Since launching in 2014, Alexa has grown far beyond its original role as a simple voice assistant for music and reminders.

Without the Emergency Assist subscription, Alexa cannot contact emergency services directly. However, by setting up contacts and using features like Drop In, it can add another layer of safety.

One of the most popular holiday gifts was one of Amazon's "Alexa" Echo devices, which has some fun and helpful features you may not know.