{"id":311837,"date":"2021-07-29T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency\/"},"modified":"2021-07-29T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T18:00:00","slug":"how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set Up and Use Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3664b2462c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3664b2462c0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency\/#How_to_Set_Up_Alexa_to_Get_Help_in_an_Emergency\" >How to Set Up Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency\/#How_Do_I_Use_Alexas_Emergency_Help_Feature\" >How Do I Use Alexa\u2019s Emergency Help Feature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-alexa-to-get-help-in-an-emergency\/#Can_Alexa_Call_911\" >Can Alexa Call 911?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Set Up and Use Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-737743 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/silver-echo-on-nightstand.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/silver-echo-on-nightstand.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/silver-echo-on-nightstand.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"silver echo on nightstand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Amazon\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have an Alexa-enabled device, you\u2019re not alone in an emergency situation. Along with Alexa\u2019s laundry list of concierge services, like sharing local <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> or weather updates, it can also request help in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of an emergency, Alexa\u2019s Emergency Help feature is a godsend for those who have limited mobility or can\u2019t reach their phones due to injury. Today\u2019s instant connectivity options, like having a mobile phone on hand or an emergency bracelet, could malfunction or simply be forgotten in the moment. Although authorities should be contacted before emergency contacts in the event of a serious emergency, look to Alexa\u2019s Emergency Help feature as an additional safeguard whenever life throws an unexpected obstacle your way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/79055\/amazon-alexa-can-now-help-you-find-a-covid-19-vaccine\/\"><strong><em>Amazon Alexa Can Now Help You Find a COVID-19 Vaccine<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to set Alexa up with emergency contacts ahead of time to make the feature useful. After that, calling for help is simple, as you\u2019ll find out below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Alexa_to_Get_Help_in_an_Emergency\"><\/span>How to Set Up Alexa to Get Help in an Emergency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use Alexa\u2019s Emergency Help feature for the first time, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the Amazon Alexa app from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-alexa\/id944011620?tag=hotoge-20\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple\u2019s App Store for iPhone<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or from the\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;tag=hotoge-20\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google Play Store for Android<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From there, open the app and tap on \u201cCommunicate\u201d on the bottom menu bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/add-devices-screen.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"tap communicate button on add devices screen\" width=\"385\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the group silhouette \u201cContacts\u201d icon in the upper-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/communication-screen.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"group button on communication screen\" width=\"385\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To add a new contact as your emergency contact, tap on the blue \u201cAdd New\u201d + icon, and tap \u201cAdd Contact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/add-contact-icon.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type in the person\u2019s first name, last name, nickname, relationship to you, and mobile phone number. You also have the option of adding a second or third phone number. Once all of this information has been entered, tap \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, scroll down under \u201cPermissions\u201d and choose \u201cAdd as Emergency Contact.\u201d This will prompt a dialog box that asks you to confirm that Alexa is OK to attempt to call and message the contact for help. Tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/add-as-emergency-contact-prompt.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"add as emergency contact prompt\" width=\"385\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To add an existing contact as an emergency contact, visit the Contacts page, search for or select any contact, go to \u201cPermissions,\u201d and tap \u201cAdd as Emergency Contact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/add-as-emergency-contact-screen.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"add as emergency contact screen\" width=\"385\" height=\"450\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In either case, Alexa will send the contact a text to confirm them as an emergency contact. This allows them to call and message you through Alexa on an Alexa-enabled or non-Alexa-enabled device.<\/p>\n<p>For a list of all Amazon Echo and Alexa-enabled devices, visit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/?ie=UTF8&amp;node=9818047011&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Amazon Echo and Alexa-enabled devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Use_Alexas_Emergency_Help_Feature\"><\/span>How Do I Use Alexa\u2019s Emergency Help Feature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To call for emergency help, simply use the wake phrase \u201cAlexa, call for help.\u201d This wake phrase automatically dials your emergency contact on any Alexa-enabled devices, including the Switch, Echo Show, and Echo Dot.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Alexa_Call_911\"><\/span>Can Alexa Call 911?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to emergency access communications rules and for technical reasons, Alexa can\u2019t call 911 directly.\u00a0These rules require that any device calling 911 have access to a registered address, adhere to a monthly 911 service charge, and others. To get around this, you can pair Alexa with a third-party dialing service like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ooma.com%2Fhome-phone%2Fooma-telo%2F\">Ooma\u2019s Telo smart home phone service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Hopefully, you\u2019ll never have to use the emergency help feature. 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