Echo Tips

Ever wanted to listen to live news as its happening? Learn in this episode how to do just that with you Amazon Echo.

Want to be alerted when something fishy might be going on at your home when your out an about? Learn about Guard Mode in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast. Where we discuss how the Amazon Echo can become your adhoc security system.

We've discussed Alarms, Timers, and Reminders before in season 1. But learn in this episode the wonderful snooze feature and how to adjust timers that are already running.

Check out this engaging episode where you'll learn about choose your own adventure games on the Amazon Echo. Play the role of a police detective or a super spy are just two examples of games we'll look at.

That's right your Amazon Echo has access to another virtual assistant, called Cortana. Learn how to use this other virtual assistant in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Do you miss those old time radio shows? Learn in this episode how to listen to the Lone Ranger, Perry Mason, Gun Smoke, Superman, and a whole lot more on your Amazon Echo.

Battle against the banker in this classic game "Deal or No Deal". Learn more by listening to this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Are you a music buff? Check out this fun music trivia game on the Amazon Echo.

Learn about how to keep To-Do and Shopping lists on your Amazon Echo. It is easier than ever to delete items as well using nothing but your voice. Learn more on this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Have you ever wanted all you Echos in your house to play the same music and in sync? Basically like one wireless stereo system. You can with the Audio groups feature in your Amazon Echo. Learn how in this episode.

Have you ever wished your Echo could do a series of things without your prompting? Meet Routines. Routines allow you to setup a series of commands that can be carried out with a single verbal command. Learn more in this episode.

Have you ever wanted to let everybody know in the house that dinner was ready? What about that its time to leave for school? With the Amazon Echo's announcement feature you can do all that an more. Check out this episode to learn more.

Did you know you can whisper to your Amazon Echo? And more importantly did you know she can whisper back? Learn more about this crazy feature, on this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Ever wondered how bad the traffic will be for your commute? Did you know you can ask your Echo? Learn how, in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Want to find out what's on TV? Did you know your Amazon Echo can help with that.

Want to keep up with your favorite sports teams? Check out this episode where we discuss the sports update feature built into the Amazon Echo.

This new feature allows you to check you email with certain providers using nothing but your voice. There's much more, so have a listen.

Ever wanted to remind yourself of something soon as you got home? What about work? Now you can using location based reminders.

In this episode we'll discuss the new Skype feature that allows you to place calls or video conference calls using the Microsoft Skype service.

In this episode we discuss a skill that is very useful to those with visual impairments or other print disabilities; namely the NFB Newsline Skill. The National Federation of the Blind, or NFB, has spear-headed this nationwide service for many years and it is better than ever. It has over 500 publications you can now listen to on your Echo or touch-tone telephone.

In this episode will talk about the devices that can work with you Amazon Echo. We'll discuss smart-plugs, thermostats, and microwaves.

In this episode will discuss a lot of the unique hardware options that are available in the Amazon Echo product line. 

Learn about new features connected with placing phone calls on your Amazon Echo. Now you can call numbers listed yellow pages.

Trying to learn all that you can do on your Amazon Echo? There's other resources out there and in this episode you'll learn about a few of them.

In this episode learn about a new feature that allows you to change the playback speed of audio books from Audible.