How to use Alexa: Guides, tips, tricks and how-tos for getting the most Amazon's voice assistant.
Step 1:To access your radio stations, just say, “Alexa, ask MyTuner to play X92.9 Calgary,” or whatever the name is of your favorite station. You can also say something like, “Alexa, ask radio.com to play NPR,” and it will automatically locate the affiliate nearest to your location...
You can use the Alexa app to configure Alexa for use on any Echo device. You can also use the Alexa app as a freestanding digital assistant, just as you would Siri on an Apple iPhone. When you open the Alexa app you should see the home screen. If not, tap theHomeicon at the botto...
From the moment your baby starts crying, Alexa can comfort your baby until you're able to get to their crib. We're going to show you how to use Alexa’s Soothe Baby routine to calm your crying baby by playing lullabies, giving baby (and you) peace of mind. What Is Alexa's Soothe ...
How to set up Alexa Built-in Anyone who’s ever tried to set the clock on the dashboard knows cars can be frustrating at times. Fortunately, setup for Alexa in the Chevrolet Blazer is simple. First, download and set up your car’s specific app (i.e., myChevrolet, myBuick, myGMC)...
When it comes to how to use Alexa in the bathroom, this is by far my favorite skill on this list. If you have a Moen Smart Shower Controller, you can ask Alexa to turn on your fancy smart shower and even set it to a precise temperature. The controller comes in different models...
Once you pair your phone once it should be easier to use your Echo as a Bluetooth speaker. Whenever you want to connect your phone to your Echo you just need to say "Alexa, connect to my phone." Now that you've mastered turning Alexa into a speaker, maybe you cantry activating Super...
This week, Amazon launched Alexa Cast for its Echo line of smart speakers. Alexa Cast allows you to cast audio from the Amazon Music app on your phone to the Echo and Alexa-connected speakers, like the Sonos One, without having to use your voice. It’s not a particularly new feature ...
Microsoft recently updated Xbox One to include the ability for you to use your Amazon Echo with Alexa to control the console with your voice. I used to enjoy using the Kinect on my Xbox 360 to control the interface using just my voice. You can still use the legacy Kinect — if you hav...
Just say, “Alexa, find my phone.” Alexa will then place a phone call to you to help locate your phone. You canlearn more about this Alexa skillon Amazon’s website. What do you think of this? Are you going to set this up and use Alexa to find your phone when you can’t? Le...