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Amazon is launching a new group video or audio calling function for Echo devices today, simply in time for the holidays. Originally introduced lower back in September, group calling will enable up to seven individuals to be a part of an audio or video call on supported Echo devices like the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. Amazon is launching its group calling function nowadays in Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the US, and the UK.

Echo owners will be in a position to create and identify groups the usage of the Alexa app, and Amazon is additionally planning to assist group calling thru its Alexa app soon. You’ll be in a position to add adult contacts into groups, and pals and family will have to opt in to be part of group calls. This new function additionally helps Alexa commands like “Alexa, call my family” to join a group you’ve created.

Echo group calling ought to be an exact choice to Zoom and different video calling services. There are no limits on-call times, permitting Echo owners to make or receive voice and video calls freely. Without the Alexa app helping crew calling, it’s restricted to requiring hardware for now, though. Zoom has begun lifting its 40-minute meeting restriction for several upcoming holidays, and competitors like Microsoft Teams have additionally made all-day video calling free barring limits by the web. Google additionally offering unlimited Meet calls till March 2021.

Alongside the group calling feature, Amazon is additionally introducing some US-specific Alexa features. Echo Show 8 devices in the US now help to become a member of video calls on Zoom and Amazon Chime the use of Alexa, and you can really say “Alexa, be part of my Zoom meeting” to jump on calls. Call captioning is additionally reachable today on Echo Show devices, with near real-time captioning for US English video, audio, and drop in calls.

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