Amazon and Microsoft have announced that Skype calling is coming to Alexa. Amazon Echo smart speakers will be able to make Skype voice calls, while Echo Shows will also be able to make Skype video calls. Those who pay for SkypeOut will also be able to use Alexa to call mobile and landlines through Skype, although that funcitonality is already available for free directly through Alexa’s default calling capabillities. The integration will simply work by saying “Alexa, call [contact] on Skype.” Microsoft says it will arrive on Echo devices later this year.
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Too Funny, didn’t know you were on The Bez’s contact short list!
Interesting new feature. Somehow I would like to see this included as a Prime perk for free though.
I had to block him. Kept drunk calling me in the middle of the night wanting to argue about leaks, weak GPUs, and Ethernet ports. :-P
Any chance this feature will support conference calls?
Skype is a dying app most people use Whatsapp , facebook messenger and the many many other choices… wish others would jump onboard too
The look on your face Elias = Priceless.
I assume this is only for a “consumer” Skype version and not Skype for Business (former Lync)?
I wonder, will skype work on the older version of Amazon echo show?
I would like to see Zoom support