: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: how to set up hands free on the alexa app?
David, that was perfect, we got it set up with hands free.
I have another question you might be able to help with. When we were first
setting up the alexa app, both our names were in the app, so we first clicked
David, that was perfect, we got it set up with hands free.
I have another question you might be able to help with. When we were first
setting up the alexa app, both our names were in the app, so we first clicked
on my name so I could train Alexa to my voice, so how would we get back to
where
1, Open the Alexa app,
2, tap bottom right hand corner, "more",
3, Double tap settings,
4, Double tap Alexa app settings,
5, You should now see hands free,
Swipe right you will see/hear, enable Alexa hands free.
Now you can go back to the home tab.
You can now
When we first set up alexa on our phones we decided not to set up the hands
free alexa. Then tonight we were looking to see how we could set up the hands
free. The instructions we heard was to go into setting alexa though we could
find hands free mode. Thank you for help with this.
Arlene
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Ohh good, so nice, every time I got into the Alexa app, I had to put on my
head phones.
Best,
Leo Bado
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:35 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Opening the Alexa app on my iPhone results in a
hands free the next time you open the Alexa app,
Voiceover should again be working at the correct volume level. and coming
through the speakers.
Stay safe and take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
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From: Mary Otten
To: via VIPhone
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 20
Hi Mary,
One way to get around this is to, after you open the Alexa app go to the app
switcher and single finger double tap the Alexa app again. Now the sound
will come through your speakers. This has to be done every time you use the
Alexa app like this.
There's another work aroun
This happens to me. What happens is that the output switches from the
speaker to the earpiece.
Andy
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From: "Mary Otten"
To: "via VIPhone"
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 3:25 PM
Subject: Opening the Alexa app on my iPhone results in a los
I’m pretty sure this came up a while ago, and I really didn’t pay that much
attention. I wonder if anybody has found a workaround for the problem which
occurs when you open the Alexa app. All of a sudden, the volume only goes
through the earpiece which is very quiet.
Mary
Sent from my iPhone
the "More" tab at the bottom right corner.
> 4. Swipe down to "Settings" & tap to open.
> 5. Swipe down to "Alexa app settings" tap to open.
> 6. Swipe to "Hands free Alexa." This is the first setting in the list of
> the Alexa app settings.
work
normally.
Stay safe and take care. Mike.
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From: Donna Casteen
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2022 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: (Attn: Mickey) Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Mickey,
Here are the steps to fix the A
lexa app settings" tap to open.
6. Swipe to "Hands free Alexa." This is the first setting in the list of the
Alexa app settings. Tap to turn the setting ON. Note: The setting is a toggle,
tap again to turn Off, if in the future you want to turn the setting off. The
next time you o
;
>
> Flat out Amazon could care less about accessibility. It is ridiculous.
>
>
>
> *From:* 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 8, 2022 10:33 AM
> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
>
roups.com
> Subject: Re: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
>
> As far as I can remember, it’s been broke. It’s been reported multiple times
> too.
>
>
> On Jan 8, 2022, at 09:52, Dennis Long wrote:
>
> Rick I wonder the same thing. When creating a routine th
can’t change it with the Amazon device. You need to use the app.
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richardr_tur...@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:29 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Does the slider etc., work with A
You can’t change it with the Amazon device. You need to use the app.
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Subject: RE: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Does the slider etc
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Long
Sent: Saturday, January 8, 2022 8:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Flat out Amazon could care less about accessibility.
Flat out Amazon could care less about accessibility. It is ridiculous.
From: 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone
Sent: Saturday, January 8, 2022 10:33 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
As far as I can remember, it’s been broke.
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> Sent: Friday, January 7, 2022 11:21 AM
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> Subject: RE: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
>
> Don, I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, there is a button
> that you h
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Don, I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, there is a button
that you have to tap to get past this screen which is totally inaccessible with
h the Alexa app:
I got around this issue with one of the methods Mike described earlier. Just to
revisit: I opened the Alexa app and tapped the devices tab. The impassable
screen appeared and I then turned off VO and tapped approx 3 quarters of an
inch above the home button and when I turned VO ba
I got around this issue with one of the methods Mike described
earlier. Just to revisit: I opened the Alexa app and tapped the
devices tab. The impassable screen appeared and I then turned off VO
and tapped approx 3 quarters of an inch above the home button and when
I turned VO back on I was past
I just opened the Alexa app on my iPhone 11 and tapped on the Devices tab and
had no such screen or any problems navigating what was there.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna
Casteen
Sent: January 7, 2022 4:35 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Accessibility issue with
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ent: Friday, January 07, 2022 3:34 AM
Subject: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Hi listers,
I wanted to add a speaker to a group I previously created in the Alexa app a
long time ago.
