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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Bump up Alexa’s How-to Information with this Alexa Skill

If you have a how-to question, check out the wikiHow Alexa skill for step-by-step answers…

How to Turn off the Screen on an Alexa Device with a Screen

If you have an Alexa device with a screen near the bed (Echo Show, Echo…

You Can Now Add Alexa Skills to Your Alexa Routines

Alexa skill developers most requested (and voted on) feature for Alexa, was the ability to…

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How to use IFTTT with Alexa
Head over to the IFTTT website (If This, Then That) for a list of applets…
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How to Make Faster Grocery Shopping Lists with Alexa

Making your Alexa-friendly shopping lists just became a bit less repetitive. You can now add…

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Alexa, are Eggs on my Shopping List?

If you’re rummaging through the fridge and notice you’re out of something, Alexa can check…

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Set Alarms and Timers on Any Alexa Device

Alexa users can now set alarms and timers for a specific Alexa-enabled device by voice.…

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Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8 Owners Can Scan and Add Groceries
Owners of the Show 5 and Show 8 can now add groceries to their shopping…
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Relive the Soundtrack of Your Life with Alexa

Relive the soundtrack of your life when you ask Alexa to play the top hits…

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This Slick Alexa Shopping Trick will Surprise You
If you have a first or second generation Echo Show, you can hold the bar…