New Features of Alexa
1. Add notes to your Alexa Shopping List. Now you can easily keep track of the items you need to buy by adding notes to your shopping list using Alexa.
2. Changes to Alexa’s voice in Amazon Kids. Alexa has been updated with a new voice that is more kid-friendly and engaging for children using Amazon Kids.
3. Alexa Rain and Snow Notifications. Stay informed about the weather conditions with Alexa’s new feature that provides notifications for rain and snow.
4. Resume listening to podcasts with the updated Apple Podcasts skill on Alexa. If you were interrupted while listening to a podcast, Alexa can now resume where you left off.
5. “Alexa, what should I watch” on Fire TV. Alexa can now provide recommendations on what to watch on your Fire TV based on your preferences and viewing habits.
6. Tap to Alexa expands to Fire tablets. The Tap to Alexa feature, which allows you to access Alexa on your Echo device by tapping the screen, is now available on Fire tablets.
Fun Things to Do with Alexa
1. Test Yourself with a Question of the Day. Start your day with a trivia question and challenge yourself to expand your knowledge.
2. Tell your Children a Bedtime Story. Alexa can narrate bedtime stories for your kids, making it a fun and interactive experience.
3. Create your own Household Intercom. Use Alexa as an intercom system to communicate with family members in different rooms of your house.
4. Play Fun Games. Alexa offers a variety of interactive games that you can play alone or with friends and family.
5. Receive a Daily History Lesson. Alexa can provide interesting historical facts and information every day to help you expand your knowledge.
6. Relax to Sleep Sounds. Alexa can play soothing sounds to help you relax and fall asleep faster.
7. Manage your Finances. Use Alexa to check your bank account balance, track expenses, and even make payments.
8. Exercise with Alexa. Alexa can guide you through various workout routines and keep track of your progress.
Questions:
1. What new features can be added to Alexa?
2. What fun things can I do with my Alexa?
3. What is the Alexa secret code?
4. How do I add smart things to Alexa?
5. What things can Alexa not do?
6. Can you change Alexa’s name?
7. Can you change Alexa’s voice?
8. How do I put Alexa in secret mode?
Answers:
1. Some new features that can be added to Alexa include the ability to add notes to the shopping list, changes to Alexa’s voice for Amazon Kids, rain and snow notifications, resume listening to podcasts, recommendations on what to watch on Fire TV, and Tap to Alexa feature on Fire tablets.
2. Some fun things you can do with Alexa include testing yourself with a question of the day, listening to bedtime stories, using Alexa as a household intercom, playing games, receiving daily history lessons, relaxing to sleep sounds, managing finances, and exercising with Alexa.
3. The Alexa secret code is “Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.” This code activates the Super Mode, where you can ask Alexa questions and get funny responses.
4. To add smart things to Alexa, open the SmartThings app, select the Menu, choose Voice assistant, select Amazon Alexa, enable it for SmartThings, authorize it, close the window, and start device discovery.
5. Alexa cannot control other Alexa devices or stream the same music on multiple Echo speakers. It also cannot play content on Fire TV or Fire TV Stick.
6. Yes, you can change Alexa’s name by selecting Devices, Echo & Alexa, selecting your device, and editing the name.
7. You can change Alexa’s voice by saying “change your voice” or using the Alexa app to switch between different voice options.
8. To put Alexa in secret mode (Super Alexa mode), say “Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start” and activate the Super Mode.
What new features can be added to Alexa
New features:Add notes to your Alexa Shopping List.Changes to Alexa's voice in Amazon Kids.Alexa Rain and Snow Notifications.Resume listening to podcasts with the updated Apple Podcasts skill on Alexa.“Alexa, what should I watch” on Fire TV.Tap to Alexa expands to Fire tablets.
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What fun things can I do with my Alexa
Here are some of our favorites:Test Yourself with a Question of the Day. Wake up your brain in the morning with a trivia question!Tell your Children a Bedtime Story.Create your own Household Intercom.Play Fun Games.Receive a Daily History Lesson.Relax to Sleep Sounds.Manage your Finances.Exercise with Alexa.
What is the Alexa secret code
The Alexa Super Mode code is “Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.” Once Super Mode is activated, you'll get to play with Alexa by asking her questions and getting funny responses.
How do I add smart things to Alexa
Amazon Alexa with SmartThings From the SmartThings app, select the Menu (☰). Choose Voice assistant and select Amazon Alexa. You will automatically be directed to the Amazon App. Tap Enable to use for SmartThings. Choose Authorise. Tap X to close the window and begin device discovery.
