How Can I Call Alexa from My iPhone?

Hey there! Want to make Alexa calls from your iPhone? Here’s a straightforward way to get started:

First up, you gotta have the Amazon Alexa App. So, jump into the App Store, type “Amazon Alexa” in the search bar, and download that bad boy. Once you’ve got it on your phone, open the app and sign in with your Amazon creds. If you’re without an account, then it’s time to whip one up.

Alright, next step: setting up Alexa Calling and Messaging. Hit up the Communicate icon at the bottom of the Alexa app. Follow the easy-peasy instructions on the screen—this part might ask you to verify your number and allow a few permissions.

Now let’s talk contacts. Sync those up so you can reach out with ease. Navigate to the Communicate tab, tap on Contacts, and choose Import Contacts. This will save you a ton of time later.

To actually call someone using Alexa, open the app on your iPhone. Tap that Communicate icon, hit Call, and pick your contact. If they’ve got an Alexa-enabled device, you’re good to go!

Want to use the Drop-In feature? Easy stuff. Head into the Alexa app, find Devices, click on your Echo device, and dive into the Communicate settings to flick on Drop-In. You can either tell Alexa “Drop In on [device name]” or use it right from the app.

Pro tip: Keep your Alexa app and iPhone software in tip-top condition by updating them to the latest versions. If things get glitchy, hop over to the Amazon Customer Service website or check out the help section inside the app.

There you go—those steps have got you covered for calling Alexa from your iPhone. Communication made super simple!

Want some official deets? Check out Amazon’s setup instructions right here: Amazon Help