SEE: Getting started with Alexa development (free PDF) (TechRepublic) The app asks for permission to let Alexa access your microphone-click Yes to accept. Click Continue to accept the terms and conditions. Sign in with your Amazon account (if you don't have one, you can create one on the fly). Click on the button to Set Up Amazon Alexa. How to use the Amazon Alexa app in Windows 10ĭownload and install the Alexa Windows 10 app from the Microsoft Store. The first time you launch the app, you're asked to set it up. To use the Alexa app, you don't need an Echo device, but you do need an Amazon account.
Or maybe you'd just like to try out another voice assistant beyond Cortana.
Maybe you find Alexa more helpful than Cortana. Through which you access your calendar, to-do list, and other information. Why use Alexa in Windows 10 when Cortana is available? You can also tweak various options to control the Alexa app.
After Alexa pops up, you can ask questions, request information, check your calendar and other personal services, and access different skills and tasks. Through this app, you can summon Alexa either by clicking an on-screen button or just saying 'Alexa' via a hands-free mode. Without an Echo device nearby-the secret lies in Amazon's Alexa app for Windows.
