Amazon Australia has today announced the new Alexa-to-phone calling capability for Australians on all Alexa Echo devices from today.
Aussies can now use Alexa to call any Australian landline or mobile from their Alexa device for free. The phone calls initiate from your Alexa device and can be easily answered and completed using the recipient’s phone or other device. Amazon Australia say that the initiative is designed to allow older Australians to keep in contact with friends and family while living independently.
At this stage only 10 contacts can be added via the Alexa app to be dialled hands free with a simple prompt such as “Alexa, call Adam’s mobile.” If your contact only has one number then all you have to say to call that person — “Alexa, call Adam.”
Amazon Australia say that to set up calling you will need to follow these steps below but personally I didn’t have to set up anything and it was good to go right from the first command.
This new feature joins other Alexa communication functionality such as Drop Ins to instantly connect with another Alexa device, Announcements to broadcast your voice to other devices and Alexa-to-Alexa calling.
If you have an Amazon Echo device sitting on your desk or in your kitchen, this new voice dialling feature will certainly be extremely useful — it already has been for me. Give it a go and see what you think.
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