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        "content": "What%20is%20visual%20id%20during%20an%20amazon%20device%20setup%3F"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a clear explanation of what **Visual ID** is during an Amazon device setup\u2014specifically for Echo Show devices with screens\u2014and how it works:\n\n---\n\n## What Is Visual ID?\n\n- Visual ID is a feature on certain Echo Show smart displays that uses facial recognition to identify who\u2019s standing in front of the device. When the device recognizes you, it shows content personalized to you\u2014such as your calendar, reminders, greetings, or other Alexa-profile specific info. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GVPZZGGU8N6A9QJK?utm_source=openai))  \n- It\u2019s **opt-in** (you choose to enable it during setup or later). It works using the device\u2019s built-in camera. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GVPZZGGU8N6A9QJK?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What Happens During Setup\n\n- If your Echo Show supports Visual ID, you\u2019ll be prompted to set it up during the initial setup of the device. You can also start the setup later by speaking the command, \u201cAlexa, learn my face,\u201d or going into the device settings. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-visual-id-amazon-echo-show/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The setup involves taking a series of photos of you from different angles (usually about 5 headshots) to help the device recognize your face under various conditions. Good lighting helps. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-visual-id-amazon-echo-show/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What Info Is Shown Based on Recognition\n\nOnce enabled and a face is recognized, the Echo Show can:\n\n- Display your profile avatar and a personalized greeting.  \n- Show calendar events, reminders, notes, skills or interests associated with your Amazon/Alexa profile. ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GVPZZGGU8N6A9QJK?utm_source=openai))  \n- If there are multiple household members enrolled, it auto-switches to show each person their own info when they stand in front of it. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-visual-id-amazon-echo-show/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Privacy & Storage\n\n- Importantly, the face-recognition data (your Visual ID) is **stored locally** on the Echo Show device itself\u2014not in the cloud. Amazon states it doesn\u2019t access or store the facial images on its servers. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-visual-id-amazon-echo-show/?utm_source=openai))  \n- You can delete your Visual ID from the device or via the Alexa app at any time. If a device is factory reset, all Visual ID data is removed. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-use-visual-id-amazon-echo-show/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Device Compatibility\n\n- Visual ID is available on Echo Show devices with screens like:\n  - Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation and newer)  \n  - Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation)  \n  - Echo Show 11 (2025-release)  \n  - Echo Show 15  \n  - Echo Show 21 ([digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk](https://digprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/GVPZZGGU8N6A9QJK?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which Echo Show model you have (or are setting up), I can help walk you through the process for *your specific device*."
    }
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