Life-saving help for seniors from Amazon Alexa | What the Tech?

WHAT THE TECH? How to get help during an emergency using Alexa

Alexa cannot call 911 unless you subscribe to a paid service called Alexa Emergency Assist that costs about $6 per month.

What the tech: Help in an emergency with Alexa

SHREVEPORT, La. -- We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to call for help.

Life-saving help for seniors from Amazon Alexa | What the Tech?

Life-saving help for seniors from Amazon Alexa | What the Tech?Alexa, one of the most popular voice assistants in the U.S., can be used to connect seniors to life-saving help when they need it most. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Alexa, one of the most popular voice assistants in the U.S., can be used to connect seniors to life-saving help when they need it most. Alexa can call 911 but only if you subscribe to Alexa Emergency Assist. That’…

What the Tech: See how Alexa can help in an emergency

By JAMIE TUCKER Consumer Technology Reporter We all remember those commercials from the 1980s where someone says, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” While those devices still exist, many people now rely on their smartphones to call for help. But what happens when someone can’t reach their phone? For older adults, especially those living alone, this is a real concern. That is where Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, can help. But it is not a one-ste…