Update Alexa App to the latest Version:
It is mandated to run the latest version of Alexa on your Android or iOS. To check on an iOS device, locate App Store and tap on updates to get the latest version of Alexa. If you have Android device, then open Play Store and locate the hamburger icon from the top left-hand side corner. Tap on My apps & games. You will get the list of apps and navigate to Alexa if you get update beneath. Tap on it to update.
Check for App Permissions:
Once you have checked that your Alexa app is up to date open Alexa and look for the blue circle located at the bottom corner of the app. If you launch Alexa for the first time, you will get a prompt asking for permission to access your location and microphone. This helps Alexa to follow commands, so tap on Allow and then Done.
Speak to Alexa
Now Alexa is ready to listen. You don’t need a wake-up word. All you need is shoot your question such as “How’s the weather?” If you want to communicate with Alexa again, then tap the blue circle and give another command and so on.
How to use the App
Whenever you want to talk to Alexa via its app, tap the blue circle to get started. You can ask your Alexa to show the weather forecast or play music and more. Moreover, you can control your smart home devices via Alexa
Alexa Listens
Alter Settings
Alexa Listens will then launch. Tap Settings. From Settings page, select what options you need to enable or disable. You get options to get notifications, stay open after an interaction, and more.
You will be prompted if you want Alexa to be an always-on listener. Enabling it means, you can wake Alexa by its voice.
Note: Enabling this option may disable other microphone functions.
It is up to you if you want to enable or disable the always-on listener feature.
How to use Alexa Listener
Open the app and tap microphone icon. After a few seconds, when App comes into listening mode, give your command. Alexa will respond to the command. Once it is done, it again goes to Listening mode, you can ask another question or close the app if you are done.
So, in this way you can talk to Alexa on your Android and iPhone. Try it out and let us know if it works!
