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How to change Alexa's location on your Amazon Echo to correct features like time and weather

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You can change Alexa's location on your Amazon speaker if you've moved or want a more accurate location. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
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Alexa uses your location to make accurate weather forecasts, amongst other things. 

So, if you've moved recently, it's especially important to make sure your address is up to date.

To change your location, you'll have to open the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android

Tap the Devices tab and select your Echo to make edits. You'll be prompted to enter your full address. 

You can also change your timezone.

Here's how to do it.

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How to change Alexa's location using the Alexa app

1. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

2. Tap the Devices tab in the bottom-right corner.

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Tap "Devices."  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

3. Tap "Echo & Alexa" in the top-left corner.

4. Select your device from the list. You may have multiple Echo or Echo Dots linked to the same account.

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Select your device.  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

5. Scroll down and tap "Device Location." You should also see "Time Zone" listed below.

6. Enter your street address, city, region, and zip code. You can also change your country at the top of the page.

7. Tap the blue "Save" option in the top-right corner to complete the process.

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Tap "Save."  Marissa Perino/Business Insider

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Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino.