You Probably Didn't Know You Can Use Alexa on Windows

I haven't heard it talked about much, but it is possible to use Alexa on your Windows machine. Well, it used to be. Amazon had this app for Windows for years, until they discontinued it about one or two years ago. Sorry, I don't have precise info.

But even though it's officially discontinued, you can still download and use it. I've tested it on Windows 11, and it works fine. It's not the most usable app in town as far as for screen readers, but with NVDA Object Navigation and equivalents, you can manage.

Limitations

While you can use the basic features of Alexa, there are a few limitations to keep in mind:

• You cannot set up or manage Echo or smart home devices.
• You cannot make phone calls to actual phones, only to other Alexa-enabled devices.
• You cannot pay for things.
• Alexa Plus is highly unlikely to be available via this app.
• You cannot change the wake word.

Now that I've dampened your enthusiasm a bit, let's download it. I tried it, and it hasn't blown up my computer ... yet:

Download Alexa for Windows

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