Alexa Cast | An Unofficial Journey of an Amazon Echo User
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Jun 15, 2023
Dad Jokes For Father's Day From Alexa
00:11 Alexa, Tell Me a Dad Joke
00:33 Alexa Read the Book (title) on Audible
01:01 Alex Play the Podcast (Title)
01:43 Alexa Drop In on (Room Name)
02:48 Alexa Open Box of Cats
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Jun 7, 2023
Wild Fire Fumes? Alexa Enabled Air Purifiers
As I record this, the skylines of some large cities in the united states have serious smoke issues in their skyline. There are some air purifiers that can help clean the air of your home. You can also use these devices to monitor and then trigger other Alexa enabled devices.Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor – Know your air, Works with Alexa– A Certified for Humans Device
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor – Know your air, Works with Alexa– A Certified for Humans Device. This is a great "IF" tool if you are trying to set up a "IF this happens, then do This." For example you might have it say when the temperature goes over this temperature, turn on a fan. Check it out on Amazon.Wyze Air Purifier with Allergen filter
This device has three different types of filters you can use. There is an Allergen Filter, a Wildfire Filter, and a Formaldehyde Filter. The unit is super quiet. The precision sensor scans the surrounding air for airborne particles, measures air quality down to 0.3 microns, and adjusts automatically. I named mine, "Dusty" and I can login to the Wyze app and see my air quality.
Check it out on AmazonFiltrete Smart Air Purifier & Air Quality Monitor
Designed with the auto-mode in mind to clear your air automatically, electronic touch controls, light dimmer and filter life indicator that shows the percentage left on your filter’s life. Filters last approximately six months.
Check it out on AmazonLEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Large Room
H13 True HEPA Filtration. The compact frame and 360° design help the Core 200S purify the air wherever you put it, refreshing the air 5x per hour in rooms as large as 183 ft² / 17 m². While the ultra-fine Nylon Pre-Filter and High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter capture large particles and absorb odors and fumes. While the ultra-fine Nylon Pre-Filter and High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter capture large particles and absorb odors and fumes
Check it out on AmazonLasko Smart Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter, Removes 99.97% of Smoke, Odors, Pet Dander, Virus Sized Particles, Pollen, Dust and Mold.
Simply say “Alexa, Turn on Air Purifier”, or “Alexa, Set Air Purifier Speed to 4” to enjoy a cleaner environment. 2-stage filtration protects against the top airborne irritants common in most environments. The activated carbon filter removes smoke, VOCs & odors; HEPA filter captures 99.97% of airborne irritants such as virus-sized particles, mold, pet dander, pollen, dust & other allergens down to 0.3 microns. 2-stage filtration protects against the top airborne irritants common in most environments. Alexa, Set DreamMode” will operate the DreamMode function which uses ultra-low speed & dimmed display lights to create an ideal sleep environment; Lasko purifiers for home are ETL listed, and come with trusted safety fuse technology.
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Jun 2, 2023
From Good Morning to Good Night: Fully Customizable Routines with Amazon's Alexa
On this episode of Alexa Cast, we're diving into the world of smart home devices and routines. We'll explore the basics of getting started with routines, finding inspiration within the Alexa app's pre-made templates, and customizing routines to suit individual needs.
