How Do Amazon Family Accounts Work on Alexa Devices?

You can share content and access Alexa-enabled devices when using Amazon Family.

When you link two adult Amazon accounts using Amazon Family, you can share eligible content on compatible Alexa devices. You can also access certain Alexa-enabled devices and other devices registered to accounts in the Household.

When you add an adult Amazon account to your Amazon Family:

  • You're authorizing the use of the payment methods associated with your Amazon account.
  • Your Amazon Photos are viewable on Echo devices with a screen.
  • Devices may receive notifications for more than one linked Amazon Family member. This may include notifications Received from Linked Accounts of other members on a device registered to you or notifications meant for you that are Sent to Linked Accounts on a device registered to another member. You can turn off these notifications from the Alexa App by going to Settings , then Notifications, then Notifications Preferences. Then, you can turn off either Received from Linked Accounts or Send to Linked Accounts.
  • You're able to make and receive Alexa calls and messages on compatible devices for all linked accounts in your Amazon Family.
  • Alexa Profiles are associated with the Amazon account that you created them on.
  • All the adults in your Amazon Family will share Amazon Shopping Lists.

Note: Amazon Family aren’t managed within the Alexa App. To learn more, visit Amazon Family.