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10-03-2020 02:58 PM - edited 10-03-2020 03:36 PM
I got it last year, and my neighbor’s teenage son set up Alexa for me while his mother and I were making spaghetti and meatballs for our lunch.
So far, no problems with my Alexa, but once in awhile she suddenly makes a loud sound like it is “passing gas“. Each time the “passing gas” sound is different. 🤔
~Life is short. Eat well. You could die tomorrow.~
10-03-2020 03:31 PM
We have 6 on our property. We use them for the "drop in" feature so we can communicate between different buildings. Also use them for timers and reminders.
10-03-2020 03:41 PM
@EatWell wrote:
I got it last year, and my neighbor’s teenage son set up Alexa for me while his mother and I were making spaghetti and meatballs for our lunch.
So far, no problems with my Alexa, but once in awhile she suddenly makes a loud sound like it is “passing gas“. Each time the “passing gas” sound is different. 🤔
~Life is short. Eat well. You could die tomorrow.~
He could have set up an Alexa routine to play the Fiesty Farts skill every few days. Clearly you are adored.
10-03-2020 03:50 PM
Love my Anazon Alexa. You can change the wake up name. You have options. It can be changed to "Echo" "Amazon" "Computer"... I believe they are working on the software allowing you to call your device anything you want. I also have the Amazon clock that interfaces with Alexa. So when I set a timer on my device, the minutes each had a small LED light on the clock that light up so you can visually see how much time if left on you timer.
10-03-2020 04:04 PM
I have one only because I won it in a contest. It sat in the box for about a year. One day out of boredom I plugged her in. I have yet to find a purpose of the thing,,,,it sits unused 99% of the time.
One day I was listening to Dr Phil and the guest he had on was named Alexa.....Dr. Phil gave the guest a compliment saying the name Alexa and my Alexa echo said THANKYOU.
Today, I asked Alexa for a local phone number.....she gave me a wrong number. The person I called said Alexa always gives out his phone number.....?
seems really lame to me.
10-03-2020 04:11 PM
I have one of the early Echo device and 3 Echo Dots. Couldn't live without them! I don't use them to their full potential, but I use them a lot for my needs. Great products!
10-03-2020 04:13 PM
@Georgiagrama Alexa is the "voice." Not the name of the "devices."
I have DOTs in every room of my house. NONE are named "Alexa" the WAKE word All these devices have 4-5 other WAKE words you can use so the divices does not activate "at will."
You can go into your settings & "teach" the devices to learn the nuances of your voice along w/many other customizations.
The "voice" on all my DOTs is Samual L. Jackson's (uncensored) NOT "Alexa." (2 queen bees cannot live under the same roof.)
If the devices hear a sound similar to what you named it (WAKE WORD), it will activate.
So all that being said, I have NEVER had any issues w/any of my DOTS. Love my "3 personal assistants."
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
10-03-2020 04:31 PM
I have either an echo or dot throughout the house, as well as a show. I do not use them to their potential but find them invaluable for my needs.
Living alone and having access to a device from anywhere in the house gives me a high degree of safety comfort. If I fall, get hurt or simply am in need of quick help from family I can tell Alexa to call (a contact) and help is on the way. No worries about being able to get to or reach a phone.
10-03-2020 04:42 PM
I don't like voice command and prefer to just tap a screen not to mention privacy concerns.
10-03-2020 05:23 PM
@Mz iMac wrote:@Georgiagrama Alexa is the "voice." Not the name of the "devices."
I have DOTs in every room of my house. NONE are named "Alexa" the WAKE word All these devices have 4-5 other WAKE words you can use so the divices does not activate "at will."
You can go into your settings & "teach" the devices to learn the nuances of your voice along w/many other customizations.
The "voice" on all my DOTs is Samual L. Jackson's (uncensored) NOT "Alexa." (
2 queen bees cannot live under the same roof.)
If the devices hear a sound similar to what you named it (WAKE WORD), it will activate.
So all that being said, I have NEVER had any issues w/any of my DOTS. Love my "3 personal assistants."
@Mz iMac Clearly I never learned to use "the device" to it's full potential. But, I don't need personal assistants so it's been furloughed. 😁😁
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