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Connect with your favorite peopleMake hands-free video calls to the Alexa app or another Echo with a screen. Use Announcements to send voice messages to every room with a supported Echo device, or use Drop In as a two-way intercom between rooms. |
Entertainment for every part of your dayCatch up on today’s news and sports highlights. Watch TV shows, movies, music videos, or movie trailers from Prime Video, Hulu, NBC, and more. Listen to music from streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify and see song lyrics and album art with Amazon Music. |
More ways to control your privacyAlexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. From the mic/camera off button and built-in shutter to the ability to delete your voice recordings, you have transparency and control over your Alexa experience. Learn more here. about how Alexa and Echo devices work. |
Voice control your smart home |
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Manage compatible smart home devices on the simple interactive display or use your voice. You can control lights and switches, set thermostats, or view security cameras. |
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You can also set up Guard for free in the Alexa app to get mobile alerts if your Echo device detects the sound of a smoke alarm or glass breaking while you’re away. And subscribe to Guard Plus for an Emergency Helpline you can call through your Echo and more. |
Alexa is happy to helpMake your life easier at home. Use your voice to set timers, add items to lists, and create calendar events and reminders. Cook along to step-by-step recipes or get exclusive access to cooking classes with a complimentary Food Network Kitchen Premium subscription. You can also check the news, weather, or traffic. Ask for sports scores, movie showtimes, restaurant hours, or information. |
Alexa has skills |
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With tens of thousands of skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and help you do more, such as play relaxing sounds or test your music knowledge. Just say, “Alexa, what are your top skills?” |
Alexa for kidsMake Alexa kid-friendly at no extra charge. Turn on parental controls with Amazon Kids (FreeTime), in settings on your Echo Show 8 screen or in the Alexa app. Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses, filter explicit songs, block shopping, and let kids call approved contacts. Parents can also set time limits and review activity. Children’s privacy is important to us. Learn more about using Amazon Kids with Alexa. Want to unlock more kid-friendly content? Starting at $2.99/month, Amazon Kids+ (FreeTime Unlimited) gives kids access to thousands of hours of fun and educational content across over 18,000 videos, interactive games, educational skills, and Audible books. |
Simple to set up and use
