. It would be payback to those southern drill Sargent's calling us damn Yankees and dickheads. Alex you dickhead what is the weather today?
Sympthsical
(9,238 posts)4. My Alexa is a random Australian guy
Yes, there is a setting where you can pick voices.
You can say "Alexa, change your voice" or go into the settings of the app on your phone. Just go to devices, select the device, settings, then scroll down a bit for voice options.