Introduction to Alexa
You can use your voice to control your tablet. Amazingly, no tapping or typing is required. Just use your voice! This course will get your started.Scroll down to continue the course or jump to a specific topic by tapping the buttons below.
Introducing Alexa
What is Alexa?
You can use your voice to perform a many tasks on your tablet. You can actually work with your tablet without lifting a finger.
Alexa is a virtual assistant on your tablet that you command with your voice. It can perform a variety of tasks. For example, it can tell you the time or weather, set timers and alarms, provide information and answer your questions and so much more. Alexa can be especially useful for older adults as it allows you to perform many tasks totally hands-free. No typing or tapping is required to get benefits from Alexa. The whole point of Alexa is that you feel like you are talking to another person. Just use your voice to talk to Alexa.
We want you to feel confident using Alexa. It offers many benefits and we will explore some of the best of Alexa for older adults in the upcoming lessons.