Coming soon is the new All-new Echo Show 10* (3rd Gen) | HD smart display with motion and Alexa available in Graphite Grey* or Diamond White*. The 10” HD is designed to move with you, so that all you recipes, video calls and shows are always in view. The speakers deliver premium directional sound. As …
Tag Archives: Alexa
Alexa Christmas
Whether you have an Alexa device or there is one sitting under the Christmas tree, there are a number of fun things that you can do this Christmas. Try out these Christmas commands: “Alexa do you believe in Santa Claus?” Not sure the answer is PC. “Alexa who’s on the naughty list?” Hopefully I am …
Ask Alexa 8
As previously mentioned I use Alexa* lot as a timer. I do a lot of work that needs to be assigned a certain amount of time so I am constantly saying “Alexa*, set timer for 20 minutes”. I have to take regular medication every evening and when I am particularly tired I have a tendency …
Echo Dot which one is for me and which one is for you.
The Echo Dot* is currently available in three flavors. The standard Echo Dot* is Amazon’s most popular speaker and normally retails for just under $50. For this you are to stream songs from Amazon Music*, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and others. Also access podcasts and audiobooks. Of course will all these type of Amazon products …
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Talk to me Alexa!
Coming soon to your Alexa device is an upgrade called “natural turn-taking”. The thought behind this upgrade is that you shouldn’t have to continually say “Alexa” to complete relatively simple tasks when they are only a few seconds apart. Alexa’s AI will be able to recognize when users have finished speaking, when their speech is …
Echo Buds
Looking to replace your earphones, headphones or ear buds then Amazon now have a very impressive set of “Echo Buds“. They have Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology and a sealed in-ear design that limits background noise. The Echo Buds work with the Alexa app to stream music, play Audible audiobooks, make calls etc. It will …
Ask Alexa 7
I came across the Alexa command “Red Alert” a few weeks back when it appeared on the screen of my Amazon Echo. You are instantly greeted with a siren and a message that says “ship’s deflector shields have been raised.” It is now my got to damage when I am frustrated. Thirty seconds of the …
Ask Alexa 6
Not managed to get away on vacation this year. Then why don’t you ask “Alexa, open Beach Sounds”. Then sit back and listen to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. What a wonderful day to spend a sunny day sitting in your yard, eyes closed. You could be on any beach in the …
Echo Glow
The Echo Glow is a smart lamp designed with children in mind. It can be paried with any compatible Alexa device to control color and brightness with your voice. With Echo Glow you can create various lighting cues to make family cues colorful and less stressful. For exampe it can be used to help countdown …
Alexa and Audible
Personally I prefer to physically hold a book. I have a Kindle but just have this thing about having a real object. Though I am seriously considering upgrading to a Kindle Oasis. I also like to think that I am doing a community spirited action by then donating finished books to my local charity shop. …