Echo Dot Setup – A Complete Tutorial [Gen 5]
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Alexa Compatible Devices: Top Picks List [2023]
Reading Time: 5 minutes This is our current and up-to-date Alexa-compatible devices list for 2023. If it’s on this list, it works with Alexa. Each product link will take you to view Amazon’s current pricing. Things to look out for: Alexa Compatible Devices Category Product Name Description Smart Bulbs Philips Hue LEDs Premium bulbs, excellent color and temperature control,…
How to Connect Blink to Alexa | Everything You Need To Know
Reading Time: 7 minutes If you’re using Alexa as your smart home assistant, Blink security Cameras are an excellent safeguard to add to any smart home. And, with Amazon now owning Blink, they integrate seamlessly into the Alexa ecosystem. In this article, we’re going to explain how to connect Blink to Alexa and help you navigate any additional features…
Amazon’s Echo Show: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Discover what Amazon’s Echo Show is and how it can make your life easier. This article breaks down the ins and outs of Alexa’s premier smart display.
Alexa and Spotify Connect: Smart Streaming With Echo Devices
Reading Time: 8 minutes You probably know by now that Echo smart speakers are powered by Alexa, Amazon’s reigning digital voice assistant. Take that and add Spotify, the dominant service for digital audio streaming, and the result is nothing short of luxurious. Whether your goal is to play your favorite Spotify playlist through a single Echo smart speaker or…
How Does Alexa Turn On Lights – Smart Lighting Explained
Reading Time: 9 minutes Smart home technology is becoming more popular every day as people are looking for new ways of making their lives easier. The entry point into smart homes is often simply just learning to control your lighting with a smart speaker. This can easily be done with Alexa through an Amazon Echo device. In this guide,…
Do You Need Alexa to Use an Echo or Echo Dot?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Alexa, Echo, Echo Show, Echo Dot…. what does all this mean? Do you need Alexa to use an Echo device? There tends to be a little confusion around Alexa and Amazon’s Echo smart speakers. Especially for those who haven’t used Alexa before. Fortunately, in this article, we’re going to get all that squared away for…
The Best Alexa For Kids: Parent-Tested and Kid-Approved
Reading Time: 6 minutes If you have an Amazon Echo in your household, chances are, your child enjoys the benefits as much as you do. I know our kids do! We have a son who uses the Echo Show to watch kids’ videos every night before bed and a daughter who dances her heart out to Alexa song requests…
Is Alexa Worth It?: Read This Before Buying Your Amazon Echo
Reading Time: 9 minutes So, you know everyone and their mother has Alexa now and it seems pretty cool. It can answer questions, play music and turn the lights off… all useful features. But is Alexa really worth the money? In this article, we’re going to take a good look at what purchasing an Amazon Echo can do for…
Is Alexa Waterproof? – Here’s The Deal…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Voice-activated smart speakers have become all the rage in the last few years. The level of convenience they offer when it comes to simple tasks is hard to beat. Not to mention, they conveniently allow you to fill your home with just about any music you like at the drop of a hat. But what…
What Can Alexa Do? Amazon Echo Skills, Tips, And Tricks…
Reading Time: 15 minutes So, you’ve finally bitten the bullet and gotten yourself an Alexa-enabled smart speaker? Or, maybe you’re just contemplating buying one? Now comes the big question – What the heck can Alexa even do? This article should answer that question as simply as possible, and then we’re going to go into as much detail as possible….
The Best Alexa For Music: A Look At Amazon Echo Sound Quality
Reading Time: 11 minutes Amazon’s product line of Alexa-powered smart speakers is ever-expanding. So are their capabilities. Alexa can answer most questions you throw at her, turn on your lights and even order a pizza for you. That being said, most users play a great deal of music through their Echo smart speakers. For that reason, you may want…