Amazon’s Alexa system is one of the most exciting pieces of technology released in the last several years. Being able to tell an electronic speaker like the Echo to play music or engage in conversation is both a great deal of delightful fun and a testament to how far voice-recognition technology has advanced as well as the influence wireless information technology has had on our everyday lives. Even better, Alexa can synchronize the Echo to many things inside and outside the household - hence, you can order food via the internet just by saying a few words to it, or you can even turn the lights on and off by speaking to the Echo instead of heading for a switch.

This audiobook contains:

• A detailed guide to first setting up your Echo and getting it connected to your Wi-Fi network
• Explanations of how to change your Echo’s speaker circuit board
• Advice on making sure your Echo can connect to the internet and solving problems with weak signals or problematic passwords
• Walk-throughs on using many different internet sites with Alexa’s voice
• Fun games and secret commands you might not know Alexa recognizes
• The best ways to train Alexa’s voice-recognition protocols and tips on making sure your Echo won’t lose your voice among the “echoes” in your home
• Descriptions of the various smart devices you can use with Alexa and troubleshooting guides for problems you may encounter getting them to work with the app
• An introduction to the Echo Dot, its controls, and its uses
• Tips on protecting your privacy
• How to connect to the internet when you are experiencing connectivity problems
• Tips on helping Alexa to better understand what you are saying
• What to do when the Echo Dot won’t respond
• How to update your device’s software
• A walk-through on blocking or removing unwanted contacts
• Answers to the most frequently asked Echo Dot questions
• And more