Dot to Dot - the daily 5min Alexa demo show

In this episode we look at some handy tips on working with the timers and alarms features built in to your Echo.

In this episode we look at two skills that should appeal to HP fans everywhere. The first is a quiz to test your knowledge of all seven books plus the recent Cursed Child, and the second is a sorting ceremony skill that will put you in yor place.

This excellent skill allows you to peruse your favourite stories from The Guardian and have them read to you. Easily find and listen to news, film reviews, sport stories and podcasts in areas that interest you.

In this episode I demonstrate how you can fill in the gaps in Alexa's Prime music library by adding your own tunes. By the way, if you like my little podcast I'd really appreciate a mention on Twitter so I know you're out there - I'm @USA2DAY and thanks muchly.

Do you know a cuckoo from a Canada Goose or a pigeon from a puffin? I certainly don't but might do one day with the help of this excellent Birdsong skill.

This time we look at getting Alexa to roll dice and toss coins to help with games we may be playing with friends, and then at the topic-choosing skill to help us play the popular long-running Radio 4 game Just a Minute.

In this episode we look at the handy UK TV Guide skill that'll provide info on what's on now as well as up-coming shows on all the freeview channels including, bizarrely enough, radio.

In this episode we get two for the price of one. First is a verbal version of Simon Says and the second a trip down memory lane, featuring a single clip from each year that captures the zeitgeist.

In this episode we take a look at the Mini Chef skill that provides ingredients and cooking instructions for oodles of dishes - happy cooking!

In this episode we look at two great skills to do with wordplay - Word Associations for the quick thinker and Palindromes to twist your thoughts backwards.