can now pre-order the next generation of Echo Auto, designed to give you access to Alexa hands-free in your car and make the most of your drive. Pre-Order Echo Auto (2nd gen)Customers in the U.S. To enable these effects, visit the Settings page in the Alexa app, select Communication under Alexa Preferences, and then toggle on Enhanced Features. New Alexa video call and Drop In effectsYou can now add even more fun to your Alexa video calls and Drop Ins with eight new video-calling AR effects, including the ability to turn yourself into characters like a tiger, cat, toast, or a fox, and add themed filters to your video calls, such as party balloons, hearts, a snowman, and reindeer (just in time for the holidays). Just say, “Alexa, play local news,” or “Alexa, play news from Seattle” to get started. With this update, Alexa will make it easier to learn about the latest news stories in your community-all hands-free, so that you can focus on prepping dinner or tidying up the kitchen after the holiday celebrations. can now watch local news channels in 250 cities from more than 300 local news providers on Echo Show devices.

Local news channels on Echo ShowCustomers in the U.S.

Now that I can watch TV on the Echo Show 15 too, I might never leave the kitchen.” As Real Housewives alum Dorinda Medley said, “I can be cooking, layering my famous Blue Stone Manor lasagna, and get five other things done at the same time. Fire TV is rolling out to existing Echo Show 15 customers as a free software update, and will also be available on all new Echo Show 15 devices. Just say, “Alexa, open Fire TV,” or “Alexa, play The Rings of Power” to get started. “Alexa, open Fire TV”We’ve brought the Fire TV experience to Echo Show 15, meaning you can now stream your favorite content from YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube TV, Disney+, Paramount+, and more right on your device. Read on for some tips on how to make the most out of Alexa’s new features and devices this month. And with the new Echo Auto (2nd gen) now available for pre-order, you can even take Alexa with you on the road for your next holiday road trip. The holidays are full of celebrations, and whether you are a host or guest during the festivities, Alexa has several new features this month to help keep the entire family entertained and in the holiday spirit.

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