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Post by None on Mar 20, 2022 12:01:28 GMT
Mom is moving into an ALF. I want to get something that is easy for her to use to call and see me and i can see her. I have a kindle already. Can the Show hook up to my existing kindle to talk and see or does it go to my android cell phone? Also, is she able to play games and whatnot on it. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.
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Post by styxgirl on Mar 20, 2022 16:36:24 GMT
Bump to top for you. I don't have answers but I'm curious and I know other peas can help!
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Post by mnmloveli on Mar 20, 2022 17:26:35 GMT
I do know that a Kindle is only for reading. Cannot connect for visuals, phone calls or apps.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 20, 2022 17:28:16 GMT
I think it's lovely that you're doing this for your mom and she's sre to appreciate it. Have you tried googling each of your questions seperately? I don't "speak" Show, and don't have any Kindle devices, but (for example) when I did a quick search about a Show calling a Kindle, several hits came up that might help. Then google "can I play games on Amazon Show" and see what comes up. Good luck!
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Mar 20, 2022 17:39:45 GMT
You would do it from the Alexa app on your phone from your end.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 20, 2022 17:40:52 GMT
I have a Kindle, but it is only capable of reading. It is a few years old, so maybe the newer ones are capable of more than mine is. What is the device that I see so many commercials for where the families both have this screen and can talk to each other. It also follows them around the room. I'm trying to think of the name of it. I wasn't in the market for one so I didn't pay that much attention. Let me think a bit.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 20, 2022 17:44:29 GMT
Look at the Facebook Portal. I googled video devices for seniors and it came up as an easy device for them to use. I don't know anything about them though. Maybe someone else here has one? It says it has Alexa built into them.
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Post by None on Mar 20, 2022 18:00:29 GMT
Thank everyone.
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Post by caangel on Mar 20, 2022 18:08:13 GMT
I believe there are kindles that are more like a tablet vs just an eReader. If you have one of those then I'd guess it would work.
My in-laws have an Amazon Show and really enjoy it. We have a Google Nest Max (same idea) and use it all the time. Unfortunately the two can not talk to each other. But my kids do use the Nest Max to call (voice or video) my and dh's Andriod/Google phones. I know that we have used Google Chat to do video calls with my in-laws but I think they were in their phones not the Show. Sorry not sure that was much help.
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Post by iowgirl on Mar 20, 2022 18:09:55 GMT
I have an Echo Show 8. It is not the simplest thing to operate. If she is not tech savvy, I would not use a Show as a communication device.
It's great for watching Netflix, Prime, etc. I love putting pictures on it to play as a side show. You can use it as your Alexa. I never use it for communication though.
Does she have any kind of cell phone?
I would go with something on the cell phone or an iPad for the easiest ways to video chat.
SnapChat video calls are SUPER easy.
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Post by voltagain on Mar 20, 2022 22:04:28 GMT
Mom is moving into an ALF. I want to get something that is easy for her to use to call and see me and i can see her. I have a kindle already. Can the Show hook up to my existing kindle to talk and see or does it go to my android cell phone? Also, is she able to play games and whatnot on it. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated. Ask her ALF about putting personal devices that need wi-fi to operate. This is going to be an area they will have regulations about. You don't want to spend time searching for options that you can't use if you can't access wi-fi. We wanted to set a echo dot in my grandma's room so she and we could use the drop in communication since she has forgotten how to use a telephone. but we aren't allowed to access the wi-fi. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 20, 2022 22:11:33 GMT
I believe there are kindles that are more like a tablet vs just an eReader. If you have one of those then I'd guess it would work. My in-laws have an Amazon Show and really enjoy it. We have a Google Nest Max (same idea) and use it all the time. Unfortunately the two can not talk to each other. But my kids do use the Nest Max to call (voice or video) my and dh's Andriod/Google phones. I know that we have used Google Chat to do video calls with my in-laws but I think they were in their phones not the Show. Sorry not sure that was much help. Those are the Kindle Fire. They are more like an iPad then an e reader, I don’t know why Amazon calls them Kindle Fire instead of just Fire because it causes an enormous amount of confusion. The show is very easy to use and you can call and see each other on them. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 20, 2022 22:13:31 GMT
I have an Echo Show 8. It is not the simplest thing to operate. If she is not tech savvy, I would not use a Show as a communication device. It's great for watching Netflix, Prime, etc. I love putting pictures on it to play as a side show. You can use it as your Alexa. I never use it for communication though. Does she have any kind of cell phone? I would go with something on the cell phone or an iPad for the easiest ways to video chat. SnapChat video calls are SUPER easy. We just tell the show to call so and so and it does. Maybe it is easy because we are all on the same account? We have no problem with them other then I have to remember to talk slower then I usually do. |
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Mar 20, 2022 22:17:54 GMT
We bought Shows for our mothers' awhile back. Best thing we ever purchased. We just "drop in" and can see and chat. We also have a show, but can also drop in from the app on our phones. It has given us such peace of mind since we live far away.
