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How to Make a Household Announcement on Amazon Alexa (Echo)

Follow these simple steps to make a household announcement on your Amazon Alexa (Echo). Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Say "Alexa, announce that dinner is ready."

  2. 2

    Alexa plays your announcement on all Echo devices in your home.

  3. 3

    Your voice is played back, preceded by a chime.

  4. 4

    Everyone near any Echo device will hear the message.

Helpful Tip

Announcements are great for calling the family to dinner or reminding everyone it is time to leave. You can also send announcements from the Alexa app when you are away from home.

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