- So, if your Echo Show is on your husband's profile or your kid's profile for a moment, grandma can still Drop In on your device at any time to say, 'Hi'. Note: You can also toggle the Drop In.
- Our Longevity Explorers have been testing the Amazon Echo Show and exploring its capabilities. With the ability to make phone calls and video calls on request, Alexa and the Amazon Echo Show have added important capabilities since our community of older adults first explored Alexa back in 2017. Learn what these 'seniors' think is (or is not) useful about it; what questions they have; and what.
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To get started with Amazon Echo (1st Generation), place your device in a central location (at least eight inches from any walls and windows). You can place Amazon Echo (1st Generation) in a variety of locations, including your kitchen counter, your living room, your bedroom nightstand, and more.
The second-gen Echo Show 2018 has a significantly different design than the blockier Show 2017. Let’s talk about the size, the speaker placement, and the materials. Size: The Show 2018 is 9.7.
Registration issues can often be caused by incorrect passwords. If you are receiving a password error or if you've forgotten your password, you can request a personalized 'password reset' link.
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- Download the Alexa app and sign in.
With the free Alexa app, you can set up your device, manage your alarms, music, shopping lists, and more. The Alexa app is available on phones and tablets with:
- Fire OS 3.0 or higher
- Android 4.4 or higher
- iOS 8.0 or higher
To download the Alexa app, go to the app store on your mobile device and search for 'Alexa app.' Then select and download the app. You can also select a link below:
- Apple App Store
- Google Play
- Amazon Appstore
You can also go to https://alexa.amazon.com from Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Internet Explorer (10 or higher) on your Wi-Fi enabled computer.
- Turn on Amazon Echo (1st Generation).
Plug the included power adapter into Amazon Echo (1st Generation) and then into a power outlet. The light ring on Amazon Echo (1st Generation) turns blue, and then orange. When the light turns orange, Amazon Echo (1st Generation) greets you.
- Connect Amazon Echo (1st Generation) to a Wi-Fi network.
Follow the guided instructions in the app to connect Amazon Echo (1st Generation) to a Wi-Fi network. To learn more, go to Connect Echo to Wi-Fi.
Tip: If your Amazon Echo (1st Generation) doesn't connect to your Wi-Fi network, unplug and then plug the device into a power outlet to restart it. If you still have trouble, reset your Amazon Echo (1st Generation) to its factory settings and set it up again. To learn more, go to Reset Your Echo Device. - Talk to Alexa.
You can now use your Amazon Echo (1st Generation) device. To get started, say the 'wake word' and then speak naturally to Alexa. Your Amazon Echo (1st Generation) device is set to respond to the wake word 'Alexa' by default, but you can change it at any time. To change the wake word by voice, you can say, 'Change the wake word.' You can also make this change in the Alexa app, by going to Settings, selecting your Echo device, and then selecting Wake word.
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