A:AnswerThe tap is battery operated and you need to "tap" the awake button to activate. The echo responds to voice activation and is always plugged in. An example is : Alexa, what is the weather like?"
A:AnswerYes it does. There is a free Alexa app that you can download to your iphone and it tracks your history, lists, and you can use the app to play music in addition to using your voice.
