Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, is available on various devices. While the Alexa app itself is free, the cost depends on the device you choose to use it with.
Amazon offers a range of Echo devices with built-in Alexa functionality, starting with the affordable Echo Dot. These devices vary in price based on features like sound quality, screen size, and smart home capabilities. For example, the Echo Show, with its screen for displaying information and making video calls, typically costs more than a standard Echo Dot.
Beyond Echo devices, Alexa is also integrated into third-party products like smart speakers, headphones, and even cars. The price of these devices varies greatly depending on the brand, features, and overall product functionality. While Alexa is integrated, the primary cost is associated with the device itself, not the Alexa service.
You can use the free Alexa app to manage your Alexa-enabled devices, control music playback, view shopping lists, track reminders, and more. Features like hands-free mode, personalized recommendations, and skill discovery are also available within the free app. Connecting the app to music services like Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, and others allows you to control your listening experience through Alexa. The app also lets you organize your day with to-do lists, weather updates, and alarm management.
Staying connected with others is also possible through the Alexa app, with features like Drop In for instant communication with compatible Echo devices and free calling and messaging to supported Alexa-enabled devices.