What things can Alexa not do
Control other Alexa devices
You also can't tell Alexa to stream the same music on all your Echo speakers around the house. And you can't tell your Alexa speaker to play something on a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, like you can with Google Home and Chromecast.
Can you change Alexa’s name
Select Devices . Select Echo & Alexa. Select your device. Select Edit Name.
Can you change Alexa’s voice
You can set the voice you hear when Alexa answers you. To change Alexa's voice, say "change your voice" or use the Alexa app to switch between different voice options.
How do I put Alexa in secret mode
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What is Spy mode on Alexa
Alexa can be used to spy on someone by using the drop-in feature, which allows you to instantly connect to an Amazon Echo device without the recipient having to answer your call. However, the recipient has to permit you, and their drop-in feature needs to be enabled.
How many smart devices can be connected to Alexa
There's no limit. To manage your devices, in the Alexa app go to Settings and select the name of your Alexa device. If you want, you can change the name of your Alexa device by visiting https://www.amazon.com/mycd.
Can I add a smart TV to Alexa
To connect your TV to the Amazon Alexa app, connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network. Note: For how to connect your TV to a wireless LAN, refer to the How to connect the BRAVIA TV to a network using a wireless connection (Wi-Fi network) article.
Is it safe to leave Alexa on all the time
Unlike other electronic devices, it is safe to keep an Alexa device plugged in all night. Alexa devices like Amazon Echo Dot and other generations are safe to use. Alexa works on standby mode most of the time when it's on and only wakes up when someone wakes it up through the wake word.
Can you prevent Alexa from listening
To turn the listening sound off, tap 'Alexa Mic On' below the Play icon in the center and move the slider to 'Mic Off' position (fig 5.3. 2).
Can I change Alexa’s name to Jarvis
Change Alexa's name / wake wordOpen the Alexa app and tap Devices.Select Echo & Alexa from the top row of icons.Choose the device you want to change the name for.Tap the Settings icon in the top right-hand corner, scroll down, and select Wake Word.Choose your new wake word.
Can I change my Alexa wake word to anything
Say “Alexa, change the wake word” Alexa will prompt you to choose 1 of 3 other wake word options (Amazon, Computer or Echo) Say your new wake word selection. Alexa will confirm she understood and let you know that you can start calling her by the newly selected name in a few seconds.
How do I get Alexa to talk like Yoda
”Alexa, start yoda speak””Alexa, open yoda speak””Alexa, run yoda speak”
What accents can Alexa do
In total, Alexa has nine English accents for you to choose from that include two versions each of American, Australian, British, and Indian, plus one Canadian option.
What does Alexa secret mode do
Super Alexa Mode is a set of hidden commands that turn her into a comedic persona. It's a fairly unknown secret that you can trigger on your Amazon Echo or Echo Dot device. After enabling it, she'll reply with an assortment of sassy phrases with a distinct difference in her tone.
Can my wife use Alexa to spy on me
If you intend to use Alexa to spy on someone, you should know that Alexa is not a spying device. So, there are some drawbacks to using it as a spy device: The recipient's device will start flashing green lights and ring whenever you try to drop in. They must be close to their Echo device for you to see or hear them.
Can you tell if someone is listening in on Alexa
If you're worried that Amazon Echo or Amazon Echo Dot is spying on you without your permission, it's easy to tell when the device is listening. Just look for a circular blue LED light on the device or listen for the tone that sounds when Alexa wakes up.
Can two Alexa devices talk to each other
Drop in on all your Echo speakers at the same time
For example, if you have an Echo Show in your kitchen and an Echo Dot in your basement, you can start talking on both of them. Just say, "Alexa, drop in on all devices" to get started.
Can I have multiple Alexas in one house
You can set up and manage several Amazon Echo devices in your household and even play the same music on multiple Alexa devices at the same time.
Can Alexa hook up to any TV
You can connect an Amazon Echo to your television via Bluetooth and use the smart home device as a speaker. This works both with standalone TVs and receivers. You can also connect a compatible Fire TV device to a supported Echo for an even better sound experience.
Can Alexa turn my TV on
Alexa Skills are voice-driven Alexa Cloud Service capabilities which enable you to control select products through the Amazon® Alexa™ app that runs on Amazon Echo™ and Amazon Echo Dot™ devices. With this feature you can use your voice to turn your TV on or off, change channels, control volume, and more.
How do you stop Alexa from listening to you
How to mute Alexa to disable the microphonePress the microphone button on your device.If the light is red, Alexa is not listening.
