Amazon Alexa Users Report Assistant Stuck Repeating 'La' for Minutes
Reports of the Alexa 'la' repetition bug have surfaced over the past month, with some users blaming a recent update. Amazon has not commented.
Users are reporting that Amazon's Alexa assistant has been getting stuck repeating the word "la" for several minutes before stopping, according to Android Authority. The reports have been shared over the last month.
Some users attribute the malfunction to a recent update, though Amazon has not confirmed a cause. Android Authority said it has reached out to Amazon for comment on the issue.
The repetition bug is the latest in a series of unusual assistant behaviors reported by users. A couple of months ago, users were unnerved when Alexa emitted guttural, snarling-animal-like sounds.
Separately, last week, Gemini was refusing to answer questions on Android Auto, a reminder that voice assistants across platforms have recently drawn user complaints.
Quick answers
What is the Alexa 'la' repetition bug?
Users report that Amazon's Alexa gets stuck repeating the word "la" for several minutes before stopping. The reports have been shared over the last month.
Has Amazon commented on the Alexa 'la' issue?
No. Android Authority said it has reached out to Amazon for comment, but the company has not responded publicly.
What is causing Alexa to repeat 'la'?
Some users blame a recent update, but Amazon has not confirmed a cause.