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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Speed up Alexa’s Responses with this Alexa Command

Looking to move through Alexa’s responses quickly? Try saying “Alexa, speak faster.” (“Alexa, speak slower”…

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How to Listen to Kindle, Audible and Library Books with Alexa Devices

Want to listen to that new book you’ve been meaning to read on your Alexa-enabled…

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Learn How You Can Use Alexa Offline

If your internet goes out, you can still access Amazon’s Alexa in certain situations. Access…

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How to Prepare your Alexa Device for a Trade-in
If you're taking advantage of Amazon's trade-in program to receive a gift card + 25%…
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Alexa Can Help Couples Keep Track of their Wedding Registry

Couples who are planning for an upcoming wedding can use Alexa to stay informed about…

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How to Add Sports Scores to Your Alexa Home Screen

Sports fans who own an Alexa-enabled device with a screen can stay on top of…

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Revisit Old Favorites with this Amazon Echo Music Command

Amazon Music listeners can tap into Alexa’s history to play songs with titles they can’t…

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Can I Include my ADT Pulse Skill in an Alexa Routine?

If you’re frustrated while trying to set an Alexa bedtime routine that includes the ADT…

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Alexa Accessibility Feature for Low Vision or Blind Users

[responsivevoice_button] Amazon offers a VoiceView experience on Echo devices with a screen (Echo Show, Echo…

How to Schedule a Meeting with Alexa

Alexa can play the role of virtual assistant by making or changing meeting times on…