Move Over Lexi – Roger Puts Amazon Alexa in Your iPhone for Free
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If you love the Amazon Echo and its virtual assistant Alexa and want to find a way to take it with you on the go, these new iPhone aps are for you.
Over the past week, two different iPhone apps have crossed my desk which add Alexa to the iPhone. One app, Lexi, costs $5 in iTunes, while the other app, Roger, is free (and is available for both Android and iOS).
Lexi supports a wide range of the Echo’s functionalities like remotely controlling your smart home devices and placing orders as well as the ability to install and turn skills off from the Alexa App. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with Alexa’s music or ebook services, so you'll still need to get an Echo or other official hardware if you want to stream your audiobooks or ebooks.
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It sure would be nice if Amazon released a fully functional verion of Alexa for Android, Fire, and iOS. I'd love to have a bunch of baby Echos I could take places.