Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I got it and I like it so far.

> On May 12, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Merv Keck <blind5spar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> For me it is voice controlled. I don't need a phone or a computer to use it. 
> Which I do for skype and the other applications you stated. And I can use it 
> as a wireless intercom or to talk and message across the country or world 
> without picking up a phone or taking my focus away from whatever I am doing 
> on my PC.
> I just had a long conversation with the people on the Echo team at Amazon. 
> They are telling me that the new Echo show which is coming out in June will 
> require sighted assistance to set up. And because the screen is not a touch 
> screen as in a tablet but more of a display to include additional info to 
> supplement the voice interaction, there is no plans to include any text to 
> speech option on the new touch screen which is part of the new Echo show.
> I was a bit disappointed because I was looking forward to getting a pair of 
> the new shows and using the video call features. However, since I'm having so 
> much fun with the audio call and message feature on the dot, I just decided 
> to upgrade to a pair of Echoes while they are on sale at Amazon for $149 US$ 
> until tomorrow.
> For me, this message and call feature allows me to be social but still be 
> more private than skype and Zello and whatsup etc. Because I don't have to 
> join silly groups or advertise or knowing me, hide my online status while I'm 
> working.
> Merv
> 
> -
> 
> For all things Echo:
> echoing+subscr...@groups.io
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Sieghard Weitzel
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:46 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> Just out of curiocity, what is the big deal with this? OK, so you can now 
> call or message other Alexa users which I assume is what is happening, but 
> then again how is this different from using Skype, Whats App, Facebook 
> Messenger or any one of a variety of voip apps?
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Shawn Krasniuk
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:03 PM
> To: 'Adrian Leong' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
> properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the 
> bottom of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am 
> in Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called 
> Flyp which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to 
> the Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish 
> I knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
> claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't 
> support, yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab 
> my hair and tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.
> 
> Shawn
> Sent From My White MacBook
> Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk
> Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs
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> Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> James,
>> 
>> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
>> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
>> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
>> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Sieghard
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Richard Turner
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>> 
>> 
>> No, did you check the spelling?
>> It is a l e x a.
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>>> it thank you
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne.

RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Merv Keck]

Hi,
For me it is voice controlled. I don't need a phone or a computer to use it. 
Which I do for skype and the other applications you stated. And I can use it as 
a wireless intercom or to talk and message across the country or world without 
picking up a phone or taking my focus away from whatever I am doing on my PC.
I just had a long conversation with the people on the Echo team at Amazon. They 
are telling me that the new Echo show which is coming out in June will require 
sighted assistance to set up. And because the screen is not a touch screen as 
in a tablet but more of a display to include additional info to supplement the 
voice interaction, there is no plans to include any text to speech option on 
the new touch screen which is part of the new Echo show.
I was a bit disappointed because I was looking forward to getting a pair of the 
new shows and using the video call features. However, since I'm having so much 
fun with the audio call and message feature on the dot, I just decided to 
upgrade to a pair of Echoes while they are on sale at Amazon for $149 US$ until 
tomorrow.
For me, this message and call feature allows me to be social but still be more 
private than skype and Zello and whatsup etc. Because I don't have to join 
silly groups or advertise or knowing me, hide my online status while I'm 
working.
Merv

-

For all things Echo:
 echoing+subscr...@groups.io



-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

Just out of curiocity, what is the big deal with this? OK, so you can now call 
or message other Alexa users which I assume is what is happening, but then 
again how is this different from using Skype, Whats App, Facebook Messenger or 
any one of a variety of voip apps?

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shawn Krasniuk
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:03 PM
To: 'Adrian Leong' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the bottom 
of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am in 
Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called Flyp 
which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to the 
Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish I 
knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't support, 
yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab my hair and 
tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.

Shawn
Sent From My White MacBook
Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk
Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs
Skype username: bbstheblindrapper
Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com

> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote:
> 
> James,
> 
> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> 
> No, did you check the spelling?
> It is a l e x a.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>> it thank you
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> james,
>>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>>> app store.
>>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
>>>> who can walk you through it in person.
>>>> Good luck,
>>>> 
>>>> Richard
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Ma

Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

Thanks for your help I'll try that and see if I can find it.