Dave shares insightful tips and tricks, such as utilizing Fire TV actions to add to your routines and incorporating a "DND" (do not disturb) technique during reading time. We'll also discuss the usefulness of routines, including morning and nighttime routines, screen time tracking, and more. Join us for an informative and entertaining episode that will leave you eager to explore the possibilities of creating routines with Alexa."Mentioned In This Episode
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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesKey Points
- Introduction of the topic of smart home devices and routines
- Using the featured routines in the Alexa app as templates
- Using Fire TV actions to enhance routines
- Creating custom routines with Alexa based on scheduled times
- Different routines available on Alexa, including good morning routine, start my day routine, screen time routine, weather after alarm routine, and good night routine
- Customizing routines for individual preferences
- Introducing the concept of creating routines with Alexa and the limitless possibilities
- Cool examples of routines include scheduling porch lights to turn on automatically, nightlight and sleep sounds routine, and Alexa Guard routine
- Sharing routines with friends and family
- Explanation of what routines are and how they work
- Personal anecdote about using routines to announce dinner time
- Tips for creating a productive and calming environment with routines
- How to create a "start my day" routine and enable routines through voice commands or the Alexa app
- Gratitude towards listeners and recommending the podcast to Alexa owners
- Daily stock market updates
- Using Fire TV actions to add actions to routines
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Jul 12, 2022
Speaker Groups - Notifications - Prime Day 2022
Today is Prime Day in cases you didn't know. If you're not sure what Amazon Prime is, it's a program where you get free shipping and so much more. More Information (aff link)
Speaker Groups
You can set up different speakers to be a group. I set up an "Everywhere" group where every device is set to it. Then I set up my notifications to be announced "everywhere."
This way instead of having my notification only be on the device on my desk, if I'm in the kitchen I will be notified on the device in the kitchen (and living room, etc).
Alexa can even send notifications to your phone (great if you're not home).
In the app, you can have it turn on the "yellow circle" if you miss the notification.
Prime Deals on Amazon Products MORE INFORMATION (AFF LINK)
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Oct 8, 2020
Prime Day Deal Kicking Off Early
While Amazon Prime Day is October 13th there are also some really cool deals in the Smart Home area and plugs, cameras, echo and other devices are having their prices slashed. Expect to hear a little more from me over the next few days.
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Sep 24, 2020
Amazon Release a Ton of New Features and Products
Amazon Announced some new products and new features. New HardWare Echo Show 10 Third Generation:
* The screen now swivels and follows you.
* 13-megapixel camera.
* Brushless motor - silent
Check it out on Amazon New Fire Stick
* Latest release of our best-selling streaming device - 50% more powerful than previous gen for fast streaming in Full HD. Includes Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume buttons.
* Less clutter, more control - Alexa Voice Remote lets you use your voice to search and launch shows across apps. Plus, control power and volume on your TV and soundbar with a single remote.
* Home theater audio with Dolby Atmos - Feel scenes come to life with immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles with compatible home audio systems.
* Tens of thousands of channels, Alexa skills, and apps - Including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, and HBO. Subscription fees may apply.
* 500,000+ movies and TV episodes - With thousands included in your Prime membership.
* Live TV - Watch your favorite live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others.
* Free TV - Access over 20,000 free movies and TV shows from apps like IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV and more
Check out the new Fire Stick TV Echo Dot Fourth Generation
The new spherical version has a better speaker, an optional clock, and a kids version.
Check out the Echo Dot on Amazon
Luna
Amazon's cloud gaming service where it's easy to play great games on devices you already own.
More information New Amazon Alexa/Echo Features
Group Calling - makes it easier to call a group (family, friends). Alexa call (name of group)
Zoom Meetings and Amazon Chime - Just say, “Alexa, join my Zoom meeting,” or “Alexa, start my Chime meeting,” to join a video meeting on select Echo Show devices.
Video Effects - Cause you need bubbles in your 10 AM meeting...
Care Hub - Stay in touch with aging family members so they can say Alexa, call for help and have it come to you.
Gaurd Plus - Play dog or siren sounds if someone breaks in. Subscribe and have Alexa call for help.
Increased Privacy - Alexa, delete everything I've said.
Food Planning - Plan meals for the week by adding items to your Whole Foods Market or Amazon Fresh cart, and once your delivery arrives, ask, “Alexa, what's for dinner” to see personalized recipes based on what you just had delivered.
Sound Detectors - Example: create a Routine that turns the light on in the bedroom to help you wake up when Alexa detects the sound of a baby crying, or one that turns on white noise when your partner starts to snore at night.
Netflix- Coming soon
Music Sharing - Alexa, share this song with (name). They can listen through the Alexa App
Reading Sidekick - Let Alexa teach your kids to read.
Alexa Profile For Kids - She switches to recognizes and switches to "kid mode" when she detects a child on all devices.
