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Alexa Calling.

  • 11-03-2019 09:52PM
    #1
    paulymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    Apologies if this should be in the Alexa sticky but no movement in 4 months so I said I’d put it here.

    Can I use my echo dot as a loud speaker or “intercom” to call people through my iPhone? Or does the person you want to call have to have the Alexa app?


Comments

  • #2
    jmBuildExt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jmBuildExt


    Checkout the mastermind skill.... I think it might only work for android though...


  • #3
    paulbok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭paulbok


    Yes, your phone is essentially another Alexa device via the app, so you can drop in on another of your devices


  • #4
    jmBuildExt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jmBuildExt


    He wants to call other people's phones.
    Basically using alexa as a handsfree for his phone.


  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,301 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    jmBuildExt wrote: »
    He wants to call other people's phones.
    Basically using alexa as a handsfree for his phone.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Echo-Connect-Alexa/dp/B06ZZNWTDC

    Echo Connect then is an option - £29.99

    • Connect your home phone to your compatible Alexa-enabled device to call any phone number, using just your voice.
    • Echo Connect uses your existing home phone service (analog landline or VoIP) to make and receive calls (operator charges may apply).
    • Simply plug Echo Connect into your home phone jack, complete setup with the Alexa App or on alexa.amazon.co.uk, and you're ready to make and receive calls.
    • Easily sync all your contacts from a smartphone or tablet. Don't have an existing address book or mobile device? Use alexa.amazon.co.uk to quickly add the contacts you need from any Internet-connected PC or Mac.
    • Connect your home phone to your compatible Alexa-enabled device and call contacts and voice-dial numbers from across the room and navigate automated phone systems with your voice.
    • Echo Connect will work with your compatible Alexa-enabled devices. Only one Echo Connect needed per phone line.


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