Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

3. Call upon Alexa Now get close to the Alexa device that you want to use as a Bluetooth speaker. If you’re using an Android device tap Scan or Pair new device.

Sure, Amazon may want you to use its own Music app with Alexa, but you can still set up Spotify for a top-rate streaming experience.

A virtual hug is exactly what it sounds like—Alexa sends a virtual hug on your behalf to another Echo device. When you say “Alexa, send a hug,” she will ask whom you want to send it to.