“I HAVE COX CABLE WITH PHONE, TV, AND WIRELESS. I USE A LAPTOP. WHAT DO I NEED, IF ANYTHING TO USE THE DOT? I DO NOT HAVE A SMART PHONE.. ALSO I AM 72 AND DISABLE. CAN I TELL IT TO DIAL 911 IF NEEDED?”
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Yes, you need the Alexa app on a smartphone to set up the Dot.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.sounds like you've got what you need. I have a different provider but same setup.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You just need your computer, an Internet connection and an amazon account, as of now it doesn't not support making calls
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You don't need a cell phone to use Alexa for most things (you can go to http://alexa.amazon.com), but giving it the ability to dial 911 (or another number) WOULD require one, I believe. The cell phone would have to act as the bridge between Alexa (the Echo Dot) and the phone system for the call. But they are always adding new skills, and people out there are always figuring out ways to get get around limitations of devices, so in the future there may be a 'Emergency Call' skill for Alexa.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, you cannot configure it without smarthphone. And it cannot make any phone call.
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