I found I was unable to do that.
When going to the devices tab I now get a screen that says intr
when making changes.
Warmest regards
Rick Alfaro
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Don Breda
Sent: Friday, January 7, 2022 8:01 AM
To: VIPhone google group
Subject: Re: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Thanks very much.
Donna I have an iPhone 8 so
Don:
I encountered the same thing. There is a button at the bottom of the page, but
voice over does not announce it.
The only way around this for me was to get sighted help. Turn off voice over
and have a sighted person tap the button that closes the page. I can’t
remember the name of the b
google group
Subject: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Hi listers,
I wanted to add a speaker to a group I previously created in the Alexa app a
long time ago.
I found I was unable to do that.
When going to the devices tab I now get a screen that says introducing
favorites
wanted to add a speaker to a group I previously created in the Alexa
app a long time ago.
I found I was unable to do that.
When going to the devices tab I now get a screen that says introducing
favorites and I can't find a way to get rid of it or do anying with it
at all.
This p
, and got a sighted person to tap the
button, and the screen disappeared.
Hope this helps.
James.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Don Breda
Sent: 07 January 2022 11:34
To: VIPhone google group
Subject: Accessibility issue with the Alexa app:
Hi listers,
I wanted to add
You didn't say which phone that you have; is it possible that screen
recognition is turned on? Or that screen recognition needs to be turned on to
help you to be able to navigate to whatever is preventing you from being able
to use the app. I am not having any trouble using the alexa app
Hi listers,
I wanted to add a speaker to a group I previously created in the Alexa
app a long time ago.
I found I was unable to do that.
When going to the devices tab I now get a screen that says introducing
favorites and I can't find a way to get rid of it or do anying with it
a
Larry,
At the bottom right corner of the Alexa app is the More button. This is the
fifth or last button on the bottomline toolbar. Execute it and swipe on the
screen that opens until you reach Settings and double tap. The very last line
of the screen that opens should say something like Not
I have looked and looked and simply cannot find the sign in/out button or
link in the alexa app on my ipad. Can anyone help me. I hate that absolutely
useless home screen.
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I googled instructions on how to do this. I am supposed to be able to
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Well. I got off the ipad and got onto the phone and flapped and flapped and
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now
: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App
Reminders set on the echo device will not show up on your iPhone reminder app.
You can ask the Amazon lady, (I’m trying to avoid using her name as sometimes
the speech synthesizer reading her name invokes a response if you don’t have
headphones on
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> *Sieghard Weitzel
> *Sent:* Monday, March 8, 2021 11:05 AM
> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
>
>
>
> If you don't have a disable link then maybe the skills you are looking at
> aren
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sieghard
Weitzel
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 11:05 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
If you don't have a disable link then maybe the skills you are looking at
aren't enabled in the first place
l.com
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
Sieghard
I'll look again. None of the pages I looked at a few days ago had a disable
button that voice over spoke. I'll go back and look at what is contained withi
hone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 10:29 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App
Reminders set on the echo device will not show up on your iPhone reminder app.
You can ask the Amazon lady, (I’m trying t
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>> <mailto:deidreandlou...@gmail.com>
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llow any mechanical object<>to
> realize that you are in a hurry.
>
>
> My web site, www.turner42.com
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>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
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Subject: setting preferences and skills in the Alexa App
Kimberly
Maybe it's time to get on the Echo list again and ask for sites
that have answers to all these basic questions. There is a spot for help and
feedback on the Alexa App so I thinkI
Kimberly
Maybe it's time to get on the Echo list again and ask for sites
that have answers to all these basic questions. There is a spot for help and
feedback on the Alexa App so I thinkI'll review what is in there. When I looked
at the part of the App that reads &quo
d
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 5:34 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
I just checked some of the skills I have enabled and all of them have a Disable
button once I tap on them and when I double tap the Disable button I get one
further co
sable to disable the skill.