It really has helped us feel more connected and accessible.
"Drop In" gets video features and "call" is audio only.
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Post by None on Mar 20, 2022 23:14:09 GMT
Mom is moving into an ALF. I want to get something that is easy for her to use to call and see me and i can see her. I have a kindle already. Can the Show hook up to my existing kindle to talk and see or does it go to my android cell phone? Also, is she able to play games and whatnot on it. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated. Ask her ALF about putting personal devices that need wi-fi to operate. This is going to be an area they will have regulations about. You don't want to spend time searching for options that you can't use if you can't access wi-fi. We wanted to set a echo dot in my grandma's room so she and we could use the drop in communication since she has forgotten how to use a telephone. but we aren't allowed to access the wi-fi. I spoke with them and we pay extra for the wifi, which we don't mind. But I can see how it could be a problem. |
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Post by None on Mar 20, 2022 23:14:51 GMT
We bought Shows for our mother's awhile back. Best thing we ever purchased. We just "drop in" and can see and chat. We also have a show, but can also drop in from the app on our phones. It has given us such peace of mind since we live far away. It really has helped us feel more connected and accessible. "Drop In" gets video features and "call" is audio only. . This is great to know. So we get one and she gets one. Thank you. |
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Mar 20, 2022 23:18:12 GMT
We bought Shows for our mother's awhile back. Best thing we ever purchased. We just "drop in" and can see and chat. We also have a show, but can also drop in from the app on our phones. It has given us such peace of mind since we live far away. It really has helped us feel more connected and accessible. "Drop In" gets video features and "call" is audio only. . This is great to know. So we get one and she gets one. Thank you. The other added bonus, is we set up a photo album and add pictures to it. It rotates them on the screen. My brother and kids just text me pics and I add it to the album and they show up automatically. I do have the shopping turned off and only have the weather on the screen. They didn't need the news briefs or other "suggestions". |
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Post by voltagain on Mar 21, 2022 0:14:06 GMT
Ask her ALF about putting personal devices that need wi-fi to operate. This is going to be an area they will have regulations about. You don't want to spend time searching for options that you can't use if you can't access wi-fi. We wanted to set a echo dot in my grandma's room so she and we could use the drop in communication since she has forgotten how to use a telephone. but we aren't allowed to access the wi-fi. I spoke with them and we pay extra for the wifi, which we don't mind. But I can see how it could be a problem. Great! We would be happy to pay extra for grandma to have wi fi. Glad to hear it is an option for you! |
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Post by librarylady on Mar 21, 2022 0:45:51 GMT
I don't know if this will help but there is a phone app called Duo.
It works on Androids or Apple devices for video calls.
It may work easily for your mom to have a video call with you.
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Post by None on Mar 21, 2022 11:32:46 GMT
I don't know if this will help but there is a phone app called Duo. It works on Androids or Apple devices for video calls. It may work easily for your mom to have a video call with you. . I have duo for my college daughter. Mom needs a new phone. Once she has the wifi, i will see if she can work it. It really is simple, but she talks herself into her not knowing how to do things like that. |
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Post by iowgirl on Mar 21, 2022 17:52:57 GMT
We just tell the show to call so and so and it does. Ha! I am definitely over complicating it for myself! LOL I mostly use mine for watching movies/TV while doing dishes in my Kitchen.... Good to know that it can work easily for video calls. |
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