TV brands seem to intentionally complicate what should be very simple descriptions. You just want a TV that lets you watch your favorite streaming apps—is that too much to ask? Does the difference between an Android TV and a Smart TV even matter? Any internet-connected TV is a Smart TV, including Android TV. Android TV, …
Alexa’s blinking yellow and flashing green lights are made to alert you about Echo’s communications. This includes voice and text messages, Echo-to-Echo calls, phone-to-Echo calls, and alerts and notifications. In this article, I’ll cover what each of these lights means, how to check your text and voice messages, answer calls, and hear notifications. I’ll also …
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Echo’s blue lights aren’t always easy to understand. That’s why I’ve compiled this handy list of the most common reasons why you might see an Alexa spinning blue light or similar signals like flashing or solid blue lights. This article will help you quickly figure out whether your Alexa is operating normally or needs some …
Amazon’s Echo speakers are tiny and powerful, but are they portable? In this article, I’ll answer all your questions about powering an Alexa from “Does Alexa have to be plugged in to work?” to “Can I buy an Echo Battery Pack”. Does Alexa Need to Be Plugged In to Work? All Alexa devices need to …
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Smart plugs are one of the cheapest and most versatile ways to start automating your home. When you get one, though, it’s not immediately apparent how to best use a smart plug to simplify your life. After all, it’s just a plug. In this article, I’ll show you dozens of smart plug uses that will …
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Smart homes are not the cheapest hobby, but Alexa is one of the most affordable home assistants. So how much does Alexa cost? The Alexa voice assistant is free to use, with no required subscriptions or fees. The only costs of having Alexa are the Echo or Fire TV devices (typically $20–100 each) you use …
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Your smart home should keep you safe, especially when you are most vulnerable. When tragedy strikes and you can’t reach a phone, you should be able to reach emergency responders just by shouting for help. That’s the dream, but is it currently possible to call 911 with Alexa? Alexa can’t call 911 yet for regulatory …
Smart home devices are supposed to make our lives more convenient. When your virtual assistant doesn’t understand you, it quickly switches from helpful to frustrating. Is your Alexa not responding to commands? Don’t hit the reset button just yet! These quick fixes and diagnostic steps will help you diagnose and fix common issues with Echo …
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Connecting Alexa to Wi-Fi is an easy enough process, but the instructions Amazon gives aren’t always clear. This article is meant to fill in that gap, including: Whether you have access to the Alexa app or not, this easy guide will show you how to connect Alexa to Wi-Fi in just a few minutes. Does …
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Bluetooth enables all kinds of cool use cases for Alexa. It’s the easiest way to gain access to all that fun audio content you already have on your mobile device. It’s also the easiest way to let your friends connect to play audio from their devices in your home. Connecting Alexa to smartphones, tablets, and …
