Echo Tips

Parents, are you struggling to find tools and games to engage your kids in learning? Learn how your Amazon Echo, can help direct your kids to learning skills, so they can get that next A+ on their report card!

In this episode we cover a free short stories feature from Audible. We also briefly mention the Sparx Chat GPT Skill and a follow up from the former episode about the all-new Follow Updates Mode.

In this episode we demo talking to the Oracle of Light Skill, which purports to use OpenAI's ChatGPT, to answer complex questions. Is this the future? Let's find out.

Discovered this seemingly new feature, called Follow Updates. We've also got a bonus for you, where we revisit the Echo Show Podcast, where David was recently interviewed.

In this episode we take a look at some premium games connected to Amazon Kids Plus.

Home automation doesn't have to be hard! In fact, it can be super fun and practical. Learn how my purple porch light has made sure my delicious pizza made it to the right dwelling.

Why did I replace all my 2021 Echo Dots with 2022 models? You'll find out in this episode!

In this week's episode we take a look at a Premium Paid Alarm tones and find them lacking. But that's not all! We have a hack for you that will quench your thirst for exotic Alarm tones.

In this week's episode we delve into Character Alarms for kids, connected with the Amazon Kiks+ service.

In this episode we cover three powerful settings for those who have first setup their new Amazon Echos. We cover Wake Words, Chaing the Voice, and more.

In this episode we take a look at two games that are part of the Amazon Kids+ premium skills for kids. We'll look at Star Wars: Sound Journeys and Marvel's Project Mind.

In this episode we delve back into the Amazon Kids+ service, for little Johnny. We take a look at voices again, story time, news, and a super cool literacy feature for kids.

These new character voices for kids are pretty wild. They are only available to Amazon Kids+ subscribers.

These 7 voices or accents have been around for a while, but now you can easily switch to them with a simple verbal command. Thanks to Shaun, of Shaun of the Shed for mentioning this recently. #FriendOfTheShed

In this episode we discuss the all-new follow-up mode for reminders. This allows you to receive prompts every hour after a reminder goes off, to confirm that you actually completed the task! We'll also look at how to remind little Johnny to take out the trash and no bother everyone else in the family with that specific reminder.

In this episode you learn about the typical retail prices for the various Echos, so you'll know a deal when you see it. We'll also compare some basic feature differences and cover a new feature on the Echo 15.

Apple's Podcasting database is the granddaddy of them all. Learn in this episode about the new resume feature, podcast placement sync, and setting Apple Podcasts as your default podcast search provider. 

In this episode we discuss the new music features of Amazon Music Prime and compare it to the Unlimited Music package.

In this episode, I take the podcast home to demo my brand-new Haiar Over-the-range Microwave, which supports Alexa control, via the SmartHQ Skill from GE Appliances.

During Amazon's recent announcements, they mentioned updates to Amazon Kids to make Alexa more kid friendly and educational. Learn more in this episode.

In this episode we take a look at the all-new rain and snow notifications. We also review the long standing severe weather alerts, since it seemed appropriate.

During the Amazon Event, in September, several new Echo Dots were announced. Learn all about the new 5th generation Echo Dots, in this episode.

From our archives we revisit turbo charging your reminders.

The SongPop Trivia game has a ten-year history and has won awards, now it is on the Amazon Echo! Listen as David demo's this fun filled game, that will work your brain to the max!

In this episode we demonstrate how to reboot your Amazon Echo hands free using a routine and smart-plug. We also introduce a new segment, called "Amazon Why Not?".