You can try it on all models of Yandex smart speakers
The Yandex team announced the launch of a useful update for smart speakers «Yandex Station». Now users can not only «call back» between speakers linked to the same account, but also allow loved ones to call them.
To do this you will need to invite «the chosen ones» to your smart home in the application. After that, they will be able to call your «Yandex Stations» through your speakers or «House with Alice». The developers explained:
Convenient when you can’t hear your phone or your hands are full. It is enough to say the name of the house and room from the application of the user you want to call. For example: «Alice, call grandma’s house in the living room».
The function of automatically receiving calls at the «Station» without waiting for a response from the interlocutor. It will help you quickly contact those who are now at home, and not wait until the call is accepted. This way you can check if your children have returned from school, or quickly contact your loved ones.
By default, such calls are available to the owner of the house and smart speaker. If necessary, you can provide this opportunity to your loved ones in the application in the «Station» section. > «Calls to the Station» > «Calls to the Station without waiting for an answer». Afterwards you will need to say a special command. For example: «Alice, connect to the Station at the dacha».
You can already try new features on all current models of Yandex Station smart speakers, and a little later they will appear on Duo Max Station, TV Stations» and «TV Station Pro».