Stop alexa listneing from one echo device only

I have many echo dots around the place and also the garage. I would like to stop the echo dot in the garage from responding to voice commands(routines) except a couple.

From research I’ve found I could:

  • Put a smart plug behind it and turn it on and off when my phone connects to the garage ap - this takes too long too boot up.

  • Use a mechincal switch when my phone connects to the garage ap - clunky

  • Update all automations/scripts/etc exposed to only fire if the alexa device is NOT garage_echo - Seems like the only real way but it’s a lot of automations to amend, if this is possible

I’m wondering how others are doing this?

Thanks guys,

I just press the mute button on the echo

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