robthecrab

Awesome, thanks. Turns out it's not just my parents who aren't that tech-savvy.....!

Thanks for that, both. To confirm, then, the international version of the Echo isn't needed - just connect to the app via a compputer and Amazon.co.uk?

Hi All, My apologies for joining MF and then immediately posting a question - I've looked at various earlier threads and haven't found an answer, though, so I'm hoping that someone can help! I recently bought a 2nd Generation Amazon Echo for my parents, confidently assuming it would be a doddle for them to set up, even though they're not particualrly tech-savvy. They tried and failed so I had a go and ... also tried and failed! When trying to set up the Alexa app it simply said "The app is not available in this country". It turns out I bought a UK version of the Echo. Upon contacting Amazon about it they said that because the IOM is not part of the UK it won't work and I'd therefore need to buy the International version instead. Based on some of the threads on MF there are clearly people using Alexa on the island, but how have you got it to work?? Have you bought an international version of the Echo, or have you found a work-around for the UK versions...? Also, if it is the international version you are using, how is the functionality - a couple of things I've read suggested some Alexa skills don't work, like location-specific weather? Many thanks for any pointers you can provide!