Like any Wi-Fi device, Alexa can experience connectivity issues. A user generally discovers the Echo or Dot has lost connectivity when they issue a command, and Alexa responds with "I'm having trouble connecting to the Internet right now." Additionally, the light ring will flash red rather than blue. Despite the fact my Dot is the closest device to my router, it seems to experience connectivity problems more often than my other Alexa-enabled devices. Sometimes, connectivity issues are caused by a blip in the Wi-Fi. This blip might be caused by interference from a microwave, a cordless phone, a back-up beeper, or any number of things that can cause Wi-Fi "noise." I find often, if I wait a few seconds and reissue my command, the connectivity issue resolves itself. If it doesn't, the next step is to reboot the malfunctioning Alexa device. You may use the power button on the top to reboot Alexa, however, I often find it easier to yank the ...