Skype calls with Alexa - how it works

With Alexa, you can now also make Skype calls. This practical tip shows you what you need and how easy it is.

Skype calls with Alexa - the requirements

The basic requirement for using Alexa is an Amazon Echo.

• Skype telephony works for all Amazon Echo devices, i.e. for all generations of the Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, Echo Spot and Echo Show.
• It is important that the latest version of Alexa is installed. We'll show you how to update Alexa on Amazon Echo in a separate post.
• You also need a Skype account yourself and the person you want to call.

Skype calls with Alexa - so it works

If the prerequisites are met, setting up Alexa for Skype calls is very easy.

• Open the Skype app or the Alexa website. Navigate to "Communication" via "Settings".
• Select Skype here and link Alexa to your Skype account. We explain in detail how to connect Skype with a Microsoft account in another practical tip.
• That was it. You can now make Skype calls via Alexa and answer via Skype calls.
• To call a Skype account with Alexa, use the command "Alexa, call [name] on Skype". Alternatively, you can say "Alexa call [number] on Skype".
• If you call yourself on Skype on your Alexa, you can recognize this by the typical Skype ringtone. With the command "Alexa, answer the call" you accept the call.

In our next practical tip, read how you can control Alexa remotely while on the go.