After set up??

[Jazzman]

Possible stupid question but after you set up the Echo through your tablet/smart phone do you need to have the tablet/smart phone switched on all the time to use Echo?
  As an older person I am tempted to buy one of these but do not want to have to switch on my tablet/smart phone each time I want to use Echo.
  Thanks in advance for any replies

[DParker]

Possible stupid question but after you set up the Echo through your tablet/smart phone do you need to have the tablet/smart phone switched on all the time to use Echo?
  As an older person I am tempted to buy one of these but do not want to have to switch on my tablet/smart phone each time I want to use Echo.
  Thanks in advance for any replies

No, normal operation of your Echo/Dot/Tap does not require your mobile device to be on.  The Echo/Alexa app is only required when you wish to make configuration changes, view your command history and a few other operations.

[Jazzman]

Possible stupid question but after you set up the Echo through your tablet/smart phone do you need to have the tablet/smart phone switched on all the time to use Echo?
  As an older person I am tempted to buy one of these but do not want to have to switch on my tablet/smart phone each time I want to use Echo.
  Thanks in advance for any replies

No, normal operation of your Echo/Dot/Tap does not require your mobile device to be on.  The Echo/Alexa app is only required when you wish to make configuration changes, view your command history and a few other operations.

  Thank you for your quick reply I will go ahead and get one, Thanks again