Ahead of the holidays, Amazon added new video calling features, including the ability to use Zoom and other video conferencing software on its Echo devices. Users in the US will now be able to join family or friends in a group video call with just their voice by saying "Alexa, call my family" or "Alexa, join my Zoom meeting" to connect to compatible Amazon Echo devices like Echo, Echo Dot or Echo Show. To set this up, a single user will need to create and name a group in their Alexa app, then any member of that group can start a group call by saying "Alexa is calling me". At the same time, users in noisy environments or who are hard of hearing can use the new call captions feature to have Alexa display the text of what the other party is in a one-on-one video call. says the head almost in real time.
Video calls on Echo devices
The transition to working from home this year has led users to rely on video calls for their work and personal lives, and while you can use your computer or smartphone for video conferences, some users prefer to use a device. independent instead. That's why Amazon has added the ability to join a conference call with Alexa via Zoom, as well as Amazon Chime on Echo Show 8 devices. To get started, users just need to say "Alexa, join my meeting", “Alexa, join my Zoom meeting” or “Alexa, join my Amazon Chime meeting” to join a video call with coworkers, friends, or family. Adults aren't the only ones using video calling to connect with family members, though, which is why Amazon has also made it possible for kids to use the Amazon Kids app on its Fire Kids Edition or Fire tablets. to make Alexa to Alexa. voice or video calls. These calls can only be made to approved contacts who have an Echo device or the Alexa app on their smartphone, and the ability for kids to receive incoming calls is coming in the coming months. Using one of Amazon's Echo devices as a standalone video conferencing machine makes a lot of sense, freeing up your laptop or desktop screen to do other things during a video call. .- We have also assembled all the materials you will need to work from home successfully.