05/31/2018

Now Alexa Can Move Those Meetings You Can't Make

You can now reschedule appointments using shared calendar availability

Amazon's rollout of new Alexa features has been steady as ever this spring, with notable new additions like virtual memory, smart-lock controls, follow-up mode and personalized skill templates. The latest, available today: New calendar controls that let Alexa schedule meetings based on mutual availability or reschedule them if someone gets double-booked.

To take advantage, you'll need to head to the Settings section in your Alexa app and select "Calendar." From there, you can link with calendars from Google, Apple and Microsoft Outlook or Exchange. Once you do, you'll be able to manage your meetings using voice commands on your Alexa device of choice.

The new features let Alexa take things a step further. For instance, if you're trying to set up a one-on-one appointment with a contact who's also shared calendar data with Amazon, Alexa will scan both of your schedules and suggest a time that'd work for both of you. 

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