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
> Kimberly
> Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:23 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
>
> These instructions are somewhat out of date. There is
Behalf Of Kimberly
Sent: Sunday, March 7, 2021 1:23 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: uninstallingskillsthrough the Alexa App
These instructions are somewhat out of date. There is no longer a menu button
in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Instead you have to tap on the
more
Kimberly, yes they didn’t work for me. I didn’t notice the date on that file.
Someone sent it to me. I didn’t do what you had said just rather intuitively or
maybe someone I saw some other instructions elsewhere. I had someone cited to
come in today and she figured out an area where you could in
These instructions are somewhat out of date. There is no longer a menu button
in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Instead you have to tap on the
more tab in the lower right hand corner of the screen to get to The screen
where you’ll find skills and games. However when you tap on a skill
Hi Deirdre;
I got the link you shared with the list and it seems pretty straightforward.
If you have a problem reply to the list.
Stay safe
Anthony
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> On Mar 7, 2021, at 9:12 AM, deidreandlou...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> Robert,
> I copied below a link to the
Robert,
I copied below a link to the instructions I tried to follow. Maybe you will
have better success with the instructions than I did.
https://www.howtogeek.com/262355/how-to-uninstall-alexa-skills-from-your-ama
zon-echo/
Deidre
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I noticed today that the Alexa app on my iPhone has a new feature for always on
so you can just say Alexa instead of having to find the button to speak to
Alexa.
Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass
himself,” and we forget that only grac
Marie,
The only proble I'm having with the Alexa app, with each update to the app,
controls & features get moved, this makes using the app frustrating. Several
weeks ago I deleted the app, reinstalled the app & set everything up again.
This has helped some with being able to acco
Hi Marie,
I usually don't have too much trouble with the Alexa app. I do have to use
explore by touch sometimes and not just flicking around. Explore by touch is
sliding your finger around the screen until you find what you are seeking. What
kinds of thingc't you d?
JenS
Jenn and
Is anyone else having a terrible time with the Alexa app? I can usually
get what I need done after many frustrating failed attempts, but I find
it a nightmare to work with. Does anyone know of any tutorials which
might help? And is there any feedback from the app developers if contacted
18 9:32 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Same iOS App, Two Different Experiences on Two Different iPhones, the
Alexa App
Hello All,
I have been contacted, off-list, by several VoiceOver users who claim that
the Alexa for iOS app is somewhat sluggish on their devices, as a result,
they pre
Hello All,
I have been contacted, off-list, by several VoiceOver users who claim that
the Alexa for iOS app is somewhat sluggish on their devices, as a result,
they prefer to use the web browser interface. They questioned why I stated
that the iOS version of the app was easy to use.
Well, I did
.
October 11, 2003
-Original Message-
From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 10:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Using the Alexa App
i've tried that, but she says she can't find it and that
laugh with, live for, love.
> October 11, 2003
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]
> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 8:59 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Using the Alexa App
>
> Hi,
>
.
The one that I laugh with, live for, love.
October 11, 2003
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From: 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 8:59 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Using the Alexa App
Hi,
I am running the Alexa
Hi,
I am running the Alexa app on my iPhone 6 with IOS 10.1.1 and am having a
few issues. I know that all is set up OK because I have enabled a couple of
skills. However, when I press on a new skill to enable, the screen goes blank.
Voice-Over is still working, because I can read the
Yes, you do have to sign out of your current Apple ID first, then you can make
your new Apple ID.
Shawn
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> On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:26 AM, 'Sand
thank you! However, a small problem: where do I go to set up a new Apple ID
using my iPhone? I have taken a look in iCloud, but can't find an option there,
unless, I have to sign out of the existing one first?
All help gratefully received, Sandy
sent from the dark side of the moon
> On 26 Dec 2
Hi Sandra. Personally I think the easiest way is to set up a new Apple ID. When
you make it, just put that you're from the UK. Put in an address that you know
exists in the UK and don't worry about credit card information. Hope this helps.
Shawn
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Hi,
I have enabled my, brand new, Echo Dot gen 2, but I am having great
difficulty getting the app. Because the Dot is not set up for Ireland, I had to
get it from the UK, the app is not available in the Irish app store. So,
although I know it is possible, can anyone talk me through the eas
;
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> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf
> Of Woody Anna Dresner
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> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone
ent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 1:29 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: THE ALEXA APP?
>
> Hi,
>
> I just did some experimenting, and when I play a Kindle book on
> Alexa, the chapters are no longer listed in the Now Playing sect
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Woody Anna Dresner
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 1:29 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: THE ALEXA APP?
