eBook - ePub

Alexa For Dummies

Name: Alexa For Dummies
ISBN: 9781119822103

Paul McFedries,

English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

Alexa For Dummies

Paul McFedries,

About this book

Make your every wishAlexa's commandwith thisin-depth guidetothewildlypopular Amazon smart speaker

You might be thinking, "All I have to do is plug in my Echo device and start using it!" And you'd be right. But if youreallywant to explore what that compact little device can do, then AlexaForDummies is your go-to resource.This bookshowsyouhow tocustomize your device to respond to yourrequestsandenhance your life.

Alexa For Dummies takes you on a tour of all things Alexa: its capabilities, tools, settings, and skills.Go beyond the basics ofplaying music, calling friends, reading the news, and checking the weather.You'll learn how to make Alexa private and secure, connect it to your smart home devices, and even make it sound like Samuel L. Jackson, if you feel like it.You can alsoextend its capabilitiesby adding new skills.

Customize your device to respond to your voice
Troubleshoot when a light is signaling something's wrong
Add skills to play music and audiobooks
Create routines toturn on lights, adjust the thermostat, set your security alarm, and lock your doors
Sync your smart devices throughout your home
Use Alexa to connect to a Zoom meeting or phone call with your friends or family

No matter which device you have—Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Studio, Echo Flex, Echo Loop, Echo Buds, or Echo Frames— AlexaForDummies is the perfect companion.Ready to get started? Say "Hey, Alexa, orderAlexaForDummies!"

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