To use Alexa to help you find your misplaced smartphone, you will need to have the Alexa app installed on your phone and linked to your Amazon account. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Go to the “Devices” tab.
- Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.
- Tap “Add Device.”
- Select “Phone” from the list of available device types.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to link your phone to your Amazon account.
Once you have linked your phone to your Amazon account, you can use the following steps to find it:
- Say “Alexa, find my phone” to any Alexa-enabled device, such as an Echo speaker or a Fire TV.
- Alexa will call your phone, and you will be able to hear it ringing if it is within range.
- Follow the sound of the ringing to locate your phone.
If your phone is not within range or is turned off, you can still use Alexa to find it by logging in to your Amazon account on another device and going to the “Devices” tab in the Alexa app. From there, you can see the last known location of your phone and use that information to help you find it.
It’s important to note that this feature requires that your phone has an active internet connection and is turned on.