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Jul 29, 2020
Echo Show 8 Reviewed
Originally I thought I was going to be able to take this Echo with a screen and watch YouTube, Apple+ Amazon Prime, and all the other video items I do on a Fire TV stick. While you can it's not as easy.
The video on the Echo Show is more for video calls. They do make it easy for the Food channel (which is great if you have the unit in the kitchen). It also has what appears to be a Hulu app. If you want YouTube you have to open a browser (so again, not as easy as a Fire TV system).
I do like it when I ask to see my calendar it puts it up on the screen. This is the same with my grocery list, flash briefing items, and more. I purchased this for the kitchen but it ended up in my bedroom. At first, I thought I was going to have to manually turn the brightness down, but it turns out if you turn the lights off in your room, the Echo Show can figure this out and it dims automatically, and makes the clock much bigger.
There are other things you can have scroll on the screen. I have uploaded some photographs to my Amazon account and these can be rotated throughout the screen. If you had someone in a nursing home, you could set this up to share images on their screen (assuming you are controlling their account).
I also was amazed at the sound quality of the speakers in the Echo Show 8. It has some bottom-end for such little speakers and it has some volume. All in all, I'm happy with it, and already thinking of getting another one.
Originally I was going to get an Echo Spot, but for just a little more money the Echo Show is a much better deal I feel.
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Jul 20, 2020
Global Reminders
I love reminders. I have a Monday morning meeting. I have it setup (via the app) to remind me every Monday 10 minutes before the meeting. That reminder is announced in my office. What if I'm not in my office? I might miss the alarm.
Reminders On All Devices
To get started, open the Alexa app on your phone and select Reminders & Alarms from the menu. Tap Reminders and select Add Reminder. Then type what you want Alexa to remind you about, as well as the date and time you'd like the announcement to be made. Tap Announces From and select All Devices. Now when you set a reminder, Alexa will broadcast it across all your Echo speakers.
Drop In On Your Entire House
Dropping in on all devices can be helpful when you're out of the house and need to quickly talk to someone at home (you can do this through the Alexa app), For example, if you want to have a discussion with your family about what to have for dinner. When you're out, you have no idea what room of the house someone is in, so take the guesswork out and drop in on all of them.
Just say, "Alexa, drop in on all devices" to get started.
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May 17, 2020
Fitbit Versa 2 Now Alexa Enabled
Thie Fitbit Versa 2 is an amazing piece of technology. It's a smartwatch that elevates every moment. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with Amazon Alexa built-in. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design. See your stats with an always-on display mode. In addition, get Fitbit pay, daily sleep quality scores, apps, notifications, 24/7 heart rate and store 300+ songs for an experience that revolves around you.
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May 13, 2018
Alex Now Remembers
Alexa Helps You Remember Anything
You can now ask Alexa remember things for you. All you have to say is "Alexa remember ______" and she will make you confirm and that's it.
So this could be birthdays, shirt sizes, where the extra blankets are, what wiper blades to use on the volvo, etc.
I don't see where you can edit these, so I'm not sure if you accidentally say Grandma's birthday is March 17th when it's really April 17th. I don't see any place in the app to update these. Alexa Follow Up Mode
There is also now the ability to Alexa more questions without having to say her name.
You can turn this on by going into the app, clicking on your device and turning on "follow up mode." This appears to keep her "listening" for about five seconds after she answers you.
So you can say, "Alexa add eggs to the shopping list, and she would reply and you could then add, "Add Milk to the shopping list" without having to say, Alexa before each item. New Houses Will Come Equipped with Alexa
Lennar (the largest homebuilder in the US) announced Wednesday that standard features in its new homes will include built-in Wi-Fi, smart locks, doorbells, thermostats, and lights — all controlled by Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant.
Each house will come with two Alexa-enabled smart speakers, an Echo Show and an Echo Dot. New homeowners will also get a free visit from an Amazon technician to help set everything up and teach them how to use it.
