Others are available in the More menu of the Alexa app Alexa isn't just a speaker, it's a whole box of awesome waiting to be opened. Grab your Echo, your Fire TV, or another Alexa device ...

It might seem difficult setting these things up at first, but if you work at it you'll be left with a great experience that'll make you feel like your Alexa devices are working hard for you ...

Once you activate the Uber skill in the Alexa app, your Echo will let you know how far away the closest car is, and it'll even let you know if there's surge pricing before you accept the ride.