> On May 12, 2017, at 11:38 AM, Shawn Krasniuk  wrote:
> 
> James, where are you from? If you're not from the US, you won't get it. If 
> so, look for Amazon Alexa.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 12, 2017, at 9:21 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
>> 
>> If you guys have the link email the link to me that way I can click on it 
>> and download it that way. Thanks!
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Shawn Krasniuk  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Here's another thought. I wonder  if one has to have Wi-Fi calling enabled 
>>> to use this feature. If so, then that's probably why it's not working for 
>>> me.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 12, 2017, at 4:20 AM, Liz and LD Hope 
  wrote:
 
 This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
 Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
 in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
 making calls.  
 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Shawn Krasniuk]

James, where are you from? If you're not from the US, you won't get it. If so, 
look for Amazon Alexa.


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 12, 2017, at 9:21 AM, James Gibson  wrote:
> 
> If you guys have the link email the link to me that way I can click on it and 
> download it that way. Thanks!
> 
>> On May 12, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Shawn Krasniuk  wrote:
>> 
>> Here's another thought. I wonder  if one has to have Wi-Fi calling enabled 
>> to use this feature. If so, then that's probably why it's not working for me.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On May 12, 2017, at 4:20 AM, Liz and LD Hope 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
>>> Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
>>> in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
>>> making calls.  
>>> 
>>> Liz Ulrich
>>> and LD Hope
>>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

If you guys have the link email the link to me that way I can click on it and 
download it that way. Thanks!

> On May 12, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Shawn Krasniuk  wrote:
> 
> Here's another thought. I wonder  if one has to have Wi-Fi calling enabled to 
> use this feature. If so, then that's probably why it's not working for me.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 12, 2017, at 4:20 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
>> Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
>> in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
>> making calls.  
>> 
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I still cannot find the app. And I'm spelling it correctly.

> On May 12, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Shawn Krasniuk  wrote:
> 
> Here's another thought. I wonder  if one has to have Wi-Fi calling enabled to 
> use this feature. If so, then that's probably why it's not working for me.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 12, 2017, at 4:20 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
>> Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
>> in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
>> making calls.  
>> 
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Shawn Krasniuk]

Here's another thought. I wonder  if one has to have Wi-Fi calling enabled to 
use this feature. If so, then that's probably why it's not working for me.


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 12, 2017, at 4:20 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
> wrote:
> 
> This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
> Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
> in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
> making calls.  
> 
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Liz and LD Hope]

This does work outside the US.  I talked to a friend from Australia using
Alexa.  It really is not a huge deal.  It is yet another bit of technology
in the tool box.  It is simply a hands free method of quick messaging and
making calls.  

Liz Ulrich
and LD Hope


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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[mich verrier]

also to add to this I assume this only works in the us? just as almost all 
of the other features of Alexa  do? from Mich.


-Original Message- 
From: Sieghard Weitzel

Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 4:46 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

Just out of curiocity, what is the big deal with this? OK, so you can now 
call or message other Alexa users which I assume is what is happening, but 
then again how is this different from using Skype, Whats App, Facebook 
Messenger or any one of a variety of voip apps?


-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
Of Shawn Krasniuk

Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:03 PM
To: 'Adrian Leong' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to 
work properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the 
bottom of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I 
am in Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app 
called Flyp which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went 
on to the Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. 
Really wish I knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in 
Australia, which they claim is one of the other countries other than Canada 
the Echo doesn't support, yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes 
me want to grab my hair and tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.


Shawn
Sent From My White MacBook
Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk
Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs
Skype username: bbstheblindrapper
Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com


On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote:

James,

What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia 
and/or the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here 
and the Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.


Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging


No, did you check the spelling?
It is a l e x a.

Richard


On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> 
wrote:


I could not find it is it under a different name?

On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> 
wrote:


Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find
it thank you

On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner 
<richardturne...@outlook.com> wrote:


james,
You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in 
the app store.

The app name is Alexa.
You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
who can walk you through it in person.

Good luck,

Richard


On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> 
wrote:


This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search 
for it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!



On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:

The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is
not available until June so we won't know how accessible that
will be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think
it's good for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have
commented about difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even 
with Voiceover off, very sluggish.

But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able
to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it
because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun 
feature this is.



On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Hi Steve,
It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
phone.

Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list.
If it did I apologize to all.
Thank you and God bless,
Wren Langley

Sent from my iPhone

On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> 
wrote:


Hi,
Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
Thx -Steve


From: viphone@googlegroups.com
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Liz and LD Hope
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other
day.  I have tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty
cool.  I did a test call, and that works well.

Liz Ulrich
and LD Hope

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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Sieghard Weitzel]

Just out of curiocity, what is the big deal with this? OK, so you can now call 
or message other Alexa users which I assume is what is happening, but then 
again how is this different from using Skype, Whats App, Facebook Messenger or 
any one of a variety of voip apps?

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shawn Krasniuk
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:03 PM
To: 'Adrian Leong' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the bottom 
of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am in 
Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called Flyp 
which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to the 
Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish I 
knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't support, 
yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab my hair and 
tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.

Shawn
Sent From My White MacBook
Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk
Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs
Skype username: bbstheblindrapper
Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com

> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote:
> 
> James,
> 
> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
> Behalf Of Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> 
> No, did you check the spelling?
> It is a l e x a.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>> it thank you
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> james,
>>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>>> app store.
>>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
>>>> who can walk you through it in person.
>>>> Good luck,
>>>> 
>>>> Richard
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is 
>>>>>> not available until June so we won't know how accessible that 
>>>>>> will be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think 
>>>>>> it's good for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have 
>>>>>> commented about difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even with 
>>>>>> Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>>>>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able 
>>>>>> to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it 
>>>>>> because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature 
>>>>>> this is.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>>>>>> phone.
>>>>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. 
>&g

Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Shawn Krasniuk]

So is it just me or are others having issues getting the call feature to work 
properly? I have the updated Alexa app on my phone but when I go to the bottom 
of the screen, I don't see any communication or conversation tab. I am in 
Canada though so that could explain it. However I installed an app called Flyp 
which lets me make a US phone number which I did but when I went on to the 
Amazon website it didn't text me a code to change the number. Really wish I 
knew what I could do as I know a person who lives in Australia, which they 
claim is one of the other countries other than Canada the Echo doesn't support, 
yet he's got his working with calls. It just makes me want to grab my hair and 
tear it out. Lol. Very frustrated.

Shawn
Sent From My White MacBook
Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk
Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs
Skype username: bbstheblindrapper
Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com

> On May 11, 2017, at 10:08 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote:
> 
> James,
> 
> What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially 
> supported in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or 
> the UK. I am in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the 
> Alexa app is not available in the canadian app store.
> 
> Regards,
> Sieghard
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
> 
> 
> No, did you check the spelling?
> It is a l e x a.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I could not find it is it under a different name?
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>>> it thank you
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> james,
>>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>>> app store.
>>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone 
>>>> who can walk you through it in person.
>>>> Good luck,
>>>> 
>>>> Richard
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is 
>>>>>> not available until June so we won't know how accessible that will 
>>>>>> be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good 
>>>>>> for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about 
>>>>>> difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, 
>>>>>> very sluggish.
>>>>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able 
>>>>>> to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it 
>>>>>> because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature 
>>>>>> this is.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>>>>>> phone.
>>>>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If 
>>>>>>> it did I apologize to all.
>>>>>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>>>>>> Wren Langley
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>>>&

RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Sieghard Weitzel]

James,

What country are you in? The Amazon Echo devices are only officially supported 
in the US, Germany and I can't remember if it is Australia and/or the UK. I am 
in Canada and officially you can't buy an Echo here and the Alexa app is not 
available in the canadian app store.

Regards,
Sieghard

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging


No, did you check the spelling?
It is a l e x a.

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I could not find it is it under a different name?
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find 
>> it thank you
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> james,
>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>> app store.
>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>>> can walk you through it in person.
>>> Good luck,
>>> 
>>> Richard
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is 
>>>>> not available until June so we won't know how accessible that will 
>>>>> be. It has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good 
>>>>> for unless you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about 
>>>>> difficulty with setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, 
>>>>> very sluggish.
>>>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able 
>>>>> to click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it 
>>>>> because it's extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature 
>>>>> this is.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>>>>> phone.
>>>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If 
>>>>>> it did I apologize to all.
>>>>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>>>>> Wren Langley
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>>>>> Thx -Steve
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] 
>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Liz and LD Hope
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other 
>>>>>>> day.  I have tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty 
>>>>>>> cool.  I did a test call, and that works well.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Liz Ulrich
>>>>>>> and LD Hope
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V 
>>>>>>> iPhone list.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this 
>>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, 
>>>>>>> please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on 
&g

Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Richard Turner]

No, did you check the spelling?
It is a l e x a.

