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# Disable Smart Home Devices from Alexa

You can disable or delete smart home devices in the Smart Home section of the Alexa app.

Note: When you turn off your Alexa device, this doesn't remove connected smart home devices. Your Alexa device still recognizes your smart home devices when you turn it back on.

To completely disconnect a smart home devices from Alexa, open the manufacturer's companion app on your mobile device and delete the smart home devices. Next, go to the Alexa app to disable the smart home devices.

Note: After disabling a smart home device, the device may need to be factory reset before it can be connected to a smart home hub. For more information, go to Reset Smart Home Devices.

To manage smart home devices in the Alexa app:

1. Go to the menu, and select the Devices icon .
2. Select your smart home device, and then the three dots.
3. On the Device Settings screen, you can:
   - Edit the device's name.
   - View the Hub or Skill the device is connected through.
   - Toggle off Enabled to remove it temporarily from Alexa.
   - If you want to completely delete a device from the Alexa app, select the trash can icon.

Tip: To disable all devices associated with a single skill, disable the skill.

For more help, try our Smart Home forum.

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