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Apr 10, 2018
Announce that Dinner is Ready - IHome iAVS16 Product Review
Comments? 888-563-3228 Alexa just rolled out the ability to use all the Amazon Devices as a one-way intercom. Simply Say Alex Announce that dinner is ready and she will announce it on any Amazon Device. iHome iAVS16 SMart Alarm Clock with Alexa Enabled
Today I'm reviewing the iHome Smart Alarm Clock the iAVS16 https://youtu.be/QrwihUQSx6w I found the iHome Smart Alarm clock (with Alexa) at Best Buy (FYI it's $25 cheaper at Amazon) and it sounded pretty darn good. Then I found out it was Alexa Enabled and it had my attention, throw in that is has a built-in phone charger and I was sold. And as they say, "But wait there is more" the iHome app really takes advantage of your Spotify and other services integration. I can finally do what I've been trying to do and that is wake up to a Spotify playlist. For me, this was super cool. Other features as this unit is more than likely going to end up in a Bedroom is there is a light bar that you can set up. There are even smart buttons you can pro…
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Apr 4, 2018
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Alex is Getting Brief Mode is Coming
This is an experimental feature not available everywhere. Settings > Alexa Voice Response (at the very bottom) Alexa Can Fart On Command
Just say, "Alexa Fart." Yep, this should be a big hit with the kids. Taking Another Look At Alexa Routines
* Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your phone, tap the hamburger and select Routines.
* Routines can be triggered by a phrase, or set to turn on at a specific time (repeat options for multiple days are available).
* Then you put in what you want her to do (so it's a big if this then that statement
For me I say, "Alexa, kill the lights," and all of my smart lights go out and she tells me the weather (as I plan on using this when I get ready to leave). I did find I couldn't use it with things that she already had built in. For example, "Alexa, I'm outa here" already had a built-in response.
There are other ways I could do this. I could assign the lights to a room and ask her to turn of a room or scene.…
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Feb 20, 2018
Listening to Podcasts on Alexa With William Nutt
Today we are joined by William Nut from aelxa.bio which is one of our partners who is supporting our mission to help users make the most of Alexa, and follow her captivating evolution, through meaningful news, intuitive guides, trusted recommendations and much more. It's “the book” on Alexa, if you will, and they'd be delighted for you to join them on their journey along the next great technological phenomenon. Check them out at alexa.bio Mentioned on the Show
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Jan 1, 2018
Control Your TV With Alexa
Today I talk about how I can control my Amazon Fire TV with my Alexa Device, and I try out Firefox on Fire TV
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Dec 22, 2017
Alexa is Now a Clock Radio
Amazon Music News: Goodbye Music Storage - Hello Hits By Location - Waking Up to Music Amazon quietly announced this week it’s retiring its Amazon Music Storage subscription plans, with plans to completely disallow playing or downloading songs from the service starting in January 2019. So in the past, you could upload your entire music catalog into Amazon and have it available to play (and for Alexa). There’s a long grace period before access to your music is permanently disabled, however. The tracks you’ve already uploaded to Amazon Music will still be available until January 2019. The shutdown affects both the free storage plan, which allowed for 250 songs to be stored in the cloud, as well the paid plan – originally $25 per year – which offered cloud storage for up to 250,000 songs. MP3 files you purchased from Amazon will stay available. If you are an Amazon Music Unlimited or Prime Music customers you can now ask Alexa to "Play the top songs in (your city" or the "hits i…
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Dec 2, 2017
Checking Your Orders Without Outing Santa Claus
Support the show by going to www.alexacast.com Being Careful Checking Your Orders with Alexa Currently, when I ask Alexa for an update on my orders she tells me when an item should arrive including the item's name. This may not be a good thing as at times Alexa needs to whisper sometimes (and she hasn't been programmed for that). You can go into your app and turn of the ability for her to announce the name. Go to: Settings > Notifications >Shopping Notifications (from there you can set product names on/off News: Alexa is headed for the workplace. The WSJ reports that Alexa for Business will also give enterprise users the opportunity to build apps and skills for calendar management, meeting room scheduling and ordering supplies. The introduction of Alexa for Business also presents an opportunity to let users access business information on their phones or outside of the building using the Alexa app on their phone. In the future, you may be able to schedule a virtual meeting with the sale…
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Nov 26, 2017
Black Friday Alexa Deals End on 11/27/17 at Midnight
There are some great deals on Alexa enabled items where you can save up to $50. These end on Cyber Monday 11/27 at midnight. Echo Dots are $29 (normally $50) The New Echo with Improved sound is $79 Echo Plus that comes with a philips bulb is $120 For all the great deals see http://amzn.to/2iSR2oD (aff li
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Nov 17, 2017
Alexa and Thanksgiving
See full notes at www.alexacast.com/32 This week we have Alexa take a look at Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? When was the first Thanksgiving? Give me a Thanksgiving Haiku? Tell me a Vegetable Joke? MOre great conversions (Gigabytes to Megabytes) It's Turkey Time! Am I Naughty or Nice (multiple answers) Christmas Facts Skill Who is hosting Saturday Night Live Alex Let's shop Oprah's Favorite Things? Canada Now Gets Alexa!
