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How to Use Alexa on Android Phone

Installing Alexa To use Alexa on Android, start by downloading and setting up the app: Download and install Amazon Alexa. Launch the Amazon Alexa app and log in using your existing Amazon account information, then tap Sign In. 1.Select Create a New Account if you do not have an account with Amazon. 2.Select your name from the list under Help Alexa Get to Know You, or tap I’m Someone Else and provide your information. 3.You can customize Alexa to use a nickname, your full name, or whatever you prefer for messaging and calling. 4.Tap Allow if you want to give Amazon permission to upload your contacts, which can help you connect with family and friends. If you would rather not provide permission at this time, tap Later. 5.You might have to tap Allow a second time on a security popup. You might also be prompted to verify your phone number if you want to send and receive calls and messages with Alexa. 6.Tap Next on the following screens for an overview of the app interface. 7.When you get t

Alexa Lights Meaning: The Complete Guide

The colored light ring on Amazon Echo smart speakers has been a distinctive design feature ever since Amazon released the first generation in 2013. The Echo Show smart displays also use the same light notifications, but instead of a ring light, they have a light bar below the display screen. Whether your Echo device is receiving a call or alerting you about an Amazon Shopping delivery, it uses seven different colored light notifications to communicate and help to optimize the user experience visually. The different colored light alerts can be confusing, so we have written this article to help you decode what the various colors are trying to tell you. Here’s a summary of the seven Alexa light colors: Blue  – Shown whenever you make a voice request. White  – Shown when you’ve enabled the Alexa Guard feature, and your device is in away mode. Red  – Shown when your Echo’s microphone and/or camera have been disabled. Yellow  – Shown when you have a new notification or message. Orange  – Sho

Alexa Features That You Can Only Access via an Amazon Prime Account

you don’t need an Amazon Prime account to use Alexa, but there are some premium features that you’ll miss out on if you opt to use Alexa with a free Amazon account only. Firstly, an Amazon Prime membership comes with Amazon Music Prime, meaning Prime members can stream their favorite tunes through their Alexa-enabled device without annoying adverts.

Does Alexa Require a Monthly Fee?

There is no monthly fee or subscription required to use Alexa’s basic functions. If you’re accessing Alexa through a smart speaker, the only indirect monthly fee is perhaps for WiFi, and this is needed for everything except the most basic functionality.

How Much Does Alexa Cost?

Alexa is free through the Alexa smartphone app or via an Amazon Echo or third-party smart speaker that costs $40+. There are no ongoing monthly fees as standard. You can also boost Alexa’s functionality through premium services, e.g., Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon Prime, Audible, and Spotify