In this episode we'll look at a blueprint for parents with kids in school. Its the School Schedule Blueprint. Blueprints allow you to create custom turn-key skills for your household.

Learn how to talk to Alexa on your iPhone via the all new Alexa Widget! Learn all about it in this episode.

I missed it earlier, hence we're revisiting it in this episode. You can make changes to the wake word and Alexa voice purely by voice and no need to use the App.

In this episode we discuss the generic features of blueprints, we give examples, and discuss how to enable and configure one tailored to your needs. In a future episode will look at setting up a blueprint and discuss how you can share the blueprint with others.

It is finally here! A new masculine-sounding voice for the Amazon Echo. Additionally, we get a new wake word option, Ziggy. I'm pretty sure Ziggy is a nod to the Super AI Computer off the hit Sci-Fi TV Series Quantum Leap.

Have you had your internet go out! An wish you could still use your Amazon Echo or control some of the smart things around your house. If so learn about Local Voice Control on the Echo, in this episode.

Send your friends a video voicemail, using this all new feature released in June of 2020.

The new 4th generation Amazon Echos were released in the fall of 2020. Learn about the changes in this episode.

Learn how your Echo can respond to a dog barking, or a baby crying, and a whole lot more in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast!

Working from home? Dealing with other stresses related to time management, family, health, and the like? Check out this new feature on the Echo that can help you learn helpful tips to cope better day by day.