Alexa, Amazon’s intelligent voice assistant, is widely known for her capabilities to control smart home devices, answer queries, and play your favorite tunes. However, when managing text messages, the waters are muddied. So, can Alexa receive text messages?
This article will delve into this topic, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding Alexa’s text messaging abilities.
Alexa and Text Messaging
With the latest Alexa-enabled devices and phones, Alexa supports Text messaging.
Also, by integrating with your smartphone, Alexa can read your text messages aloud, respond to them, and even send new ones using only your voice commands.
Try these commands out to interact with your text messages:
- “Send a text message to [number/contact name].”
- “Read my text messages.”
Alexa does have a few other communication options too. Let’s review.
Exploring Other Communication Features of Alexa
Apart from handling text messages, Alexa boasts a range of other communication features designed to simplify your life and keep you connected in a modern and convenient way. Here’s a summary of some of the standout communication features Alexa offers:
Alexa Calling
You can make and receive calls through your Alexa device. When you link your mobile number with the Alexa app, you can ask Alexa to call any of your contacts. You can also answer calls directly through your Alexa device by saying, “Alexa, answer the call.” It’s a hands-free experience that is handy. Learn more about Alexa calls.
Alexa Drop In
The Drop In feature is a type of Alexa-to-Alexa calling that allows you to instantly connect with your Alexa devices or contacts with an Alexa-enabled device. It’s like an intercom connecting different rooms in your house or even different houses. Learn more about Drop In.
Alexa Announcements
The Announcements feature lets you broadcast a short voice message to all other Alexa devices in your household. You say, “Alexa, announce that dinner is ready,” all devices will broadcast your message.
Alexa Video Calling
If you have an Alexa device with a screen like the Echo Show, you can make video calls and send video messages to your contacts. This feature takes Alexa’s communication capabilities to a new level by adding visual communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alexa Read My Text Messages?
Yes, but only on specific Alexa-enabled devices, like Echo Auto Gen 2. To enable this feature, open the Alexa app on your Android device and go to ‘Settings.’ Click on ‘Communications,’ then ‘Messages.’ Toggle on the feature that says ‘Read SMS messages.’ Once enabled, you can ask Alexa to read your text messages anytime by saying, “Alexa, read my messages.”. If your Echo has a yellow ring, that means you received a message.
Can Alexa Send Text Messages?
Yes! Alexa can send text messages using voice commands. To do this, you must first allow permission for Alexa to send SMS messages.
Once this is set up, you can dictate your message to Alexa, who will transcribe your voice into a text message and send it. You can say, “Alexa, send a message to [contact’s name],” and then speak your message.
Summary
So, “Can Alexa receive text messages?” Yes, but only on supported Alexa devices. Whether you’re an Android user who wants Alexa to manage your text messages or you’re looking to send voice messages through Alexa, there’s a solution that fits your needs.
Find more tips in the Alexa Archive.
