Benzinga | Nov 16, 2021 09:38AM EST

Verizon Introduces Hands-Free Calling Via Alexa At Home

Starting today, Verizon customers can get Number Share - Home, a new feature that allows customers to make and receive hands-free audio calls through their supported Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, such as Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. Verizon customers who sign up for Number Share - Home and purchase an Alexa-enabled device from Verizon will receive three months on us. Number Share - Home creates a powerful tool of convenience for Verizon customers to make calls via their smart speakers -- another tailored option to ensure the tech they enjoy works for their lifestyle.



Number Share - Home reinvents what it means to have a home phone.

Convenience is a common thread for today's diverse households. Single families, multi-generational families, empty nesters, individuals and even work-from-home professionals benefit by using Number Share - Home to complement their unique needs and make their lives easier:

* Hands-free calling means you can make calls even when your phone is out of reach, turned off, or out of battery.

* Call your contacts by name or dial numbers hands-free by saying "Alexa, call Daniel" or "Alexa, dial XXX-XXX-XXXX" to place a call.

* When receiving calls, Alexa will tell you who is calling by saying, "Michael would like to talk to Emma." To start your conversation, just say "Alexa, answer."

* Safety is paramount. Once your account is linked, say "Alexa, call 911" to place calls to emergency services1 or ask Alexa to call an emergency contact.

* Caller ID displays your phone number. Though placed from your Alexa-enabled device, your Verizon mobile number is shown on the receiving device.

* You can stop incoming calls on your Alexa-enabled devices when you're away from home by setting up Alexa Routines. Create Routines in the Alexa app to disable Verizon calls on your supported devices when you say, "Alexa, I'm leaving home," or during specific times, such as 9 AM to 5 PM each weekday. You can also turn on or off Do Not Disturb mode in the Alexa app to control when you receive incoming calls on your Alexa-enabled devices. Live calls can be moved from your Alexa-enabled device to your Verizon-distributed Android mobile phone at any time.