Alexa products have always been a great way to stay in touch with aging loved ones, but now Amazon is taking it one step further.
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On Tuesday, Amazon announced a subscription-based program for caregivers and their loved ones, called Alexa Together. The service replaces Care Hub, the company’s earlier (and free) attempt at a similar goal.
What does Alexa Together do? It uses Echo devices to keep tabs on people, provides fall detection services, drop-in video calls, and activity notifications. It even calls the authorities if you think your loved one is injured or needs help. There’s also a feature called “Remote Assist” that lets loved ones access Alexa remotely to set reminders, create grocery lists, and more.
The service works with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show devices. It’s subscription-based, costing you $20 per month or $199 per year with a free six-month trial. Current Care Hub members get a free year before having to sign up.
