How to Delete Shared Photos From Alexa

Sharing favorite photos with family and friends using Amazon Alexa brings a warm and personal touch to our daily interactions.

Yet, there are moments when I need to manage the shared content —updating the photo collection or removing outdated images. To delete shared photos from Alexa is easy; however, it is also crucial to understand the implications of removing shared content.

Once a photo is deleted, it’s no longer just about removing it from my view; it’s about ensuring it is no longer accessible to anyone I’ve previously shared it with.

Here is how to ensure that photos are removed permanently.

Delete Shared Photos From Alexa With Amazon Photos Mobile Application

Managing photos shared with your Alexa contacts is simple; here’s a step-by-step guide on how to manage these photos:

Download Amazon Photos on your IOS or Android phone and open the application.

Inside, you can see all stored images available on your Alexa devices. Tap on the images you want to delete and hit the trash can icon to delete permanently.

Once deleted from Amazon Photos, the images will be deleted from all Alexa devices that may have used them as a photo display on the home screen background.

Delete Shared Photos From Alexa Using Web Browser

If you don’t want to download the mobile application, you can access your Amazon Photos account using the browser by navigating to https://www.amazon.co.uk/photos.

From there, you can tap on any image you want to remove and use the trash can icon to delete it.

Where Does Alexa Keep the Shared Photos?

When you share photos with your Alexa contacts, Amazon ensures they are stored securely. The content is managed through the cloud-based Amazon account service, integrated with the Alexa ecosystem, particularly for Echo Show devices.

Here is where shared photos are stored and how they can be accessed:

Amazon Photos app: This is the primary repository for my shared images. When I upload photos, Amazon Photos stores them in the cloud.
Echo Show Device: The Echo Show device is another access point. This device allows me to navigate to the Amazon photos view or manage my shared photos.

My shared photos are stored on the device and kept in Amazon’s cloud storage, Amazon Photos. This easy process ensures that all my digital memories are well-organized and easy to manage, but at the same time, when trying to delete them, I need to be mindful of removing them from both locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I delete individual photos I’ve shared with my Alexa contacts?

I use the Amazon Photos app to delete individual photos I’ve shared with my Alexa contacts. I located the shared photo within the Alexa app and deleted it.

Is there a way to stop sharing all my photos on Alexa simultaneously?

Yes, I can stop sharing all my photos on Alexa by disabling the photo-sharing feature. On an iOS device, I toggle off the ‘Use Your Alexa Contacts’ option in the Contact Settings. I’d navigate to Amazon Photos Contact Book settings on Android and do the same.

Can I delete photos from my Alexa device that were taken by the built-in camera?

I can delete photos taken by my Alexa device’s built-in camera by finding them in my Amazon Photos library and removing them. If these photos are stored locally on the device, I can delete them directly from the photo gallery.