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Nov 12, 2017
Best Buy Deals of the Day on Alexa
What's Up Alexa? Today we learn a way go get a quick update (alexa, What's up) How to get a 7-day forecast (Alexa what's the 7-day forecast?) Best Buy Deals Use the Best Buy skill to: - Hear and purchase deals from Best Buy's Deal of the Day - Research products and get recommendations - Learn about our return policy Alexa asked me if I wanted to buy each deal. On days where there are a lot of deals, this could be very annoying. More information A Love Song Alexa, sing me a love song." Support the show at www.alexacast.com
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Oct 30, 2017
Music Groups and Alexa Routines Test Drive
How to Make Music Groups Work I was having an issue after creating a music group (Go to Smart Home in the Alexa App > Groups > Add Group I talked about this in a previous episode that you can use Spotify with this feature, but you can use the following: Amazon Music Unlimited (Individual plan or Family plan) Prime Music Amazon Music Some third-party music providers I found out one of the third party features is iHeart Radio and Pandora Once enabled, say, "Play [music selection] on [group name]," to play your music on the selected devices. Amazon has a TON of built-in playlists for those on Amazon Prime. I might start checking these out. The bad news is Alexa won't play one of your custom playlists. Using Alexa Routines I was excited when I heard about Alex routines. This is where you could say one command and Alexa would do multiple items. For example, I have one called "Start My Day" it turns on my bedroom light, give's me the weather, and plays my news brief. This is good, but that's…
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Oct 23, 2017
Amazon Alexa Now Has Custom Lists and Recognizes Different Voices
One of the great things about the Amazon Echo is it is constantly getting smarter. Today we talk about two new features being added to the Amazon Alexa platform. Amazon Echo Custom Lists Comes to Alexa Alexa comes built in with a shopping list and a todo list. Now you can create your own lists. For example, you can create a list for a certain store (i.e. Walmart). You could have a certain project (packing for vacation). To use the new feature, you’ll say, “Alexa, create a list.” And Alexa will then prompt you to the name the list. The list, once created, is saved in the Alexa companion mobile app for easy access. Alexa Now Recognizes Different Voices Amazon will is rolling out customized voice detection. That means users in multi-person homes will be able to get individualized experiences, based on voice recognition. So each user gets their personalized shopping list, music selections and the like. At launch, the feature is compatible with Flash Briefings, shopping, Amazon Music…
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Oct 9, 2017
The Amazon Echo Family Grows
Today we talk about Echo Connect, Buttons, Echo Spot, and the new cheaper Echo.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Aug 26, 2017
Alexa (and the Tic) Make Housework Fun
Today we get some insights on Recipes, and we have a skill to make housework chores more fun, and we have new ways to ask for music.
