Emergency contact on Alexa; so you can add or remove it from your Echo Dot

MEXICO CITY.- The popularity of Echo Dot Alexa It has been such that even older people or people with motor and visual disabilities use it to facilitate their daily lives through voice commands.

Thinking about this sector, Amazon equipped its virtual assistants with the “emergency contact” tool. In addition to home automation linking, the smart device is prepared to respond to unforeseen situations, especially if we are alone in the house or office.

He emergency contact This is the person your virtual assistant will call or send a message to if you are in danger. To receive the alert, you must repeat any of the following phrases: “Ask for help”. “Call my emergency contact.” “Call my contact for help.” “Call my help contact.” “Aid”. “I need help”.

It is important to mention that this function does not replace emergency response services, such as the police or 911. Likewise, you must make sure that Alexa receives the WiFi signal, otherwise it will not be able to send messages or call.

How to put an emergency number on Alexa?

After configure “Communications” with Alexa, You can assign an emergency contact in the app. Be careful with the person you choose as the recipient, verify that they are someone you trust and can help you after receiving the alert.

Add an emergency contact with the following steps:

Open the Alexa app.
Select “Communication” or “Communications”.
Press the “Contacts” icon.
From the menu that appears, select “Emergency Contact”.
Add the person’s name and number.
By confirming the action, the recipient will receive a notification that they have been added as an emergency contact.
Alexa will send an alert to a person you trust.

Alexa will send an alert to a person you trust.

To confirm the process, in the address book check that the word “help” or “emergency” appears next to the contact’s name.

If, on the other hand, the recipient changes their number, or you want to modify or delete it, you must return to the “Emergency Contact” section, which is located in the “Communications” section.

Remember that each profile linked to Alexa can add a maximum of 10 numbers to your contact list. Right here you will find the option to manage the details of the person your assistant will contact when you need help.