How to setup and make Alexa Group Calls
- Open the Alexa app. You can use the Android or iPhone apps to do this, making sure you’re using the latest version. Tap on Communicate, then the contacts icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap on Add New and you’ll get the option to add a new group or contact, select Group. Select those family members you want in the Group, using search if you need to. Note that Alexa will need access to your contacts to make these additions. If you haven’t imported contacts, tap on the contacts menu (top right-hand corner) and select Import Contacts. Once you have selected all members of the family group - up to six people (you are the seventh) - tap Continue at the bottom of the page, Next you’ll be asked to give your Group a name. This will be the group name that Alexa will recognise, so make sure it’s something easy to understand, like Family. Remember that everyone in the group will be able to see the group name, so make it appropriate. Once done, press Create Group. Your Family group will now be listed above your contacts, all members of the group will be notified and you’ll be able to use that group for Alexa calls. Say “Alexa, call my Family” and an Alexa Call will be placed to the Family group.