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 1:08 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I could not find it is it under a different name?
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank 
>> you
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> james,
>>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>>> app store.
>>> The app name is Alexa.
>>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>>> can walk you through it in person.
>>> Good luck,
>>> 
>>> Richard
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>>>>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>>>>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>>>>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>>>>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>>>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>>>>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>>>>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>>>>> phone.
>>>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did 
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> apologize to all.
>>>>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>>>>> Wren Langley
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>>>>> Thx -Steve
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>>>>>> Behalf
>>>>>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I 
>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>>>>>> call, and that works well.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Liz Ulrich
>>>>>>> and LD Hope
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone
>>>>>>> list.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or
>>>>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the
>>>>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at:
>>>>>>> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at
>>>>>>> caraqu...@caraquinn.com
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The archives for this list can be searched at:
>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/
>>>>>>> ---
>

Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I could not find it is it under a different name?

> On May 11, 2017, at 3:44 PM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank 
> you
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> james,
>> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
>> app store.
>> The app name is Alexa.
>> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
>> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
>> can walk you through it in person.
>> Good luck,
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for 
>>> it in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>>>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>>>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>>>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>>>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>>>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>>>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>>>> 
>>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their 
>>>>> phone.
>>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>>>>> apologize to all.
>>>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>>>> Wren Langley
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>>>> Thx -Steve
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On 
>>>>>> Behalf
>>>>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I 
>>>>>> have
>>>>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>>>>> call, and that works well.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Liz Ulrich
>>>>>> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

Thank you for that information. I'm gonna try and see if I can find it thank you

> On May 11, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> james,
> You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the 
> app store.
> The app name is Alexa.
> You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
> If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who 
> can walk you through it in person.
> Good luck,
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it 
>> in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>>> 
>>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>> Hi Steve,
>>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
>>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>>>> apologize to all.
>>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>>> Wren Langley
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>>> Thx -Steve
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>>>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>>>> 
>>>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
>>>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>>>> call, and that works well.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Liz Ulrich
>>>>> and LD Hope
>>>>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Richard Turner]

james,
You search for an app, by entering the app name in the search field in the app 
store.
The app name is Alexa.
You set it up by filling out the information it asks for.
If that isn't enough to get you going, perhaps you need to find someone who can 
walk you through it in person.
Good luck,

Richard


> On May 11, 2017, at 11:30 AM, James Gibson <moorefield...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it 
> in the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
>> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
>> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
>> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
>> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
>> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
>> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
>> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
>> 
>>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>> Hi Steve,
>>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
>>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>>> apologize to all.
>>> Thank you and God bless,
>>> Wren Langley
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>>> Thx -Steve
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>>> 
>>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
>>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>>> call, and that works well.
>>>> 
>>>> Liz Ulrich
>>>> and LD Hope
>>>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

This is James. I need some more information on the app. How to search for it in 
the App Store and how to set it up. Thanks!

> On May 11, 2017, at 2:10 PM, Deb Lewis <deblewi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
> available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
> has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
> you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
> setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
> But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
> click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
> extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.
> 
>> On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
>> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
>> apologize to all.
>> Thank you and God bless,
>> Wren Langley
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>>> Thx -Steve
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>> 
>>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
>>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test
>>> call, and that works well.
>>> 
>>> Liz Ulrich
>>> and LD Hope
>>> 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

I need some more information on it. How to search for it in the App Store. And 
how to set it up.

> On May 11, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Steve,
> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone. 
> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I 
> apologize to all.
> Thank you and God bless,
> Wren Langley
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>> Thx -Steve
>>  
>>  
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf 
>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>  
>> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
>> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
>> and that works well.  
>>  
>> Liz Ulrich
>> and LD Hope
>>  
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

Give me some more information on the app how to search for it in the App Store. 
And how to set it up.

> On May 11, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
> Thx -Steve
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Liz and LD Hope
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well.  
>  
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
>  
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

How do I search for it in the App Store?

