How to Send Hands-Free SMS via Alexa for Android and iOS

Send SMS via Alexa on iOS

1. To send a text message, say “Alexa, Ask Mastermind to Send Message.” Mastermind will send the SMS message using your phone number.
2. To find your phone, say “Alexa, Ask Mastermind to Call My Phone.” Your phone will be at full volume even if it's in silent or do-not-disturb mode.

1. Can Alexa send text messages to iPhone?
2. Can Alexa send SMS messages?
3. Can Amazon Echo send text messages?
4. How do I send a message from Alexa to Alexa?
5. How do you send an echo text on iPhone?
6. How do I send an echo dot message from my phone?
7. Can Alexa Text me my grocery list?
8. Can Alexa answer my cell phone?
9. Can you send a song to someone else's Alexa?
10. How do you send a hug via Alexa?
11. What does sent with echo mean in a text?
12. How do I connect my phone to Alexa?

Can Alexa send text messages to iPhone?

You can use your Alexa device to send SMS messages or make phone calls between Echo devices or to mobile or landline phones using the Alexa app for iOS 9.0 and above and Android 5.0 and above, or an Amazon Fire tablet. The capability is free. ... On the Communicate screen, you'll see a welcome message. Tap Get Started.

Can Alexa send SMS messages?

Text messaging through Alexa is available only through the Alexa app for Android for now, and there's no word on when the feature will come to iOS – although with the HomePod sending iMessages, we doubt Apple will let this happen any time soon.

Can Amazon Echo send text messages?

You need a supported Echo device to send messages. You also need a mobile device with the Alexa app installed and iOS 10 or Android 5.1 or later. Select Communicate in the Alexa app and grant permissions for calling and messaging when prompted.

How do I send a message from Alexa to Alexa?

You can use the Alexa app to send messages to your Alexa contacts. Select New Message . Select a contact, and then type your message. You can also send a voice message.

How do you send an echo text on iPhone?

How do I send the Echo effect on my iPhone?

1. Open your Messages app and select the contact or group you want to message.
2. Type your text message in the iMessage bar as you normally would.
3. Tap and hold down the blue arrow until the "Send with effect" screen appears.
4. Tap Screen.
5. Swipe left until you find the effect you want to use.

How do I send an echo dot message from my phone?

Here are the steps how:

1. Launch the Alexa app.
2. Go to Communication and select Message.
3. Choose a recipient from your contact list. Remember, you will only be able to send a text message to your contacts that have the Alexa app or an Alexa-enabled device.
4. Type your message.
5. Tap the Upward arrow to send your message.

Can Alexa Text me my grocery list?

Alexa will ask for a 10 digit U.S. phone number that can receive text message. Once user provides the phone number, Alexa will confirm the phone number with the user before sending the grocery list in text message. When you launch the skill the first time, it provides a brief description and says the help command.

Can Alexa answer my cell phone?

Yes, Alexa can answer phone calls from callers who have a compatible Echo device or Alexa Calling on the app. However, Alexa cannot answer calls from mobile or landline numbers.

Can you send a song to someone else's Alexa?

If you are listening to a song and want to share it with someone, all you need to do is to say - "Alexa share this song with (the contact's name)”. Alexa will then send the song to the contact you just mentioned.

How do you send a hug via Alexa?

Send a hug

Let your friends and family know in seconds that you're thinking of them by sending a hug through Alexa. Just say, “Alexa, send a hug” to deliver a virtual hug with any of your Alexa contacts. It's important to stay in touch with people you care about.

What does sent with echo mean in a text?

Amazon appears to be planning an expansion of Alexa's existing messaging capabilities to support sending SMS text messages to friends using your Echo device or Alexa app. That means Echo users could then text anyone using voice commands, not only other Echo owners.

How do I connect my phone to Alexa?

Use the Alexa app to pair your phone or Bluetooth speaker with your Echo Device.

1. Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode.
2. Open the Alexa app .
3. Select Devices .
4. Select Echo & Alexa.
5. Select your device.
6. Select Bluetooth Devices, and then Pair A New Device.