Echo Tips

In an effort to help a client who wanted to see folks on her big screen TV, we came up with this solution for Zoom Meetings.

In this episode we go back to episode 56, a super popular episode about Old Time Radio.

Trying to listen to an old episode of a podcast? Learn how you can tell your Echo to play a specific episode.

In the April Alex Blog Roundup, Amazon discussed this new feature. Which allows a Ring Video Doorbell and soon a Google Nest Camera to send an alert to your Amazon Echo when a person or package is detected. Follow along as we discuss the step-by-step guide at bit.ly/frontdooralexa

Want to dip your toes into home automation? Learn how your Echo can detect people in the room or when its empty; an respond accordingly. In today's episode we demo an Echo Show 10 using its camera for occupancy detection but hopefully we'll give the Echo Dot a try in the future. And see how the ultrasonic detection works in comparison. 

Battling Allergies? Learn how your Amazon Echo can reveal the pollen count for the day in your area! We will also look at how you can learn about the current air quality in your area.

Learn how you can get your reminders sent to your phone via a text message! Great for folks who don't have a smartphone.

Want to save a buck or two? Learn how your Amazon Echo can give you notice that an item in your wish list or cart is about to go on sale. [Revision: An Edit was added to this episode on 4/13/2022 at 9:45am EST, highlighting that this feature is advertised as a Amazon Prime feature.]

Trying to diet? Learn how your Amazon Echo can help you with food facts, so you know what you're eating!

Learn how you can join Zoom Meetings on a modern Amazon Echo Show.