00:11 Alexa, Tell Me a Dad Joke 00:33 Alexa Read the Book (title) on Audible 01:01 Alex Play the Podcast (Title) 01:43 Alexa Drop In on (Room Name) 02:48 Alexa Open Box of Cats Our website is www.alecacast.com Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting…

As I record this, the skylines of some large cities in the united states have serious smoke issues in their skyline. There are some air purifiers that can help clean the air of your home. You can also use these devices to monitor and then trigger other Alexa enabled devices. Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor – Know your air, Works with Alexa– A Cert…

On this episode of Alexa Cast, we're diving into the world of smart home devices and routines. We'll explore the basics of getting started with routines, finding inspiration within the Alexa app's pre-made templates, and customizing routines to suit individual needs. Dave shares insightful tips and tricks, such as utilizing Fire TV actions to add t…

Today is Prime Day in cases you didn't know. If you're not sure what Amazon Prime is, it's a program where you get free shipping and so much more. More Information (aff link) Speaker Groups You can set up different speakers to be a group. I set up an "Everywhere" group where every device is set to it. Then I set up my notifications to be announced …

While Amazon Prime Day is October 13th there are also some really cool deals in the Smart Home area and plugs, cameras, echo and other devices are having their prices slashed. Expect to hear a little more from me over the next few days. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting…

Amazon Announced some new products and new features.New HardWareEcho Show 10 Third Generation: The screen now swivels and follows you. 13-megapixel camera. Brushless motor - silent Check it out on Amazon New Fire Stick Latest release of our best-selling streaming device - 50% more powerful than previous gen for fast streaming in Full HD. Includes A…

Originally I thought I was going to be able to take this Echo with a screen and watch YouTube, Apple+ Amazon Prime, and all the other video items I do on a Fire TV stick. While you can it's not as easy. The video on the Echo Show is more for video calls. They do make it easy for the Food channel (which is great if you have the unit in the kitchen).…

I love reminders. I have a Monday morning meeting. I have it setup (via the app) to remind me every Monday 10 minutes before the meeting. That reminder is announced in my office. What if I'm not in my office? I might miss the alarm. Reminders On All Devices To get started, open the Alexa app on your phone and select Reminders & Alarms from the menu…

Thie Fitbit Versa 2 is an amazing piece of technology. It's a smartwatch that elevates every moment. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with Amazon Alexa built-in. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design. See your stats with an always-on display mode. In addition, get F…

Alexa Helps You Remember Anything You can now ask Alexa remember things for you. All you have to say is "Alexa remember ______" and she will make you confirm and that's it. So this could be birthdays, shirt sizes, where the extra blankets are, what wiper blades to use on the volvo, etc. I don't see where you can edit these, so I'm not sure if you a…

Comments? 888-563-3228 Alexa just rolled out the ability to use all the Amazon Devices as a one-way intercom. Simply Say Alex Announce that dinner is ready and she will announce it on any Amazon Device. iHome iAVS16 SMart Alarm Clock with Alexa Enabled Today I'm reviewing the iHome Smart Alarm Clock the iAVS16 https://youtu.be/QrwihUQSx6w I found t…

Alex is Getting Brief Mode is Coming This is an experimental feature not available everywhere. Settings > Alexa Voice Response (at the very bottom) Alexa Can Fart On Command Just say, "Alexa Fart." Yep, this should be a big hit with the kids. Taking Another Look At Alexa Routines Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your phone, tap the hamburger and sele…

Today we are joined by William Nut from aelxa.bio which is one of our partners who is supporting our mission to help users make the most of Alexa, and follow her captivating evolution, through meaningful news, intuitive guides, trusted recommendations and much more. It's “the book” on Alexa, if you will, and they'd be delighted for you to join them…

Today I talk about how I can control my Amazon Fire TV with my Alexa Device, and I try out Firefox on Fire TV Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com Power of PodcastingDavid Jackson

Amazon Music News: Goodbye Music Storage - Hello Hits By Location - Waking Up to Music Amazon quietly announced this week it’s retiring its Amazon Music Storage subscription plans, with plans to completely disallow playing or downloading songs from the service starting in January 2019. So in the past, you could upload your entire music catalog into…

Support the show by going to www.alexacast.com Being Careful Checking Your Orders with Alexa Currently, when I ask Alexa for an update on my orders she tells me when an item should arrive including the item's name. This may not be a good thing as at times Alexa needs to whisper sometimes (and she hasn't been programmed for that). You can go into yo…

There are some great deals on Alexa enabled items where you can save up to $50. These end on Cyber Monday 11/27 at midnight. Echo Dots are $29 (normally $50) The New Echo with Improved sound is $79 Echo Plus that comes with a philips bulb is $120 For all the great deals see http://amzn.to/2iSR2oD (aff li Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasti…

See full notes at www.alexacast.com/32 This week we have Alexa take a look at Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? When was the first Thanksgiving? Give me a Thanksgiving Haiku? Tell me a Vegetable Joke? MOre great conversions (Gigabytes to Megabytes) It's Turkey Time! Am I Naughty or Nice (multiple answers) Christmas Facts Skill Who is hosting…

What's Up Alexa? Today we learn a way go get a quick update (alexa, What's up) How to get a 7-day forecast (Alexa what's the 7-day forecast?) Best Buy Deals Use the Best Buy skill to: - Hear and purchase deals from Best Buy's Deal of the Day - Research products and get recommendations - Learn about our return policy Alexa asked me if I wanted to bu…

How to Make Music Groups Work I was having an issue after creating a music group (Go to Smart Home in the Alexa App > Groups > Add Group I talked about this in a previous episode that you can use Spotify with this feature, but you can use the following: Amazon Music Unlimited (Individual plan or Family plan) Prime Music Amazon Music Some third-part…

One of the great things about the Amazon Echo is it is constantly getting smarter. Today we talk about two new features being added to the Amazon Alexa platform. Amazon Echo Custom Lists Comes to Alexa Alexa comes built in with a shopping list and a todo list. Now you can create your own lists. For example, you can create a list for a certain store…

Today we talk about Echo Connect, Buttons, Echo Spot, and the new cheaper Echo.Click to view: show page on Awesound Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com Power of PodcastingDavid Jackson

Today we get some insights on Recipes, and we have a skill to make housework chores more fun, and we have new ways to ask for music. Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com Power of PodcastingDavid Jackson

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Today we hear about Sirius XM Using the Echo Show as a baby Monitor Study on Smart Speaker OwnersFor more information go to alexacast.com/25Click to view: show page on Awesound Mentioned in this episode: Power of Podcasting Network Find this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.com Power of Podcasting…