Echo Tips

In this episode we cover three powerful settings for those who have first setup their new Amazon Echos. We cover Wake Words, Chaing the Voice, and more.

In this episode we take a look at two games that are part of the Amazon Kids+ premium skills for kids. We'll look at Star Wars: Sound Journeys and Marvel's Project Mind.

In this episode we delve back into the Amazon Kids+ service, for little Johnny. We take a look at voices again, story time, news, and a super cool literacy feature for kids.

These new character voices for kids are pretty wild. They are only available to Amazon Kids+ subscribers.

These 7 voices or accents have been around for a while, but now you can easily switch to them with a simple verbal command. Thanks to Shaun, of Shaun of the Shed for mentioning this recently. #FriendOfTheShed

In this episode we discuss the all-new follow-up mode for reminders. This allows you to receive prompts every hour after a reminder goes off, to confirm that you actually completed the task! We'll also look at how to remind little Johnny to take out the trash and no bother everyone else in the family with that specific reminder.

In this episode you learn about the typical retail prices for the various Echos, so you'll know a deal when you see it. We'll also compare some basic feature differences and cover a new feature on the Echo 15.

Apple's Podcasting database is the granddaddy of them all. Learn in this episode about the new resume feature, podcast placement sync, and setting Apple Podcasts as your default podcast search provider. 

In this episode we discuss the new music features of Amazon Music Prime and compare it to the Unlimited Music package.

In this episode, I take the podcast home to demo my brand-new Haiar Over-the-range Microwave, which supports Alexa control, via the SmartHQ Skill from GE Appliances.