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You can now use Alexa on your computer; see how | Productivity

System computer users Windows 10 or 11 now you can download and use the Alexa through the app Amazonavailable at Microsoft Store. The program brings the experience of echo devices to the computer, allowing the user to dictate voice commands on the desktop system. It is possible, for example, to play songs, consult the weather forecast, play songs on the Spotify and activate reminders. The software arrived at the store of Microsoft at the end of April and already has full support for Brazilian Portuguese.

To download the app on Windowsjust open to Microsoft Store, search for “Amazon Alexa” and select “Purchase”. After installation, all the user needs to do is open the voice assistant and log in using the account credentials Amazon.

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1 of 3 Amazon Alexa Gets Desktop App; know how to download — Photo: Luciana Maline/ Techtudo

Amazon Alexa gets desktop app; know how to download — Photo: Luciana Maline/ Techtudo

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The voice assistant is configured to work from the wake word “Alexa“. Keeping this configuration, the user can perform commands like “Alexatell me the weather forecast for the weekend” or “Alexawho discovered electricity?” without having to press any PC keys.

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2 of 3 Amazon Alexa for Windows on the Microsoft Store in Portuguese — Photo: Reproduction/Raquel Freire

Amazon Alexa for Windows on the Microsoft Store in Portuguese — Photo: Reproduction/Raquel Freire

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One of the highlights of the program is the Show mode, which takes advantage of the computer screen to reproduce the interactivity of the Echo Show speakers. With the feature activated, the PC starts to display beautiful images accompanied by messages, such as a screen saver. The mode also allows you to talk to the computer even when you are away from the device.

If you have any smart home device, user can also control it through PC with the Alexa. The app automatically identifies compatible devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then just say “Alexa” followed by the command, which might be something like “Turn off the lights” or “Turn on the air conditioning”.

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3 of 3 Alexa for PC is compatible with Windows 11 and 10 — Photo: Reproduction/Raquel Freire

Alexa for PC is compatible with Windows 11 and 10 — Photo: Reproduction/Raquel Freire

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