Instead, it sends a link to hear a voice message. Alexa doesn't send written text messages. (Note that Alexa incorrectly told me Avatar wasn't playing nearby.) I confirmed that it was the original actors in Antman and the Wasp Quantumania and told Alexa to message my friend about meeting me at the theater. Next, when I inquired, Alexa recited a list of what movies were playing locally and when they were playing. I told her I'd call her back, then asked Alexa to check my calendar. It would be muddy, so I requested the names of local pet dog washes and found out how late they would be open by asking for the hours.Ī friend called, and I said, 'Alexa, answer the call.' My friend wanted to go to the movies later. By saying (for example), 'I'm leaving,' Alexa can automatically lock the door, set Alexa Guard to away mode, turn off the TV, turn on a light, wish you a good day, tell you the weather and traffic, and whatever else you set up.Ĭhoosing apps and CarPlay as a source on my car system, I asked Alexa for directions to the park where I was walking my dogs. Echo Auto, like other Alexa speakers, can also perform a routine.

I got into the car and told Alexa to lock my Switchbot front door lock ( our review).