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Jul 11, 2017
Amazon Prime Day - Echo Dots for $35
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Jun 30, 2017
Sirius XM Comes to Amazon Echo
Today we hear about Sirius XM Using the Echo Show as a baby Monitor Study on Smart Speaker OwnersFor more information go to alexacast.com/25Click to view: show page on Awesound
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May 24, 2017
Have Alexa Track Your Calories With Your Voice via Nutrionix
Today I play with the Nutrionix skill which allows me to tell Alexa what I ate and it will put it into the Nutritionix app.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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May 16, 2017
Amazon Introduces the Echo Show - Video Calling and All The Other Alexa Features
Today we hear about the newest addition from Amazon. An Alexa device with video callingClick to view: show page on Awesound
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May 7, 2017
Soon Aelxa Will Whisper in Your Ear
There are some new updates coming to Alexa, and there are ads going away. Today we play with the Mylestone app, and use Alexa as a dictionaryClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Apr 26, 2017
Hey Alexa Do These Jeans Make My Butt Look Fat? The New Amazon Echo Look
Today we look at the new Amazon Echo LookClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Apr 16, 2017
Get Alexa on Your Phone Using the Reverb App (Free)
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Mar 30, 2017
Sharing Alexa With the Family
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Mar 7, 2017
Alexa's To Do List On Steroids - IFTT - TODOIST
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Feb 14, 2017
Alexa Where's My Phone?
Today we have some Valentine's Day Fun, and we have Alexa Find our Phone. See alexacast.com/17Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Feb 1, 2017
Black History – Find Local Businesses – Flip a Coin
Today we have Alex help us with:Share Black History FactsFind a McDonalds (and a 1.3 start Taco Bell)Flip a Coin (for those of you who don’t carry cash.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 24, 2017
Say Good Morning to Football Jokes
Today I found a fun way to start the day. Say "Good Morning" to Alexa. Also with the Super Bowl ahead, ask Alexa for A Football joke.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 17, 2017
Finance Tool YNAB and Alexa
Today I add the YNAB tool to my ExhoClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 13, 2017
Alexa on Amazon Fire TV
Today I talk about how muc heasier the Amazon TV is when it is Alexa enabled and we play with Alexa Deals, and TimersClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 13, 2017
TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug
Today I share my experience with using the TP-Link Smart OutletClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 10, 2017
Chefling Skills Smart Kitchen Helper? Is It Smarter Than Your Echo?
Today I look at the Chefling Skill. Ful notes at alexacast.com/12Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Jan 3, 2017
Have Alexa Read Your Kindle Book To you
Today we hear Dave use the Echo to read kindle books. I kind of had some issues, and we get Alexa to share her New years Resolutions. Our website is alexacast.comClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 26, 2016
Get Motivated With Your Amazon Echo
Today I play with a couple of Skills aimed to motivate you.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 21, 2016
Get Your Water Intake with H20PAL Smart Bottle
Alexa can work with a super smart water bottle that works with your smart phone, fitbit, and Alexa. It's $99. Looking to start a podcast use the coupon code alexa at the School of PodcastingClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 19, 2016
Keeping Up and Playing Jeopardy with Alexa
Today we hear how to find out what is new with Alexa, and how to enable skills and play jeopardy with Alex. Looking to start a podcast use the coupon code alexa at the School of PodcastingClick to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 14, 2016
Alexa and Your Calendar
Today I talk about connecting Alexa to your calendar. See alexacast.com/6Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 12, 2016
How Do I Make My Echo Portable?
Today I talk about a battery pack for the Echo. Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 9, 2016
Controlling Your Lights With Your Amazon Echo, Dot, or Tap
Today I talk about the Phillips Hue Starter pack and how fun it is to turn off and on your lights with your voice. See alexacast.com/4Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 5, 2016
Twitter Reader - Alexa Deals
Today with the Twitter Read, Alexa Deals, and we have some fun.More information atalexacast.com/?p=62Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Dec 1, 2016
Your Flash Briefing
Today we talk about how you can setup your Flash briefing to give you just the news you want, when you want it. See alexacast.com/2Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Nov 27, 2016
What To Do While Your Amazon Echo is Shipping
Today I share why I purchased an Amazon Echo, and some things you can do while you wait for it to arrive.Click to view: show page on Awesound
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Nov 25, 2016
Amazon Echo Buyer's Guide
Today I go over the models and the pros and cons of each. See alexacast.com/buyersguideClick to view: show page on Awesound
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