1. Mute Alexa Wake Word
Simply navigate to Devices, select Echo, Settings, Wake Word to select a new word from the available options.
4. Create Profiles For Family Members
Check which profile is currently being used by asking, “Alexa, which profile is this?” And to switch profiles to “Alexa, switch profiles.”
5. “Alexa Can You Repeat That?”
Just ask should you miss a response from Alexa or wish it to repeat something.
You can also lookup recent responses in the Home tab of the Alexa app, as well as listen to the recordings of the things said to Alexa.
Asking “Alexa, what’s new?” or “Alexa, play my flash briefing,” rewards users with updates on the latest news and weather.
In the Alexa app, navigate to More, Settings, Flash Briefing to discover where your news is coming from and the ability to turn the weather off.
More content can also be added to Flash Briefing and change the order in which it is delivered.
7. Curate Sports Updates
Ordering “Alexa sports update,” can result in a rundown of news for your favorite teams.
Toggle to the Alexa app, More, Settings, Sports Update for the option to search for your chosen teams.
8. Calculate Conversions Easy Arithmetic
One of Alexa’s best uses is quick calculations or conversions, especially while cooking or making quick calculations.
Convert currencies or work out measurements and even do mathematic equations by simply asking: “Alexa, 8 times 16” or “Alexa, convert $5 to Euros.”
Routines allow Alexa to multitask with a single command, meaning a phrase “Good night” can lock the doors, switch off lights and alter the thermostat to schedule.
And although routines are currently in development expect them to play an ever-greater role and to eventually replace the occasionally wordy and cumbersome voice instructions.
10. Stream Audio Via Bluetooth
But when using unsupported audio, such as Apple Music or Google Play Music, you will need to first pair the Alexa device to a computer or mobile device using Bluetooth.
Head into the Alexa app, More, Settings, Traffic, then enter your office’s address, in addition to any stops on your route.
This allows you to ask Alexa for the traffic details in the morning, or add traffic to a routine.
Doing so suggests useful calendar applications from some other biggest names in tech.
But be aware anyone talking to your Echo can do this, meaning households with children or unscrupulous guests should consider deactivating this option.
From the Alexa app, navigate to More, Settings, Account Settings, Voice Purchasing and you can switch the feature off.
Even with it off, you can still add things to your basket—add protection with a voice code.
14. Play Music On All Alexa Speakers At Once
To activate this feature, simply create an Audio Group in the Alexa app and instruct the device with: “Alexa, play The Strokes.” (for example.)
This enables Alexa to be incorporated to a bigger system, such as improved speakers, but still have the fun of Alexa voice control.
18. Add Alexa Skills
However, you can add Skills by voice, by saying something along the lines of: “Alexa, enable Lifx” or “Alexa, enable Magic 8-Ball.”
19. Activate Wake-Up Sound
There is no need to wait fpr Alexa to light up after you have spoken your wake word to say a command.
Should you wish an audible notification to know Alexa is listening, toggle to the Alexa app, open Settings, Sounds and navigate to Wake-up sound.
Pair the remote in the Settings menu in the Alexa app, and you can remotely talk to your Echo from across the house, in other rooms, or even while outside.
21. Make Calls and Send Messages
Anyone in the contacts list on sn owner’s phone will display in their Alexa contacts list. You can send them a message by saying, “Alexa, send [name] a message,” or call them by saying, “Alexa, call [name].”
The Echo is helpfully optimised to work well with devices around the home.
Simply the activate skill in the Skill and Games menu, and this can customise the sort stories and allow Alexa to also use the boy’s and girl’s names.
This Guard is activated via the Alexa app, More, Settings, then Guard.
Guard Plus, adoring £50 per annum, is also available, which allows users to monitor their house and contact authorities for you in the case it detects something unusual.
Fortunately, there are two ways to get rid of all those old recordings.
Using the browser, navigate to www.amazon.com/myx, sign in, and click Your Devices, locate the device, then click Delete Voice Recordings.
