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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 05:35 AM
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Does anyone use the Alexa feature? If so, what are some of the uses and benefits?
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 06:29 AM
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While I haven’t used it extensively, I have tried a number of things with it. Note that it doesn’t seem to be a complete Alexa implementation as there are features missing. For example, Alexa to Alexa communication doesn’t work at all. However, I do use it to turn on lights inside my house just prior to getting home and it works really well for this. We’ve also used it for simple queries while on trips just for fun. I’ve also meant to try timers, but keep forgetting to try that.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Hotbox3443
While I haven’t used it extensively, I have tried a number of things with it. Note that it doesn’t seem to be a complete Alexa implementation as there are features missing. For example, Alexa to Alexa communication doesn’t work at all. However, I do use it to turn on lights inside my house just prior to getting home and it works really well for this. We’ve also used it for simple queries while on trips just for fun. I’ve also meant to try timers, but keep forgetting to try that.
thanks for your reply. Does it require the data plan for it to used?
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 06:52 AM
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It looks like you need Connect PRIME:



This is the best page I've found with the descriptions of each service, by the way (scroll way down for this breakdown): https://www.audiusa.com/technology/i...e/audi-connect

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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by John (aka Daddio)
thanks for your reply. Does it require the data plan for it to used?
It does, but only the Prime plan, not the Plus. See https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud.../#post25412403
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Similar to Hotbox, we mostly use it to control the lights. Most often when backing out of the driveway, we notice someone left lights on inside and can quickly turn them off without having to go back inside.
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Originally Posted by Hotbox3443
It does, but only the Prime plan, not the Plus. See https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud.../#post25412403
thanks. that's good to know, as I have the Prime plan, so I will give it a try.
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