Windows 10: I'm no longer able to link Alexa with my Microsoft account

zBernie · Aug 15, 2020

I have the Cortana skill installed in Alexa. I was able to do things like "Alexa open Cortana", then "Add eggs to my grocery list". Then suddenly it stopped working. So, I tried unlinking my Microsoft account from Alexa. But now when I try to link the accounts again I get this message from Microsoft:

"You can't sign in here with a personal account. Use your work or school account instead."

This was working before with my personal account. FYI, I have a Microsoft 365 account. As I said, this linked any worked before.

:)

Mark Embestro · Aug 15, 2020

Amazon Alexa . . .

Hi, my name is Mark, an Independent Advisor.

I found this step by step instructions that will sure to help you out.

Here’s how to get started on your Windows 10 computer:

-Head to the Microsoft Store and download the Alexa application.

-Open the Alexa app once it’s installed on your computer.

-Tap ‘Set up Alexa.’

-Tap ‘yes’ to allow Alexa to use your computer’s microphone.

-Log in to your Amazon account.

-Tap the Alexa button and speak to Alexa after you hear a chime.

I added the link where you can download:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/alexa/9n12z3c...

Hope that helps,

Addie · Aug 15, 2020

Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

Hello Ken,

Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

I also run all related troubleshooters:

Windows Update

Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)

Microsoft Accounts

No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.

Brink · Aug 15, 2020

Hey Cortana, open Alexa: Microsoft and Amazon collaboration

I talk to Cortana every day — at home, work and on-the-go — to get information about my day, to set reminders so I don’t forget things, and to answer my questions. But I don’t just use one digital assistant. I also frequently talk to Alexa to listen to audio books or to add things to my shopping list. Because people use and interact with all kinds of products, we’re very excited to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Amazon between Cortana and Alexa that will offer more choice, value and access to both intelligent personal assistants.

Available later this year, this collaboration will allow you to access Alexa via Cortana on Windows 10 PCs, followed by Android and iOS in the future. Conversely, you’ll be able to access Cortana on Alexa-enabled devices like the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show.

As our CEO, Satya Nadella, said in today’s Amazon press release, the collaboration between Microsoft and Amazon reflects our belief that when people and technology work together, everybody wins:

“Ensuring Cortana is available for our customers everywhere and across any device is a key priority for us. Bringing Cortana’s knowledge, Office 365 integration, commitments and reminders to Alexa is a great step toward that goal.”

By bringing Cortana to Alexa and Alexa to Cortana, I’m excited that we’re adding more value and choice for consumers and developers alike. Cortana users will be able to have Alexa shop on Amazon.com and manage their Amazon orders and access many of Alexa’s third-party skills by asking Cortana to open Alexa, just as Alexa users will have access to Cortana’s world knowledge and helpful productivity features such as calendar management, day at a glance and location-based reminders simply by asking Alexa to open Cortana.

Alexa as a guest on Cortana

With Alexa as a guest on Cortana, Cortana users will now have another way of making their lives easier with a great shopping experience. Say you are at work, and you receive a text from your partner saying, “We’re running low on diapers.” In the future, on your Windows 10 PC, iPhone or Android phone, you could simply say, “Hey Cortana, open Alexa,” and ask Alexa to order diapers using your preferred payment method for your Amazon account.

Cortana as a guest on Alexa

With Cortana as a guest on Alexa, Alexa users will have access to some of Cortana’s most useful productivity capabilities that help people stay organized and on top of what’s important to them. What if you’re making breakfast in the morning and need to know if you have enough time to drop off the dry-cleaning before work? On your Alexa device, you can say, “Alexa, open Cortana,” and ask when your first meeting is. If you won’t have enough time, simply ask Alexa to open Cortana again and set a reminder for the end of your workday to drop off the clothes.

I know this is going to make my life a little bit easier. We look forward to having Alexa on Cortana-enabled devices and Cortana on Alexa-enabled devices later this year.
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Source: Hey Cortana, open Alexa: Microsoft and Amazon’s first-of-its-kind collaboration - The Official Microsoft Blog

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