When it comes to receiving text messages through the Alexa app, you’ll need to make sure the notifications have been enabled: 1. Launch Alexa. 2. Press the three horizontal lines and tap the “Settings” button. 3. Select “Notifications.” 4. Toggle the notifications on. With notifications enabled, your phone will display them whenever it receives messages through Alexa. Here’s what you can do after the reception: 1. Tap the message or view it through your Alexa app. 2. Hit the “Play” symbol to hear the message aloud. Contacts with an Echo receive notifications about their messages both in Alexa and on their device. People who only own Alexa and are registered for Alexa-to-Alexa messaging and calling will receive their message notifications through the app. You may also receive messages from other Alexa contacts. In this case, the yellow ring will flash, informing you of the reception. The next step is to play the message: 1. To hear your text, say: “Alexa, play message.” 2. The app will tell you the name of the recipient and ask if you wish to hear the message. 3. Say: “Yes,” and the app will play your message. Alexa lets you respond to existing messages, too: 1. Find the message you want to respond to on your screen. 2. Hold the microphone symbol and state your reply.