
Just like wireless earbuds or smart speakers, Alexa on a personal computer can control smart home devices. Here’s a closer look at what Alexa can and cannot do on an Acer Spin 5, the first laptop with Alexa inside, made available in June.


Alexa in wireless earbuds, for example, cannot do things like set timers or send messages, and the Echo Show can display visuals when you ask a question.Īlexa in personal computers comes with a set of advantages - like the ability to talk with Alexa hands-free - and drawbacks.
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Among the many surfaces that can be used to talk to Alexa today, there are differences both glaring and subtle.
