Alexa Together can help you support and check on family members to make sure they’re okay.
Do you have older family members who live away from you but who need special care or attention? One service designed to help you check on them is Alexa Together, which is available through an Echo device for the person who requires your support. Daily alerts allow you to learn if your loved one has used their Alexa device, while an activity feed shows you the person’s interactions with Alexa and other smart home devices. You can also set reminders on their Echo device and help them manage shopping lists and other activities. If the Echo detects that the person has fallen, and you have a compatible third-party fall detection device, Alexa can notify emergency contacts. There’s even a 24/7 urgent response feature through which trained personnel will provide assistance for your loved one. Plus, other family members can join in to support them. How Much Does Alexa Together Cost? Alexa Together costs $19.99 a month, but there’s a six-month free trial through which you can test the service. Here’s how it works. What You NeedEcho Show 5
First, you’ll need an Echo device for the person who requires the personal support. Any Echo device will suffice, though Amazon recommends an Echo Show if you want to be able to video chat with your loved one as well. An Echo Show is also the easiest option if you want to completely set up the device ahead of time and then ship it to your loved one. As the caregiver, you don’t need an Echo device as long as you have the Alexa app installed on your phone or tablet. However, you would require an Echo to use such features as Alexa Calling or Drop In and an Echo Show if you wish to chat by video with the other person. Further, you’ll need two separate Amazon accounts, one for you and one for the person in need of support. Alexa Together Setup
To get started, create an Amazon account for the loved one if they don’t already have one. You’ll need to provide a mobile phone number or email address. If the person doesn’t have a phone or email account, you can always set up a dedicated number or an email address on their behalf. In fact, you might find it easier to create and manage the person’s mobile number or email account, especially if they’re unable to do it themselves. Next, you’ll have to purchase and set up an Echo device for your loved one. You can always order the Echo through Amazon and then simply have it shipped to the person in need of care. But then how do you set up the Echo for them if they’re not able to do it themselves? Sure, you can do this yourself the next time you see them. But what if they live far away and you’re unable to visit them anytime soon? Instead of having it shipped to the other person and waiting until the next time you visit them, you can have it shipped to yourself, perform the setup, and then ship it to your loved one.
