Amazon Alexa's new Whisper mode could be a lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents

From Apple’s Siri to Amazon’s Alexa, smart assistants are now staple features in many people’s daily lives.

Now, Amazon’s Alexa has a new skill that could be an absolute lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents.

The feature, called Whisper, means Alexa will respond to being whispered to by whispering back.

While Whisper launched on Alexa-enabled devices back in 2018, it’s finally rolling out in the UK.

Amazon explained: “Once Whisper Mode has been enabled and a command has been whispered to Alexa, Alexa will also respond in hushed tones, ensuring the rest of the household doesn’t wake up.

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“Now you can set an alarm or check what time your alarm is set without waking sleeping partners, or pets.”

The Whisper Mode launch comes amid new research by Amazon, which found that young families wake up three times per night on average, leading to a lack of sleep and family feuds.

Here’s how to set up Whisper Mode on your Alexa-enabled speaker.

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How to set up Whisper mode on Alexa:

1. Open the Alexa app

2. Go to Settings

3. Next, click Voice Responses

4. Then activate Whispered Responses