Smart Speakers

Did you know that Alexa is secretly a DJ? Give her access to your Spotify free or premium account, and she can play it, shuffle it, pump up the bass, and even pick out music based on your mood or current activity. All you need are the magic words, and you’ll find them all right […]

Why settle for a single speaker when two can transform your space with sound? Whether it’s filling your home with tunes or getting lost in a show, a stereo setup elevates the experience. But, is Alexa up to the task? Well, sort of. Alexa doesn’t allow music playback on both itself and a Bluetooth speaker

The Amazon Echo is a fantastic device until it goes offline. An offline Echo Dot (or other Echo) is basically just a high-tech paperweight. Sadly, the error messages and app aren’t particularly helpful for troubleshooting an Alexa offline error. That’s why I put together this comprehensive guide to show you how to quickly and easily

The Alexa action button plays a key role in solving problems and guiding Echo users. But, if you own an Echo Show 5, 8, or 10, you’ll notice a snag: these models don’t have an action button! All Echo Show versions lack a physical action button. You’ll interact with the screen for tasks like resetting

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

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 pack a punch in a small package, but can you take them on the go? This article covers everything from whether Alexa needs to stay plugged in to options for powering your Echo with a battery pack. Does Alexa Need to Be Plugged In to Work? Alexa devices require a constant power

As of Feb. 1st, 2024, we’ve added Echo Pop and more to our Echo and Fire TV series. Smart homes can be pricey, yet Alexa stands out as a budget-friendly assistant. But what’s the price tag on Alexa? Alexa, the voice assistant, doesn’t cost anything to use. You’ll only spend money on Echo or Fire

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