“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” One of the great things about devices such as the Echo is the ability to voice activate actions. These are the top 10 in our household. Alexa set timer 30 minutes. Alexa, how long’s left on my timer? …
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Echo Show 15
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” It the new kid on the block, its bigger and brasher than the echoes that have come before. The Echo Show 15* boasts a Full HD 15.6″ smart display and a 5MP camera. The Echo Show 15 can …
Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220P3
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Many of you will have either received or bought yourself an Echo or similar device over the holiday period. You will now want to add “Smart” features to your home. For those of you a bit more adventurous …
Ask Alexa 13
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Most of us are familiar with Google or Apple Photos. But how many of us are familiar with Amazon Photos*. Prime* members get unlimited photo storage and 5 GB for video storage. Non-Prime members, get 5 GB combined …
Amazon Astro
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Amazon Astro* is now available by invitation. Click on this link* to see whether you are eligible. Astro* is only available in the 50 US States. Astro* is a household robot with Alexa capability that will help you …
Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” There are an increasing number of devices coming onto the market that are Alexa*enabled. TVs, coffee makers and headphones. Having owned a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones for many years now, I though it was about time …
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Google Nest Wifi
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” The traditional router has limited coverage, it becomes more patchy the further away from the source of the signal. Extenders can idea the range but will signal will degrade. This is where Google Nest Wifi comes into its …
Ring Doorbell 4
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” The Ring Doorbell 4* is an update on the Ring Doorbell 3* that was released in 2020. There are 2 key new and additional features on the 4. Quick Replies and All-new Color Pre-Roll Video Previews. Pre-roll is …
Ask Alexa 12
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” One of the beauties of Alexa is that you can ask her anything. She may not always have the answer, but you can always ask her the question. I have been using youtube videos to improve my repotoire …
AmazonBasics Microwave
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Let me start off by saying that this item requires an Echo* device to function as a Smart Microwave. Once connected you can ask Alexa* via your Echo* device to defrost your vegetables, make popcorn, cook potatoes and …