You can set up Alexa on your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot device using the Alexa mobile app, or on Echo Show using the built-in screen.

You can connect your Alexa device to smart lights in your house and set up context-aware lighting using the Alexa app.

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Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. who have Echo smart speakers can receive notifications 24 hours before discounts go live—and even have their Alexa purchase the items for them.