Just thought I would mention that I set up the new calling feature on our Amazon echo today. It does seem to work as advertised. I can use my voice only to call a contact (who must have the Alexa app installed and enabled for calling), have a conversation with them by speakerphone through the Alexa echo, and then hang up hands-free. It does not appear to support calling someone with a landline, they must have the Alexa app. I can also send text messages by voice. If they send me a text message I can use Alexa to play it.

There is no voicemail. Sending a voice message at least at this point appears to be received as a text message.

As expected, I am able to use a communication device to send the voice messages to place the call as well. A little bit tricky with some of the sequencing of course, but doable.

Exciting!

Edward Hitchcock
Occupational Therapist

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