Once the Alexa back-end AI knows you're asking for the time, a time lookup is easy to code. So, too, is the voice synthesis response, because the only variable is the string of words to be spoken. In almost all cases, if Alexa seems to be acting weirdly, it's not actually...
Built-in speakers and a microphone array allow for two-way audio to talk to anyone at your video doorbell or via Drop In with Echo devices. You can also use Alexa voice control, listen to audio, or watch video. Limp says it will support Prime Video, Hulu, and Tubi, “among others,”...
For Drop In and other call functions, the smart home device requires a solid Wi-Fi connection. If you’re experiencing network issues, follow the steps from the above Wi-Fi section to fix them. If you’re attempting to initiate calls with voice commands, Alexa may not be recognizing the ...
He found that when people spoke sideways in the corridor of the curved semicircular dome, even if they were far away, they could clearly hear the other person's voice. He attributed this phenomenon to the spread of sound waves along the edge of the church. Accordingly, this particular sound...
It’s time to get precise with your voice-controlled lighting. Philips Hue and Alexa play nicely together, meaning you can say things like “Alexa, dim the living room lights to 20%” from the comfort of your favorite chair. To enable: Install via Alexa app, link accounts. ...
Echo Hub vs. Echo Show 8: Which is the best option for your smart home? The Echo Hub and Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) are two of the newest products to join the Amazon catalog. Both are designed with large touchscreens and make it easy to access the Alexa voice assistant, connected smart...
There is an odd sound to her voice as she responds, “Do you know where you are going?” Annoyed with the question as another thinly-veiled reference to my habit of mixing up downtown and uptown, I retort, “Of course I know where I’m going. I’m on the West Side, we just pas...
We’re not at the stage where our tech can physically help us run our homes, but it can do everything else. So you can ask the Plus’ voice assistant, Alexa, to answer questions about the time, general knowledge, traffic, what the weather is going to be like and everything else ...
Time to Set Up Amazon Echo We hope you were able to fix Amazon Echo and Alexa setup problems. Once you start using Echo, learn how tochange Alexa’s name and voice.If you need any other help related to Amazon Echo, do let us know....
Like all things Alexa, there are plenty of privacy settings for you to tinker with on the Echo Hub. While the control panel benefits from a microphone button and the option to delete voice recordings, you can also dig into other Alexa settings to ensure your privacy is respected. ...