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From: David LaRue <huey.dll@tampabay.rr.com>
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Subject: Re: Alexa oddity
Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC)
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Chris J Dixon <chris@cdixon.me.uk> wrote in 
news:65gl3kdbkj97p99aemr55pfu89u9flhju6@4ax.com:

> When you invoke Alexa on my Echo Show 5, the volume of whatever
> is playing is dipped during the interaction. Afterwards it can
> take 10 to 20 seconds for normal volume to resume.
> 
> However, if I whisper, then it is back to normal within a second.
> 
> Why?
> 
> Chris

It sounds like an auto volume equlization adjustment that is fooled by the 
enviroment.  I'd suggest moving the Echo to someplace less prone to sound 
reflections on what it sends out.  In other words try moving it away from 
shelves or walls and see if that helps.

Good luck