If we have a smart speaker, the default method of use is to use voice commands; It is the easiest way to tell him what we want him to do or the doubt we have. However, it is usually not the only one. Devices with a screen like the Amazon Echo Show also include touch controls, and we can usually do various things from the app.
Alexa gestures
Now, Amazon has introduced a new method of controlling Alexa that’s a complete departure from what you’d expect: hand gestures. Indeed, the idea is that you just have to raise your hand so that the device understands what you want.
Although it may sound strange, it’s actually very intuitive for certain functions, such as making the alarm stop without having to ask Alexa to stop it; if we were asleep, the voice may not come out and we have no choice but to touch the screen to deactivate the alarm, but now we can simply gesture with our hand. Users with reduced mobility or who cannot talk to Alexa for some reason will also have realized the benefits of this new system.
The gesture function uses the built-in camera in some Amazon Echos
The free Android
Gesture control works in a simple way, taking advantage of the cameras built into some devices. Specifically, gesture control works on the second-gen Echo Show 8 and third-gen Echo Show 10; For now we do not know if it could reach other models.
Enable gestures in Alexa
The free Android
Gesture control is optional, so it’s not enabled by default. To activate it, we must use the touch screen of our Echo Show to access the settings and the “Device options” section. There we will find the new “Gestures” option that will allow us to activate it.
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