Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

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Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show episodes

  • DTD274 Built-in voice calling revisited
    Today we take another look at the built-in capabilities of the A-lady to call, drop in or leave voicemails with friends. You can even call other Echos in your house like some sort of futuristic hands-free intercom.
    13 min
  • DTD273 British History Quiz
    It's a noisy one today - and I'm not talking sound effects (although there is one). Apologies if you can hardly hear me do really badly at this great Great British history trivia quiz.
    5 min
  • DTD272 TPLink Router
    Today another of the hosts of the Mystic Access podcast, Chris Grabowski, brings us an excellent demo of the TPLink Router skill. Manage most aspects of your router from doing a speedtest to turning off its LEDs using this groovy skill (if you have a supported TPLink router, that is). Now quickly say the following in a British accent (easier if you are actually British); "Router, scooter. Router, scooter. Router, scooter."
    9 min
  • DTD271 Language Tutor
    Want to be gently grilled in a language you're learning? I like this skill and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to learn Spanish, Italian or ... Australian(???!!!!)
    6 min
  • DTD269 Halloween Sounds and Halloween Music
    The second in our Halloween series, today's skills are two of a scary pair; Halloween Sounds serves up all sorts of spooky audioscapes, whereas Halloween Music plays tortured twists on some popular tunes. Don't listen to this one alone...
    6 min
  • DTD268 Halloween Costume Ideas
    Is there a Halloween party in your future (assuming the zombies don't get you first that is)? Need to know whether you should go as a scary clown or a super-hero? This skill will give you all the gorey/garish tips you'll need .
    9 min
  • DTD267 Discovery: DNews
    From discoverynews.com, today's skill is a daily five minute science story that gets added to your flash briefing. I also mention the excellent Scientific American's 60-Second Science podcast which does a similar thing. A double dose of regular scientific goodness.
    5 min
  • DTD266 Cat/Dog Feed Tracker and Dr Pooch
    Three skills today; two to help track when you last fed your furry friend(s) and one to make sure you never inadvertently give your faithful hound something that will disagree with them. Grapes seem to be culprit numero uno.
    8 min
  • DTD265 Smart devices
    Today we address an major oversight - namely that, to date, I haven't officially covered the fact that the A-Lady can control smart devices such as plugs and lightbulbs. So, while Sam's out, we're up in his room and messing about with his stuff.Links for today's episode:Empowering people with Alexasmart Wifi Plug by WassersteinSmart Home LED Lightbulb by WassersteinPhilips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting Starter Kit
    5 min

About Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

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These short top tips and skills for the Amazon Echo are for everyone who’s simply dotty about Alexa. Your host is Robin Christopherson - with frequent appearances by Shaun Preece and other friends.