Echo Tips

Episode 26 Settings for the Amazon Echo 06.08.2018 11:08 ↓

In this episode we discuss the settings panel for your Amazon Echo; both on the website and Alexa App.

Episode 25 To Do Lists and Shopping Lists 30.07.2018 5:11 ↓

In this episode we discuss using the To Do list and Shopping list features on your Amazon Echo.

Episode 24 Using you Echo to toss a coin, draw a card, or throw a set of dice 27.07.2018 5:09 ↓

In this episode we'll talk about using you Echo for things of chance. Namely tossing a coin, or picking a card, or throwing some dice.

Episode 23 Using the All Recipes Skill 24.07.2018 7:22 ↓

In this episode we discuss a great skill for finding recipes and cooking directions.

Episode 22 Using the Bible App Skill 19.07.2018 8:58 ↓

This episode discusses how to use the Bible App Skill. Much easier than those old cassette tapes we used years ago; an this Skill is a popular favorite with may of our Amazon Echo recipients.

Episode 21 Skills, what are they? 06.07.2018 4:33 ↓

What are Amazon Echo Skills? David discusses enabling and using various skills. The WebMD and Bible App Skills are discussed as examples.

Episode 20 Jokes 02.07.2018 3:43 ↓

David discusses getting your Amazon Echo to tell you jokes.

Episdoe 19 Reading Books 29.06.2018 7:36 ↓

In this episode David discusses using your Amazon Echo to read Kindle books and Audible books. David also discusses a way to get Audible books at a discounted rate.

Episode 18 Wake Words and Remote 25.06.2018 5:55 ↓

Discusses changing your wake word and using a remote control with your Amazon Echo device.

Episode 17 Using the Calendar 22.06.2018 11:26 ↓

Learn about connecting your Amazon Echo to a 3rd party cloud calendar service. We'll mention some of the limitations and powerful sync'ing capabilities of cloud calendars.

Episode 16 Flash Briefing 18.06.2018 10:21 ↓

How to use the Flash Briefing feature on your Amazon Echo device. How it works, how to add items, and local content that might be available.

Episode 15 Listening to Live Radio 15.06.2018 6:08 ↓

Do you miss that favorite radio station where you grew up? This might be your chance to start listening to it again. Learn how to use your Echo to listen to live radio stations from around the world.

Episode 14 Playing Podcasts 13.06.2018 8:51 ↓

Learn about playing podcasts on your Amazon Echo.

Episode 13 Spelling and Definitions 11.06.2018 4:58 ↓

Learn how to use your Echo to check the spelling of words, their definiition, and even how they are pronounced.

Episode 12 Using Wikipedia with your Echo 07.06.2018 6:28 ↓

Describes looking up Wikipedia articles using your Amazon Echo.

Episode 11 Looking Up Facts and Figures 23.05.2018 4:35 ↓

This episode discusses looking up facts, figures, and other useful info.

Episode 10 Looking Up Addresses 22.05.2018 5:00 ↓

Discusses how to use your Amazon Echo to lookup local buesiness addresses.

Episode 9 Looking Up Phone Numbers 21.05.2018 5:01 ↓

Discusses using your Amazon Echo to lookup local phone numbers for businesses. Other information including addresses and the hours of some businesses are also available.

Episode 8 Math 15.05.2018 4:45 ↓

Learn about using your Echo for math problems. Both simple and complex.

Episode 7 Weather Report 09.05.2018 7:01 ↓

It may seem simple but in this episode will talk about getting a multi-day forcast. Additionally, specific questions you can ask like "is it raining?" and the like.

Episode 6 Timers with Labels 08.05.2018 7:23 ↓

Wit this episdoe learn about Timers that announce what their for. I often use this for coffee at work. As an example, "Alexa, create a timer for 5 minutes called coffee is done".

Episode 5 Using Timers 03.05.2018 5:44 ↓

Instructor David Ward discusses the use of basic timers on the Amazon Echo.

Episode 4 Repeating Reminders 25.04.2018 7:04 ↓

Repeating Reminders are discussed. A powerful tool for medication reminders or that event you need to be reminded of every Thursday.

Episode 3 Basic Reminders 16.04.2018 6:12 ↓

Echo Tip on using Basic Reminders.

Episode 2 Repeating Alarms 10.04.2018 7:11 ↓

David discusses using repeating alarms; and how they over come the 24hr limitation on typical alarms.