Alexa Together

Alexa Together helps take care of aging family members. Amazon has launched the $20 per month ($199 per year) service, with a six-month free trial available for a “limited time.” Your loved one will need an Alexa-capable device, but after that it’s relatively hands-off — they ideally get more independence while you get some peace of mind.

The elderly relative can reach an emergency helpline if they ask Alexa to “call for help,” but Together is mainly useful for notifications. You’ll get alerts if your family member calls that line, or simply for their first Alexa interaction of the day. Use a fall detection sensor from ATS or Vayyar (more device support is coming) and you’ll also get word if there’s an incident.

Alexa Together Offerings:

• Customized Alerts – Set up daily alerts for your loved one’s first Alexa use, or if it isn’t used by a certain time.
• 24/7 Urgent Response – 24/7 hands-free access to trained agents who can help your loved one get assistance.
• Activity Feed – See how things are with snapshots of your loved one’s Alexa and smart home interactions.
• Circle of Support – Additional family members can join you to support your loved one.
• Remote Assist – Set reminders on a loved one’s Echo, manage shopping lists, link music services, and more.
• Fall Detection Response – If a compatible device detects a fall, Alexa calls Urgent Response and notifies emergency contacts.