Alexa Emergency Assist will be supported on every Echo device, from the oldest Echo speaker to the newest Echo Show 8 (pictured). Maria Diaz/ZDNET
If you tell Alexa, “I’m scared,” several times in a row, the virtual assistant will respond empathetically and tell you to call 911 in an emergency. But what if you or someone else at home needs help and you’re not close to a phone? What about…
