

Amazon says that, in most cases you'll probably prefer to use video calling, but Drop In is also available so you can easily check in with an elderly relative or check a camera in the nursery.

Drop In on a contactĭrop In is a feature that can be used with Echo Show or Echo Spot. Say, "Alexa, don't disturb me." You can also schedule Do Not Disturb in the Alexa app (Settings > All devices > Select your device > Do Not Disturb > Scheduled). If you want to block Alexa from alerting you about calls and messages, turn on Do Not Disturb. Your text will be pushed to your friend's Alexa app or Echo device, and they will get a notification, too. On the next screen, instead of speaking your message, type it. Select the Communicate icon, then pick an existing conversation or tap the Messages icon at the top. To send a text message with the Alexa app it's basically the same procedure as above. To access your voice messages, go to the Communicate screen of the Alexa app or say to your Echo, "Alexa, play my messages." Send a text messages To send a voice message with an Echo device, say "Alexa, send a message". Hang up / end the call: "Alexa, hang up" or "Alexa, end call.".Control call volume: "Alexa, turn the volume up / down.".Dial a mobile or landline number: "Alexa, call.Make a call to a mobile or landline number saved to your contacts: "Alexa, call mobile" or "Alexa, call on his home phone" or "Alexa, call at work" or "Alexa, call office".Make a call to another Echo device: "Alexa, call " or "Alexa, call my ".Here are some Alexa commands you can say: While a call is active, the lights on your Echo device will glow green. When you want to end a call, you can say "Hang up" or tap the end button on your phone. On devices with screens, you'll also have accept or reject buttons on the screen.

Alternatively, you can say "Ignore" or ignore it from your phone.

Just say "Answer" or answer from your phone to accept the call. Your Echo devices will sound an alarm and announce who is calling, while your Alexa app will serve up a notification. You can then place your call.Īll your incoming calls or messages are also put through to your Alexa app and Echo devices. Just select the Communicate icon on the home screen, then tap the Contact icon in the upper corner, and tap on a contact. You can call a contact through the Alexa app too. If you have a voice profile and Alexa is able to recognise your voice, your contacts list is automatically used. Just remember Alexa uses voice profiles to determine who is making a call. You can dial numbers directly as well, by saying each digit (including the area code) of the number you want to call. Alexa is confirm who you want to call before putting that call through. When you call someone, it will ring their Alexa app and Echo device, but you can specify to place calls to a mobile number, for example. You will need to say their name exactly how it appears in your Alexa app. To start a call from a compatible Echo device, just ask Alexa to call the person or group you want to reach by name. You can automatically sync you phone's address book, or you can manually add contacts, block contacts, add groups - or you can limit access to your favourite contacts, if you've designated contacts as favourites in your address book.
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Alexa app calling: With the Amazon Alexa app on your Android or iOS smartphone (not available on a tablet), you can make calls to mobile or landline numbers in the US, Canada, and Mexico.Mobile or landline calling: You can call most mobile or landline numbers in the UK, US, Canada, and Mexico from a compatible Echo device, use Alexa to reach supported numbers saved to your mobile phone's contacts list, or, say the number you want to call.You can reach anyone from your mobile phone's contacts list who has a compatible Echo device and who has also signed up for Alexa Calling. Alexa-to-Alexa calling: Make and receive calls between compatible Echo devices (or the Amazon Alexa app, more on that below).You can make the following types of calls:
