If you get the Alexa app on your cell phone and the Dot is at home, will she still work on your cell if you are not home? null

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Mark · Accepted Answer

Yes

Tim20 · Answer

No

Emc2 · Answer

Yes - As long as you are connected to wi-fi, you can control your smart devices from remote locations

Kat22 · Answer

Yes, you can activate it thru your app from your cell to do things like set the alarm.

Jblakk · Answer

No the app is only an extension or the echo, and is only used for settings, and info, as the echo has no screen.

Fozzie · Answer

Yes, the Alexa app on your phone syncs with the Echo Dot at your home.

PeaceC75 · Answer

Yes - you can still control your dot when you are not at home. You obviously can't use the voice commands, but you can do almost everything else.

SpeedWave64 · Answer

The answering won't work, but you can update the settings and skills.

cts383 · Answer

No, Alexa is pretty much a voice-only, device-only system. The Alexa app allows you to manage setup and see a log of Alexa actions.

Snoop · Answer

No, Alexa is not on the app. The app is for settings and more, but is not an Alexa replacement.

“If you get the Alexa app on your cell phone and the Dot is at home, will she still work on your cell if you are not home?”