Windows 10: The Paid Alexa Voice Assistant App For Windows 10

From some brief interactions with the free Alexa app, I think it doesn't have many capabilities. It doesn't respond when "alexa" is said more than half the time and when it does, it can't do simple things like connect with Google Calendar. It seems like a preview or sample. Does the paid version unlock everything or is this just some nuanced difference from the paid one?

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Alexa App on Win10.

Win10 1909. Strange problem with Alexa app from MSoft Store.

Alexa on Win10 is the only Alexa device that will not play BBC Radio.

Me: (To DESKTOPPC Alexa) "Alexa, play BBC Radio 2"
Alexa: "Here's Radio 2"
App: (On DESKTOPPC) "BBC Sounds"
Silence.

Me: (To Echo Alexa in the Hallway) "Alexa, play BBC Radio 2 on DESKTOPPC"
Alexa: "Here's XXX" (A completely different TuneIn station)
App: (On DESKTOPPC) Plays the TuneIn station that I did not ask for!

I have the BBC Skill on the app. So I say...
Me: (To DESKTOPPC)... Open BBC.
Alexa: Choose a station or program.
Me: Play Radio 2.
Alexa: Here's Radio 2.
Silence. The above works fine on other devices.

I'm thinking this may be a Win10 settings problem, although I have no idea which. When I go into Sound Settings on Win 10 and choose "App volume device preferences" the volume slider against Alexa is greyed out. All other media/music apps are shown in blue and the slider can be adjusted. Kind of strange in that Alexa works (voice-wise) in all respects other than BBC radio. So for example if I say to DESKTOPPC.. Alexa Play Music ...it plays music. Despite that the App volume slider in Win10 settings is still inactive. This suggests the Alexa Win10 app installer is not installing properly.

 

Amazon Alexa app now can be used hands-free on Windows 10 PCs

With Alexa on your PC you can simplify your life and use your voice to get more done. Just ask Alexa to check your calendar, create lists, play music, answer questions, read the news and more, even when the app is running in the background or minimized. Alexa on your PC makes it easy to control your smart home from anywhere just by using your voice. Whether youre at home or on the go, Alexa is designed to make your life easier.

Today, Amazon announced an update for its Alexa app on Windows 10 for an all new hand-free experience.


Read more: The convenience of Alexa, now on your PC

Download: Get Alexa app | Microsoft Store

 

Amazon Alexa app now can be used hands-free on Windows 10 PCs


With Alexa on your PC you can simplify your life and use your voice to get more done. Just ask Alexa to check your calendar, create lists, play music, answer questions, read the news and more, even when the app is running in the background or minimized. Alexa on your PC makes it easy to control your smart home from anywhere just by using your voice. Whether you’re at home or on the go, Alexa is designed to make your life easier.

Today, Amazon announced an update for its Alexa app on Windows 10 for an all new hand-free experience.


Read more: The convenience of Alexa, now on your PC

Download: Get Alexa app | Microsoft Store