Now it’s time to use the three voice skills.

TIP: So that Alexa can recognize “AARP” correctly, please say each letter phonetically with a slight pause between each letter.

More skills may be added in the coming months to help you get more information from AARP.

Congrats on getting your Amazon Echo Dot, your new voice-activated AARP membership hub. You can use multiple voice skills to help you stay connected to all that AARP has to offer with simple voice commands.

Setting up your Echo Dot.If you haven’t already set up your Echo Dot, please refer to the steps on the following page.

EASY TO INSTALL. EASIER TO USE.

AARP SKILLS GETTING STARTED GUIDE

AARP RAISE YOUR VOICE

Raise Your Voice keeps you informed on the legislative issues that are important to you, and can even connect you to your representatives. With Raise Your Voice, you can listen, decide where you stand and then take action.

Listen to the introduction, then choose the section you’d like to access when prompted, such as “Alexa, ask Raise Your Voice about legislation.”

“Alexa, enable Raise Your Voice” “Alexa, open Raise Your Voice”

To install Raise Your Voice, say To use Raise Your Voice, say

AARP NOW FLASH BRIEFING

The AARP NOW Flash Briefing delivers top headlines twice a day, so you can stay connected to what’s going on in the world. Users are directed to the AARP NOW mobile app to read the full story.

“Alexa, enable A-A-R-P Now News” “Alexa, play my Flash Briefing”

To install the AARP Now Flash Briefing, say To access your Flash Briefing, say

AARP MEMORY GAME

Play the AARP Memory Game from Staying Sharp. It’s a fun way to challenge your brain while learning valuable tips based on scientific evidence. More games will be added soon, so keep checking back.

“Alexa, enable Staying Sharp” “Alexa, open Staying Sharp”

To install Staying Sharp, say To use Staying Sharp, say

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Plug in your Echo Dot & wait for Alexa to say hello.

Download the Alexa app on your smart phone.

Plug the power adapter into your Echo Dot and then into a power outlet.

A blue light ring will begin to spin around the top. Alexa will greet you and let you know to complete setup in the Alexa App.

You must use the items included in the original Echo Dot package for optimal performance.

Download the latest version of the Alexa App from the app store.

The app helps you get more out of your Echo Dot. It’s where you set up calling and messaging, and manage music, lists, settings, and news.

After you open the Alexa App, if you are not prompted to set up your device, tap the Devices icon in the lower right of the Alexa App to get started.

You can also start the setup process from your computer browser at https://alexa.amazon.com

To learn more about Echo Dot, go to Help & Feedback in the Alexa App.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ECHO DOT.

WHERE TO PUT YOUR ECHO DOT

Echo Dot works best when placed in a central location. at least 8 inches from any walls.

TALKING TO YOUR ECHO DOT

To get the attention of your Echo Dot, simply say “Alexa.”

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