Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...

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The first step is to pick an emergency contact from the list of contacts that Alexa drew from your phone’s address book (assuming you granted her permission to do so). Once you pick an emergency ...

You can set up Alexa on your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot device using the Alexa mobile app. Because the Echo Show has its own screen, you don't need to use the app — just plug it in and follow the ...

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