How to Use Amazon Alexa Devices as an Intercom

With Drop In, use multiple Echo devices as a hands-free intercom to communicate with members of your household. Alexa supports Drop In and calling between all the Echo devices in your account. Just say, "Drop in on Home," to enable Drop In and Alexa connects to your other Amazon Echo device in your home.

1. Can you use Alexa as an intercom between rooms?
2. Can you talk from one Alexa to another?
3. How do you announce to other Alexa devices?
4. How do I drop in on a specific Alexa device?

Can you use Alexa as an intercom between rooms?

With Amazon's Echo speakers, you can set up multi-room intercoms and even Drop In on different rooms in the house. If you're away from home or don't have an Echo in the room you're in; you can use the Alexa app to call into another room.

Can you talk from one Alexa to another?

Alexa isn't the only one you can talk to through your Echo device. You can place and receive voice calls with an Echo. ... Echo devices also use an intercom-like system called Drop In to call other Echo devices directly, either in your own home or another household.

How do you announce to other Alexa devices?

For example, say “Alexa, announce that dinner's ready” to your Alexa Built-in device and “Dinner's ready” will play in your voice on your other supported devices. Customers can also say, “Alexa, tell everyone…” and “Alexa, broadcast…” to make an announcement.

How do I drop in on a specific Alexa device?

To Drop In on an external Alexa device from the Alexa app:

1. Select the Conversations icon.
2. Tap the Contacts icon at the top-right.
3. Select your desired contact.
4. Choose the Drop In icon, marked by home with a downward arrow.