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Lee Rice
Asked: 2018-07-28 12:44:35 +0800 CST

Alexa for Ubuntu

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I received an Amazon Echo device as a gift. It included instructions for activating and installing Alexa, but only for Windows and Mac.

A query to the Amazon help line returned a brief reply that Linux was not supported.

Has anyone tried (successfully) to install Alexa on this device?

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1 Answers

  1. I think this poster means to install the AMAZON ALEXA Hub application suite or equivalent controlling software that is available for MAC, WINDOWS & Android platforms on the Ubuntu system,p robably with Indicator & Notification support included as well.

    0. SOLUTION ZERO

    Install the Amazon Alexa App on your Android phone / Apple handset and keep your eyes peeled for projects on Linux to surface for proposed Ubuntu Integration.

    1. SOLUTION ONE

    Go to the Snapcraft Snapd Store - https://snapcraft.io/anbox-installer .

    Copy and paste the following into your terminal and install Anbox:

    sudo snap install anbox-installer --classic

    OR 

    sudo snap install --devmode --beta anbox

    Enter your password, this will install the Android version on your Ubuntu system, then you are good to go!

    More instruction on : https://github.com/anbox/anbox/blob/master/docs/install.md

    2. SOLUTION TWO

    Install WINE ( again add it as a Snap or look in the Software Center for availability ) to get the Windows version to work and run it from there . May give you different functionality to the Android version .

    3. SOLUTION THREE

    Do it Yourself
    http://events17.linuxfoundation.org/sites/events/files/slides/Echo_Compatible_Linux_Device_Anderson.pdf

    4. SOLUTION FOUR

    Install Chrome and use their Assistant through their Web Browser and your webcam then return the Alexa unit back for a refund. Rinse and repeat the same question but for Google HOME !!!

    Results may vary.

    Thank me if one of these solutions WORKS :P

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