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We’ve all heard of Alexa, the voice-activated virtual assistant from Amazon. But what can Alexa really do? Is she just a voice-activated music player or is she capable of so much more? I, for one, was curious to find out what Alexa can do, so I decided to do some research. After scouring the web…
Alexa, the voice assistant from Amazon, has a lot of tricks up her sleeve. She can play music, answer questions, tell you the weather forecast and much more. But did you know that she can also play games? That’s right – there are tons of fun Alexa games that you can enjoy with your friends…
Making a phone call with Alexa can seem a bit complex at first, but it’s really about mixing the latest technology with the ease of using your voice. If you’ve already got your Echo device up and running, you’re probably excited to try out more than just its music or timer features. Connecting your contacts…
Are you ready to embark on a literary journey with your Alexa device? Just like Scheherazade, who captivated listeners with her tales, Alexa can keep you enthralled with stories from your favorite audiobooks. Setting up your Echo device and connecting it to your Amazon account is the first step to accessing your Kindle or Audible…
Why Does Alexa Beep Randomly at Night? Many people rely on smart home devices like Alexa on a daily basis, but it can be quite perplexing when your device starts beeping unexpectedly in the middle of the night. If you’ve experienced this jarring situation, there’s a high possibility that Alexa is picking up on sounds…
Is Alexa Capable of Eavesdropping on Your Conversations? You might think your Alexa device knows more about you than your best friend, with the ability to chime in unexpectedly. But before you start worrying, let’s uncover the truth. Alexa isn’t secretly listening to your every word. Instead, she’s designed to activate only when her wake…
You’ve done everything you’re supposed to: make sure the Cync skill is active in the Alexa app, check that your device is connected correctly, and even ensure your Wi-Fi is working. But when you try to give a command, Alexa doesn’t respond. Before you give up and return to doing things the old-fashioned way, remember…
Nearly 70% of adults use YouTube, making it a popular choice for video streaming. Good news for you – you can stream YouTube on your Amazon Echo Show device. Whether you have the compact Echo Show 5 or the more expansive Echo Show 8, you have options. Simply ask Alexa to open the Silk or…