Amazon Alexa Together

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Amazon Devices & Services news—September 2021

Stories like these motivate us to double down and invent where customers need it most. That’s why today we’re introducing Alexa Together, a new service designed to help aging family members feel more comfortable and confident living independently, and to give their families the reassurance of knowing they’re doing well. This new subscription takes what our customers have loved about Care Hub―like Care alerts, easy ways to stay connected, and privacy by design―and delivers an even more helpful experience.

Alexa Together includes an Urgent Response feature, enabling hands-free 24/7 access to a professional emergency helpline. It’s also compatible with third-party devices that can detect when someone has fallen at home.

We know that caregiving isn’t easy, and for many, it’s shared among family members. That’s why early next year, Alexa Together will make it possible for multiple people to provide support for a loved one.

Aging loved ones can choose to set up Remote Assist, making it simple for you to help them get the most out of Alexa from afar. As a caregiver, you can do things like set reminders on your loved one’s devices or link a music service so they can easily play their favorite songs. You can also add contacts to their Alexa account so they can call friends and family, hands-free.