When you name your devices, take a moment to consider how Alexa will handle your device names. We know proper names can give Alexa fits, but what else can cause confusion. One community member sent us a list of names with how well Alexa handles them.
Basement - Good
Basement Bathroom - Good
Basement Hallway - Good
Dehumidifier - Good
Dining Room - Good
Downstairs Bathroom - Good
Guest Bathroom - Good
Garage - Good
Guest Bedroom - Good
Guest Vent - Good
Kitchen - Good
Kitchen Counter - Good
Laundry Room - Good
Living Room - Good
Manual Mode - Good
Master Bathroom - Good
Master Bedroom - Good
Movie Mode - Good
Nap Mode - Good
Night Mode - Good
Office - Good
Sleep Mode - Good
Office Vent - Good
Away Mode - OK
Day Mode - OK
Master Daylights - OK
Master Hallway - OK
Master Skylights - OK
Wakeup Mode - OK
Aeroponics - Bad
Exercise Room - Bad
Exterior - Bad
Fireplace - Bad
Foyer - Bad
Foyer Chandelier - Bad
Master Left Candle - Bad
Master Right Candle - Bad
Plants - Bad
Tea Room - Bad
ZZ - Bad
Fish Tank - Very Bad
How is Alexa handling your device names? What names give you the most trouble?
