Alexa How-To’s

Quick hit posts on how to get he most out of Alexa’s solo abilities and as the centerpiece of your smart home.

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10 Cool Things You Can Do with Your Echo Show 15

Got an Echo Show 15 or other Echo Show device sitting on your counter? Whether…

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How to Find Rebates and Cash Back Incentives for Smart Thermostats

*This article was originally written October 26, 2020 and was updated March 5, 2025 with…

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It’s Easier than Ever to Upload Photos to an Echo Show

*This post was originally published on October 6, 2020 and last updated on March 5,…

How to Share Your Favorite Alexa Routines

Amazon now offers Alexa users the opportunity to share routines they’ve created with an Alexa…

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5 Alexa Music Commands You’re Not Using (But Should Be).

Request Different Recording Styles for Songs in Amazon Music Amazon Music listeners can now request…

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How to Cancel a Shopping Order Made With Alexa

If you’ve made a purchase using your Alexa device’s voice shopping capabilities and find that…

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How to Watch Free Live and On-Demand TV Shows and Movies on Echo Show Devices
Have an Echo Show?  Want free (and sometimes paid) access to live and on-demand TV…
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Alexa Reminders: Learn How to Set them and Ensure you Never Miss Them

Alexa’s reminder functionality allows users to receive a notification when it’s time for a specific…

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Alexa Routine Updates: How to Copy an Alexa Routine or Use Amazon’s Pre-set Alexa Routines

Amazon has two updates for Alexa routine users. If you have a routine that you’d…

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How to Join Zoom Conference calls with Alexa on Echo Show Devices
Zoom meetings with Alexa are now available for owners of the Echo Show 8 and…