Alexa Show drops the Microphone Each Time

Seems like each time the Ring communicates with my Alexa (both 5" & 10"), a Mic symbol (turned off) appears on the lower left Alexa screen. If you don't touch the symbol to turn the Mic (on) within a few seconds, you are unable to communicate with the Ring audibly. Am I missing a setting somewhere that will keep the Mic/Speaker active each time communication starts without my turning on the Mic on the Alexa screens?