> On May 11, 2017, at 9:58 AM, Bill Outman <wout...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello, folks. 
>  
> As for your particular question, you would search in the app store for the 
> app, which is free. 
>  
> Here are some other thoughts I have about all this, though. 
>  
> I haven’t gotten any of the Amazon Echo products featureing Alexa as I have 
> thought it was mostly a toyand that I’m able to to get the things it would 
> offer in other ways. 
>  
> I am further disappointed with my mother’s experience with it as a sighted 
> person.  She is not particularly a tech whiz but does pretty well 
> considering.  Mom went to Best Buy and bought the Echo Dot and tried to get 
> help setting it up.  The first person whe was directed to in the store 
> couldn’t help.  I tried to cue her in on the fact she would need the app for 
> best results in set up and doing things like adding skills.  The whole 
> business with the iCloud on her phone became confusing for her.  I went back 
> to the store with her after we went out to lunch together, but she couldn’t 
> get help from the Geek Squad folks and was told she would have to call later 
> since the set up would have to be done within range of the unit at home where 
> it would reside. 
>  
> She made that call and could hardly understand the person speaking with her, 
> then found out they really didn’t know how to handle the set-up even though 
> Best Buy had sold it to her. 
>  
> We then tried a computer store we’ve done business with before but that would 
> have required a housecall with a charge.  So she returned the unit, wondering 
> why people sell stuff like this that seems to be just a toy, really. 
>  
> What really bothers me is the lack of service and being shuffled from person 
> to person like that.  Something has happened to customer service generally to 
> where it has eroded badly.  I can only imagine how it would be getting help 
> as a blind person, and if I had this device I probably could get considerable 
> help her. 
>  
> Some of you may enjoy the Alexa devices, and I’m glad if you do, but it’s not 
> my cup of tea right now. 
>  
> Sorry if this is a bit off track and too long winded.  Don’t want to get in 
> trouble with the moderators. 
>  
> Bill Outman
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> James Gibson
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:03 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.
> 
> On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope <elizabethulr...@sbcglobal.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
> and that works well. 
>  
> Liz Ulrich
> and LD Hope
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Deb Lewis]

The app is required but the hardware is not required. The Show is not
available until June so we won't know how accessible that will be. It
has better speakers, and htat's about all I think it's good for unless
you can look at a 7" screen. Some have commented about difficulty with
setting up the app. It's hard even with Voiceover off, very sluggish.
But I found that if you totally restart the phone you'll be able to
click on the links with VO. Just interact slowly with it because it's
extremely sluggish at best. Otherwise, what a fun feature this is.

On 5/11/17, Lea W Langley <wrenlang...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone.
> Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I
> apologize to all.
> Thank you and God bless,
> Wren Langley
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
>> Thx -Steve
>>
>>
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Liz and LD Hope
>> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>>
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Lea W Langley]

Hi Steve,
It's Wren. It works if each person has the Alexa app set up on their phone. 
Hope you're doing well. And I hope this didn't go to the list. If it did I 
apologize to all.
Thank you and God bless,
Wren Langley

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Steve Sweeney <n4o...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi,
> Does it work only with people who are also using the app?
> Thx -Steve
>  
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> Liz and LD Hope
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> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging
>  
> I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
> tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, 
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Steve Sweeney]

Hi,

Does it work only with people who are also using the app?

Thx -Steve

 

 

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Liz and LD Hope
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, and 
that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

and LD Hope

 

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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Bill Outman]

Hello, folks.  

 

As for your particular question, you would search in the app store for the app, 
which is free.  

 

Here are some other thoughts I have about all this, though.  

 

I haven’t gotten any of the Amazon Echo products featureing Alexa as I have 
thought it was mostly a toyand that I’m able to to get the things it would 
offer in other ways.  

 

I am further disappointed with my mother’s experience with it as a sighted 
person.  She is not particularly a tech whiz but does pretty well considering.  
Mom went to Best Buy and bought the Echo Dot and tried to get help setting it 
up.  The first person whe was directed to in the store couldn’t help.  I tried 
to cue her in on the fact she would need the app for best results in set up and 
doing things like adding skills.  The whole business with the iCloud on her 
phone became confusing for her.  I went back to the store with her after we 
went out to lunch together, but she couldn’t get help from the Geek Squad folks 
and was told she would have to call later since the set up would have to be 
done within range of the unit at home where it would reside.  

