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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Alexa Music Command: Get Notified When Artists Drop New Music

Have a favorite artist, band, or musician that you listen to with Alexa? Say, “Follow…

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Amazon Music Subscribers Get New Song Style Perks

[responsivevoice_button]  Amazon Music listeners can now request different recording styles of songs in the Amazon…

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How to Catch March Madness 2020 with Fire TV and Alexa

If you’re gearing up for March Madness, Tom’s Guide shares how to access games on…

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How to Fix an Echo Show 5 with a Solid Orange Line

[responsivevoice_button] Recently, I woke up to find that every Echo device in my house (and…

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Get NBA Highlights on Alexa Devices with Screens

Catch video highlights from NBA games on Alexa devices with screens. Say, “Alexa, play the…

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Paging Dr. Alexa, Tell Me About My Medications

[responsivevoice_button] Have a question about a prescription drug or OTC medication? Thanks to a new…

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5 Insanely Helpful Alexa Commands You’re Probably Not Using

[responsivevoice_button] By now, you’ve probably gotten the hang of incorporating Alexa into your life with…

How to Review Alexa’s Privacy Settings

[responsivevoice_button] If you’re concerned about privacy issues when using Alexa’s voice technology, here’s how to…

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How to Change the Order of Your Flash Briefing with Alexa

[responsivevoice_button] Looking to switch up the order that Alexa reads your flash briefing in? Follow…

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How to Listen to Live Sports on Your Alexa Devices

[responsivevoice_button] Sports loving Amazon Prime members can listen to every NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL…