Microsoft has always pushed Windows 10 users to use their own apps. However, the Redmond firm decided to leave more room for Cortana’s competitors. Alexa has been available on Windows 10 since last year and continues to evolve for a better experience. A few weeks ago, the app was updated to allow users to no longer launch the voice assistant manually, but by voice. Microsoft also announced that the next version of Windows 10 will offer better integration of Alexa and Google Assistant.
Turn your PC into an Amazon Echo: How to set up Alexa on Windows 10 in France
Microsoft does not yet offer Alexa in the Windows 10 store in France. However, for the more aficionados who are at least familiar with Shakespeare’s language, it is quite possible to take advantage of the Alexa experience in Windows 10. Thanks to the tip we will give you here, it will be possible. Install in France and turn your computer into an Amazon Echo speaker.
To begin with, you will trick the Microsoft Store into thinking you are located in the United States. Otherwise, you won’t find Alexa in the store.
- go to Windows 10 Settings (Windows key +I) then time and language.
- In the left menu, click Region and language. under section Country and RegionSelect United States from the drop-down list.
You can now install Alexa from the Microsoft Store. Open the store on your PC, type “Alexa” in the search bar and confirm. Select Alexa from the search results and click on download. After the application is installed, launch it and start the installation. If you already have an Amazon account, all you have to do is enter the username and password and log in. Otherwise, click “Create New Amazon Account” and follow the steps to the end.
After you sign in, the Alexa app asks for permission to access your microphone. click yes to authorize. This permission is required to allow the assistant to listen to your voice instructions. Then click the button Open Hand Charge To activate the hands-free function, which allows you to voice request the assistant by saying “Alexa” and then speaking your instruction. For this to work, the app must be open all the time.
What can you do with Alexa on Windows 10?
As with the Amazon Echo smart speaker, you can ask the voice assistant anything. It is possible to request practical information such as the weather or restaurants near you, and access your personal information such as your appointments and to-do list. If the skills are already configured in your Amazon account, you will be able to use them in Windows 10. To go further, feel free to refer to our file on the best voice commands to try with Alexa or an Amazon Echo speaker.
