Does Alexa work anywhere in the world?

Amazon Alexa is more ubiquitous than ever and is now available in over 42 countries worldwide – and in a host of languages. After initially only being supported in the US, Canada, UK, India, Japan and Germany, Alexa can now work in far less obvious places, from the Cayman Islands to Cambodia and plenty in between.
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What countries does Alexa work?

The countries that support Alexa are the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Japan, Canada, India, Belgium, Chile, Bulgaria, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Colombia, Cyprus, Estonia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Greece, Finland, Iceland and Hungary.
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Can Alexa be used anywhere?

Once the Echo is connected to a Wi-Fi network, everything works just as it does at home. This means you can ask Alexa to play music and playlists from Spotify, or fire up a digital radio station from anywhere in the world.
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Can I use my Alexa away from home?

You can control an Echo device remotely by choosing it from the Alexa app. You can talk to Alexa from the iOS or Android app; iPhone, iPad, and Android users can interact with Alexa via an app called Reverb for Amazon Alexa. Or you can purchase an Amazon remote control that lets you control your Echo.
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Can Alexa drop in on another country?

Everyone within earshot of an Alexa speaker around your house will hear your message (in your voice, no less). Currently, Alexa Announcements only works in the US and Canada and with Amazon's own Echo line of Alexa speakers.
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Does Alexa work in Dubai?

Amazon has confirmed that Alexa, the cloud-based voice service that powers the company's Echo devices, is coming to the UAE. It will offer customers localised language experience in Khaleeji Arabic as well as in English.
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Will my UK Alexa work in us?

The Alexa voice service and the Echo will not work fully outside of the market regions where it is a released product. The Echo is currently designed to work only in the UK with Amazon.co.uk and in the US with Amazon.com personal accounts.
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Is Alexa always listening?

The short answer is yes, Alexa is always listening to you. Or rather the microphone on your Alexa smart speaker is always active (by default, at least) and is constantly monitoring voices in your home in order to hear its wake word.
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Will Alexa work in a hotel?

Connect your Alexa device to the Wi-Fi where you are staying. Whether you're staying at a hotel, a condo, an Airbnb rental, or anywhere else, there's a good chance that internet access will be available. When you check-in, ask if there is a complimentary Wi-Fi network, or if you will have to pay for access.
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Can Alexa spy on you?

No, Alexa does not record all your conversations — just some of them. According to Amazon, Alexa records what you say only after the Echo or Alexa-enabled device detects your wake word. Then — or after you press your device's action button — Alexa starts recording your request, sending it up to Amazon's cloud.
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Can you take Alexa on a plane?

Smart speakers are allowed in carry-on bags. If it's larger than a cell phone, pls remove it from your bag and place it in a bin for X-ray screening.
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Can I take my Alexa to Spain?

Amazon is bringing Alexa and Echo devices to Spain and Italy, months after it announced support for Spanish and Italian languages for its digital voice assistant. You can now preorder devices like the Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, Echo Spot, and Echo Sub in Italy and Spain.
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Can I use Alexa in Nigeria?

Yes, Alexa can work in non-supported countries, but only under narrow circumstances. You'll need an international version of the Echo Dot, second-generation Echo, or first-generation Echo Plus, and that speaker must also be compatible with local power standards.
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How do I change my country on Alexa?

Change Your Alexa Device Location
  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Select Devices .
  3. Select Echo & Alexa, and then select your device.
  4. Select Device Location.
  5. Enter your complete address, and then select Save.
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Will my UK Alexa work in Spain?

No, the Echo Dot will not work properly in Spain.
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Does UK Alexa work in France?

France joins a growing list of Alexa-enabled countries, including the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Japan, India, Ireland, and Canada.
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Will Amazon Echo work abroad?

Supported Alexa Features by Country for International Version Echo Devices. A limited selection of Alexa features are available on "International Version" Echo devices shipped from Amazon to eligible countries, and on eligible third-party Alexa devices.
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How much does Alexa for hospitality cost?

Starting at $15.95 Dollars a Month.
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How do I connect my Alexa to a different Wi-Fi?

To connect Alexa to a new WiFi network, open the Alexa app and tap Devices. Then select Echo & Alexa and choose the Alexa device you want to connect to a new WiFi network. Finally, tap Change next to WiFi Network and enter the WiFi password for that network.
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Will Alexa call 911?

But will Alexa dial 911 for you in an emergency? You can't ask Alexa to dial 911 or other emergency services directly, unless you have an Echo Connect hooked to a landline phone. You can, however, set up a personal emergency contact and turn on Alexa Guard for home security.
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How do I stop Alexa from spying on me?

Stop Alexa Listening Completely

The simplest way to prevent Alexa from recording anything is by pressing the Microphone button located on the top of your Echo device. This stops Alexa from listening out for her wake word. By pressing the Microphone button, you will still be able to use Alexa's various features.
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Can you talk dirty to Alexa?

To set a swearing routine for Alexa, open your Alexa app for iOS or Android and tap More > Routines. Next, tap the + and type the name for your new routine, such as "Alexa swearing." Next, tap When this happens and choose your trigger to start setting up your Alexa swearing routine.
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Can I take my Alexa on holiday with me?

While Alexa Tap is designed as a portable device, you can also travel with your Alexa Echo or Echo Dot as long as your hotel or vacation rental has electricity and access to a wi-fi network. When you arrive at your destination, just plug in your Amazon device, go to set up in the Alexa app, and you're good to go.
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Does Alexa work Europe?

Amazon Alexa is more ubiquitous than ever and is now available in over 42 countries worldwide – and in a host of languages. After initially only being supported in the US, Canada, UK, India, Japan and Germany, Alexa can now work in far less obvious places, from the Cayman Islands to Cambodia and plenty in between.
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Can I use my Alexa in Germany?

Alexa and Amazon Echo Now Available in the UK and Germany : Alexa Blogs.
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