 

She made that call and could hardly understand the person speaking with her, 
then found out they really didn’t know how to handle the set-up even though 
Best Buy had sold it to her.  

 

We then tried a computer store we’ve done business with before but that would 
have required a housecall with a charge.  So she returned the unit, wondering 
why people sell stuff like this that seems to be just a toy, really.  

 

What really bothers me is the lack of service and being shuffled from person to 
person like that.  Something has happened to customer service generally to 
where it has eroded badly.  I can only imagine how it would be getting help as 
a blind person, and if I had this device I probably could get considerable help 
her.  

 

Some of you may enjoy the Alexa devices, and I’m glad if you do, but it’s not 
my cup of tea right now.  

 

Sorry if this is a bit off track and too long winded.  Don’t want to get in 
trouble with the moderators.  

 

Bill Outman 

 

 

 

 

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
James Gibson
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:03 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.


On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope <elizabethulr...@sbcglobal.net> 
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I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have 
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call, and 
that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

and LD Hope

 

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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[James Gibson]

How do I find the Alexa app? I am trying to find it so I can check it out.

> On May 11, 2017, at 5:05 AM, Liz and LD Hope  
> wrote:
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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Liz and LD Hope]

I set this feature up when my Alexa App was updated the other day.  I have
tried out the messaging feature, and it is pretty cool.  I did a test call,
and that works well.  

 

Liz Ulrich

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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

['Sandratomkins' via VIPhone]

hi,
I just updated the app on my iPhone 6 running the latest iOS and find that I 
cannot get it to work with voice-over. I can read the screen but cannot click 
on any links. is anyone else having trouble or is it just me?
Thanks, Sandy

sent from the dark side of the moon

> On 11 May 2017, at 00:52, Michael Hingson  wrote:
> 
> Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.
>  
> ==
> AMAZON ECHO
> ==
>  
> "Alexa, call Mom."
> We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.
> - "Alexa, call Grace."
> - "Alexa, send a message to Chris."
> See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
> yourself.
>  
> Getting started is easy  
> 1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android
> 2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts
> 3) Forward this email to your friends
>  
> iOS link: 
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt
> Android link: 
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt
>  
> Calling
> How do I make a call?
> - "Alexa, call Mom."
>  
> How do I receive calls?
> - "Alexa, answer the call."
> Messaging
> How do I send a voice message?
> - "Alexa, send Jenny a message."
>  
> How do I retrieve messages?
> Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
> will appear.  To hear messages, just ask:
>  - "Alexa, play my messages?"
> A new way to be together
> Who can I call and message?
> You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
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> calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
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>  
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> message each other?
> Yes!
>  
> What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
> mine?
> Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Richard Turner]

does the person you were trying to call have the Alexa app installed?
I think it only works with people who also have the app.
And yes, I suspect they have to also do the setup.
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On May 10, 2017, at 9:12 PM, Julie Dawson 
<julie.magno...@att.net<mailto:julie.magno...@att.net>> wrote:

I set up the calling feature, verified my phone number and put in the code 
which is sent. I think each other person you wish to call who is an Echo device 
user has to go through this verification and set up process in order for it to 
interact successfully with Alexa.
I am new at this part of this however. I tried to call someone and she said 
this person wasn't in my contacts.
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Subject: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.


==

AMAZON ECHO

==



"Alexa, call Mom."

We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.

- "Alexa, call Grace."

- "Alexa, send a message to Chris."

See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
yourself.



Getting started is easy

1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android

2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts

3) Forward this email to your friends



iOS link: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt

Android link: 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt



Calling

How do I make a call?

- "Alexa, call Mom."



How do I receive calls?

- "Alexa, answer the call."

Messaging

How do I send a voice message?

- "Alexa, send Jenny a message."



How do I retrieve messages?

Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
will appear.  To hear messages, just ask:

 - "Alexa, play my messages?"

A new way to be together

Who can I call and message?

You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
forward this email to help them get started.



What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or message 
each other?

Yes!



What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
mine?

Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.



How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?

It's free.



