How to Make Hands-Free Calls with Alexa

How Do You Call Alexa? Open the Alexa app. Tap Communicate. Tap Call. Tap the name of the device you want to call. Take the call like any other call.

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Staying connected with family and friends is now easier than ever with Alexa. This smart virtual assistant allows you to make hands-free calls from almost anywhere via four primary types of calling. You can call between eco devices or the Alexa app, make outbound calls from your eco device to UK mobile or residential phone numbers, link your eligible mobile phone account to Alexa to make and receive mobile calls, or link your Skype account to make and receive Skype calls on an eco device.

To get started, set up calling and sync your contacts by opening the Alexa app. Then, tap on the “Communicate” icon in the bottom menu, followed by the profile icon on the top right corner and the three dots on the top right corner. Tap “Import Contacts” and make sure the toggle next to “Import Contacts” is set to the right.

To make Alexa-to-Alexa calls between eco devices, simply ask Alexa to call contacts who have a compatible eco device or the Alexa app, based on how you’ve named them in your address book. For instance, you can say, “Alexa, call Oliver.” You can also call mobile or residential phone numbers in the UK from your compatible eco device. Just say the person you want to call as they’re named in your contact list, such as “Alexa, call mum’s mobile,” or say the number you wish to call, and Alexa will dial it directly. For example, “Alexa, call 0207 946 1227.”

You can link your eligible mobile phone account to Alexa to make and receive mobile phone calls via your echo devices hands-free, even if your phone is turned off. Supported services vary by network operator, and calls using Alexa are deducted from your operator’s allowances, just like making a call with your phone. To get started, open the Alexa app and go to menu, then tap “Settings,” and then “Communication.” Select your mobile network operator.

To use Skype on your echo device, link your account in the Alexa app by tapping the top-left menu, then “Settings,” and then “Communication.” Under “Accounts,” tap “Skype,” sign in, and accept the necessary permissions. Then, just ask Alexa to Skype your contact by saying something like “Alexa, Skype dad’s mobile.”

With Alexa, calling your loved ones has never been easier. Stay connected with just a simple voice command.

FAQ

How do I call someone else's Alexa?

Alexa should understand commands like “Call mom's cell phone” or “call Shawna at work.” You can also call numbers not in your contacts list with “Alexa, call (555) 356-4321.” To call another Echo device, simply say “Alexa, call Leslie's Echo.” If Leslie has calling enabled on her echo, you'll get patched right through.