Echo Show (second-generation): This is Amazon's largest Echo Show with a 10.1-inch HD screen.

Echo Show 8: The 8-inch HD smart screen is Amazon's medium-sized Echo Show, making it an ideal size to place on your kitchen countertop to make calls while you’re cooking.

It's best for small spaces like nightstands and offices.

Echo Show 5: At 5.5-inches, the Echo Show 5 is currently Amazon's most compact Alexa-enabled smart display.

You can also use Skype to make video calls using Alexa.īut if you’d rather go hands-free, Amazon has several smart screen displays that can be used to make video calls including: However, the contact you're trying to video chat must have an Alexa-enabled smart display or have enabled video calls in the Amazon Alexa app. Video chatting with friends and family can be done directly in the Amazon Alexa app by tapping the contact’s name and selecting “Alexa Video Call” from the menu. Once you're all set up, here’s how you can make video calls using Alexa. Here, you’ll be prompted to enter your mobile number and give Alexa permission to access your contacts so you can begin making calls. To allow Alexa video calls, simply open up the Alexa app and tap Communicate (the speech bubble icon). If you'll be using an Echo Show or Spot rather than just your smartphone, you'll also need to pair the device within the Amazon Alexa app. You’ll also need to enter your mobile phone number to sync with your account if you haven’t previously done so. In order to make video calls with Alexa, you’ll need to give her access to your smartphone’s contacts. When you select your desired contact and share the picture, it will appear in the thumbnail of the receiver’s contact with time and hours left.įor the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget, videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Amazon has several Echo smart displays that can be used for video calls, like the Echo Show 5 (pictured). You can share the image with up to five contacts at once.

you will also get an option to edit the photo by adding text and writing in various colours. Then, just tap on the share button and choose the contact you want to share the image with. For doing this, you can head over to the gallery of your smartphone and then select the image that you want to share.

To get the new feature, you can head to Google Play Store and update your app to the latest version.Īfter the update has been finished, you will now be able to enjoy sharing the self-destructive image to the contact of your choice. If you already allow your app to auto-update there are chances that you might have received the Google Duo version 56 update. The video calling app already comes with a feature that allows its users to record or send audio messages to their desired contacts.

Google duo amazon fire