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Re: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Julie Dawson]

I set up the calling feature, verified my phone number and put in the code 
which is sent. I think each other person you wish to call who is an Echo device 
user has to go through this verification and set up process in order for it to 
interact successfully with Alexa.
I am new at this part of this however. I tried to call someone and she said 
this person wasn't in my contacts.
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  - Original Message - 
  From: Michael Hingson 
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
  Sent: May 10, 2017 3:52 PM
  Subject: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging


  Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.

   

  == 

  AMAZON ECHO

  == 

   

  "Alexa, call Mom."

  We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.

  - "Alexa, call Grace."

  - "Alexa, send a message to Chris."


  See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
yourself.

   

  Getting started is easy   

  1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android

  2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts

  3) Forward this email to your friends

   

  iOS link: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt

  Android link: 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt

   

  Calling

  How do I make a call?

  - "Alexa, call Mom."

   

  How do I receive calls?

  - "Alexa, answer the call."


  Messaging

  How do I send a voice message?

  - "Alexa, send Jenny a message."

   

  How do I retrieve messages?

  Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
will appear.  To hear messages, just ask: 

   - "Alexa, play my messages?"


  A new way to be together

  Who can I call and message?

  You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
forward this email to help them get started.

   

  What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or 
message each other?

  Yes!

   

  What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
mine?

  Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.

   

  How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?

  It's free.

   


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RE: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Merv Keck]

I have used both the calling and messaging on my Echo Dot. It works very well. 
I am now considering a pair of Echo Shows. I have been waiting to see if anyone 
can give me a handle on the accessibility of the touch screen. But the 
demonstrations I have seen sound pretty good. And it works so well on the dot 
I’m already hooked.

Merv

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Michael Hingson
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

 

Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.

 

== 

AMAZON ECHO

== 

 

"Alexa, call Mom."

We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.

- "Alexa, call Grace."

- "Alexa, send a message to Chris."

 

See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
yourself.

 

Getting started is easy   

1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android

2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts

3) Forward this email to your friends

 

iOS link: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt

Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app 
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt>
 _=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt

 

Calling

How do I make a call?

- "Alexa, call Mom."

 

How do I receive calls?

- "Alexa, answer the call."

 

Messaging

How do I send a voice message?

- "Alexa, send Jenny a message."

 

How do I retrieve messages?

Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
will appear.  To hear messages, just ask: 

 - "Alexa, play my messages?"

 

A new way to be together

Who can I call and message?

You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
forward this email to help them get started.

 

What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or message 
each other?

Yes!

 

What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
mine?

Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.

 

How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?

It's free.

 

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Introducing Alexa calling and messaging

[Michael Hingson]

Has anyone tried this yet? I just received the following announcement.

 

== 

AMAZON ECHO

== 

 

"Alexa, call Mom."

We're excited to announce Alexa calling and messaging.

- "Alexa, call Grace."

- "Alexa, send a message to Chris."

See the feature in action, then check out the details below to try it for 
yourself.

 

Getting started is easy   

1) Download the updated app for iOS and Android

2) Complete set‑up including importing your contacts

3) Forward this email to your friends

 

iOS link: 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-echo/id944011620?ref_=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_ios_txt

Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app 

 _=MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Wed_echo_comms_05_10_android_txt

 

Calling

How do I make a call?

- "Alexa, call Mom."

 

How do I receive calls?

- "Alexa, answer the call."

Messaging

How do I send a voice message?

- "Alexa, send Jenny a message."

 

How do I retrieve messages?

Alexa will announce your messages, a chime will sound, and a green light ring 
will appear.  To hear messages, just ask: 

 - "Alexa, play my messages?"

A new way to be together

Who can I call and message?

You can call or message any contact who also has the free Alexa App on their 
phone, an Echo, or an Echo Dot and has enabled Alexa calling and messaging. 
Once you update the app, you can see which contacts have also enabled Alexa 
calling and messaging. Don't see your friends or family in the app? Just 
forward this email to help them get started.

 

What if I have an Echo and my dad has an Echo Dot—can we still call or message 
each other?

Yes!

 

What if my friends don't have an Echo, can I still call or message them from 
mine?

Yes! Those friends would simply need to download the free Alexa App on their 
phone, available on iOS and Android, and enable Alexa calling and messaging.

 

How much does Alexa calling and messaging cost?

It's free.

 

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