Hi,
I just did some experimenting, and when I play a Kindle book on
Alexa, the chapters are no longer listed
09 AM, Mary Otten wrote:
>
> Hi Melissa, I am confused by your message. You mentioned that you can't get
> the Alexa app to move in a book, then you ask about the Mac. I didn't know
> there was an Alexa app for the Mac. I thought it was just for phones or
> tablets.
Hi,
I just did some experimenting, and when I play a Kindle book on
Alexa, the chapters are no longer listed in the Now Playing section of the
Alexa app. Maybe this is because of the recent update to the Alexa app. They
are still listed at
alexa.amazon.com <http://alexa.amazon.com/>.
rompted to use the app to
> navigate. I may have to listen to the book with voice over, but thought I'd
> try to figure this out first. Didn't mean to confuse anyone.
>
> On Oct 13, 2016, at 11:09 AM, Mary Otten wrote:
>
> Hi Melissa, I am confused by your message.
thought I'd try to
figure this out first. Didn't mean to confuse anyone.
On Oct 13, 2016, at 11:09 AM, Mary Otten wrote:
Hi Melissa, I am confused by your message. You mentioned that you can't get the
Alexa app to move in a book, then you ask about the Mac. I didn't know there
Hi Melissa, I am confused by your message. You mentioned that you can't get the
Alexa app to move in a book, then you ask about the Mac. I didn't know there
was an Alexa app for the Mac. I thought it was just for phones or tablets. And
I was also not aware that you actually read
Hello
I want to know, what is the alexa app?
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Melissa Tucker
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 5:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: THE ALEXA APP?
As usual, after upgrading to ios
As usual, after upgrading to ios 10, I can't get the alexa app to start a book
over, or move from chapter to chapter. I can get it to rewind a few seconds,
and fast forward. Is anyone successfully using this app or able to move around
a book with a mac computer? Thanks for any suggestio
I bought the Amazon Echo a couple of months ago and really enjoy it. I
did, however, have to install the Alexa app on my iPhone 6 in order to
get the Echo activated.
Unfortunately, the size of the app keeps growing because all of the
various Echo commands I have used are saved in that app
Thanks, Chip. I had forgotten about that checkbox thing. I’ve actually seen it
elsewhere, so I kind of think it may be a voice over problem. Somebody I know
just ran into that very same problem on an Apple survey, of all places. As you
say, it does seem hit and miss.
Mary
Mary Otten
motte...@gm
Yes Mary, she specifically told me that her job was to assist and/or forward a
report of, anyone who was visually impaired having any difficulty with an
Amazon issue.
One of my reports was that when using the shopping or to-do lists in the Alexa
app, that often tapping a checkbox to toggle
saying what they
were? I haven't use the Alexa app recently. The last time I did, it seemed OK.
Mary
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 12, 2016, at 11:26 AM, Chip Orange wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Today I had to report a problem with the Alexa app and the Alexa web site to
>
Hi all,
Today I had to report a problem with the Alexa app and the Alexa web site to
Amazon (they were both screen reader related problems).
Just FYI, if you need to report an accessibility issue, they said to call
their primary customer service number below and tell them that you have a
-Original Message-
From: Mary Otten
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2016 6:08 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Activating tabs on the Alexa app
Hi Amy,
Really stupid question. You do have the latest version of the app, right?
The only reason I ask is because there was a long while
and it is selected. For instance,
if I double tap on the skills tab, the first page of 23 possible pages shows
up. If that's not working for you, I have no idea.
Mary
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 8, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Amy Ruell wrote:
>
> I see all of the tabs on the Alexa app, bu
first page of
>> 23 possible pages shows up. If that's not working for you, I have no idea.
>> Mary
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 8, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Amy Ruell wrote:
>>>
>>> I see all of the tabs on t
stance, if I double tap on the skills tab, the first page of 23 possible
> pages shows up. If that's not working for you, I have no idea.
> Mary
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 8, 2016, at 2:49 PM, Amy Ruell wrote:
>>
>> I see all of the
2:49 PM, Amy Ruell wrote:
>
> I see all of the tabs on the Alexa app, but do not seem to be able to open
> them. Other then uninstalling and reinstalling the app, do you have any
> suggestions? Thanks.
> Amy
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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I see all of the tabs on the Alexa app, but do not seem to be able to open
them. Other then uninstalling and reinstalling the app, do you have any
suggestions? Thanks.
Amy
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