I received an Amazon Echo device as a gift. It included instructions for activating and installing Alexa, but only for Windows and Mac.
A query to the Amazon help line returned a brief reply that Linux was not supported.
Has anyone tried (successfully) to install Alexa on this device?
I think the OP means to install the AMAZON ALEXA Hub application suite or equivalent controlling software that is available for the Mac, Windows, and Android platforms on the Ubuntu system, probably with Indicator and Notification support included as well.
Install the Amazon Alexa App on your Android phone / Apple handset and keep your eyes peeled for projects on Linux for proposed Ubuntu Integration.
Go to the Snapcraft Snapd Store - https://snapcraft.io/anbox-installer .
Copy and paste the following into your terminal and install Anbox:
sudo snap install anbox-installer --classic
or
sudo snap install --devmode --beta anbox
Enter your password, this will install the Android version on your Ubuntu system, then you are good to go!
More instructions here: https://github.com/anbox/anbox/blob/master/docs/install.md
Install WINE (again add it as a Snap or look in the Software Center for availability) to get the Windows version to work and run it from there. It may give you different functionality to the Android version .
Do it Yourself
http://events17.linuxfoundation.org/sites/events/files/slides/Echo_Compatible_Linux_Device_Anderson.pdf
Install Chrome and use their Assistant through their Web Browser and your webcam, then return the Alexa unit back for a refund. Rinse and repeat the same question but for Google HOME!
Results may vary.
BEST SOLUTION I installed Waydroid with Play Store, then installed Alexa there. Works like charm on Ubuntu 24.04. It's basically an Android emulator but once installed, it's nearly indistinguishable from other Linux apps.
