The 3rd generation of the Amazon Echo dot, released back in September 2018, launched with an affordable $40 price tag and came available in both english and spanish. The new model comes with the several new features. These include a better speaker than the previous generation with richer sound and voice control for various popular music streaming apps (spotify, pandora, apple … [Read more...] about Changing Alexa’s Name on Amazon Echo Dot
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How to Disable the Microphone on Amazon Alexa Echo or Dot
I'm pretty sure there isn't a soul on the planet who hasn't at least heard of Alexa. The name has become almost the standard symbol for any type of voice-activated assistant. Just a few short years ago, that title was held by Siri, of course. These days, Amazon is completely dominating the market... especially with its Echo and Dot devices selling at the speed of light. When … [Read more...] about How to Disable the Microphone on Amazon Alexa Echo or Dot
How to Disable Voice Purchases on Amazon Alexa Devices
We have all read horror stories regarding kids running up huge bills on their parents' credit cards by going on shopping sprees using digital devices. This has happened across every platform at some point or another: Apple, Microsoft, Google and even Amazon. Now that we have voice-activated assistants helping us to run our households, it can be even easier for these mistakes to … [Read more...] about How to Disable Voice Purchases on Amazon Alexa Devices
How to use Alexa in Your Home
If you currently have one of the many devices that Alexa will work with, you likely know you can ask her to give you the weather or play your favorite song. However, there are a multitude of things that Alexa can do around your home to make your life simpler - and more fun! We have compiled the top ways to use Alexa to turn your house into a true smart home. Once you have set … [Read more...] about How to use Alexa in Your Home