You can ask Alexa to find the closest place to get a Covid-19 test.
Todd Haselton | CNBC
Amazon recently added a new feature to its Alexa voice assistant that allows you to find the closest place to get a Covid-19 test.
It works on phones and through the Amazon Echo smart speaker. I think it’s best on a phone or on an Echo with a screen because it shows you a list of the nearby locations and how far each place is. Here’s what you do.
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Touch the ‘Tap to talk to Alexa’ button at the top.
- Say, “Where can I get tested for Covid-19?”
Alexa will return a list of nearby places using data from GISCorps and other sources, such as Yelp. In my case, it showed eight places within 10 miles of me. When you tap a location, you’ll see a phone number that you can call to confirm appointments are available, if needed.
If you’re using an Echo that doesn’t show every location, just say “Alexa, call first” to call the recommended test location.