How to make a video call using the Echo Show easily

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You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering how to make a video call with the Echo Show.

How to make a video call using the Echo Show

You can make video calls to and from your Alexa-enabled smart display whether you have the all-new Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen), the small Echo Show 5, or my personal favourite, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen). Also How to Set Up Universal Control Between Mac and iPad easily

Making a video call is one of the coolest Alexa talents, so understanding how to start one is useful, especially when you can’t see specific relatives and friends in person. The best part is that they can contact your Echo Show even if they only have a smartphone.

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You can also make regular calls if you possess one of the classic Echo speakers included in our top Alexa speakers roundup. Here’s how to use Alexa to make a voice call.

Yes, you can make voice-only calls with your Echo Show. However, it is occasionally preferable to see someone’s face when conversing with them.

This is how to use the Echo Show to make a video call.

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How to make a video call using the Echo Show

To make a video chat with the Echo Show, first ensure that the person you want to connect with has the Alexa app installed on their phone or owns an Echo Show.

Calls may be initiated in two ways: with your voice or by tapping the Echo Show display. We’ll go through both of them with you.

How to make a video call using the Echo Show with your voice

Step 1: Tell Alexa, “Alexa, video call [contact name].” Before starting the call, Alexa may ask you to validate the contact details of the person you’re attempting to reach.

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Step 2: Listen for the other person’s response. If you can’t see yourself on the screen, check sure your device’s camera shutter isn’t closed or the camera off icon isn’t chosen. If you didn’t intend to make the call, use the red hang up button or ask Alexa to stop the video call.

How to make a video call using the Echo Show through the display

Step 1: To access the Echo Show feature menu, swipe from the right side of the display to the left. Click communicate from the option that displays.

Step 2: To view your contact list, click ‘Show contacts.’ Scroll down to locate the contact for the person you want to reach and click on their name.

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Step 3: On the contact’s details page, click the call button under the ‘Alexa devices’ menu. This will launch a video call.

You now know how to use the Echo Show, Echo Show 5, or Echo Show 8 to make a video call. Even if you only have the Alexa app on your phone, you can still use Amazon’s speech assistant for video calls.

How to make a group video call on the Echo Show

You may also use the Echo Show to make group calls. The catch is that all call participants must first opt in to Alexa’s group call functionality.

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Create a contact group in your Alexa app to make a group video call on the Echo Show. Then, to begin the call, say, “Alexa, video call [contact group name].”

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