Echo Tips

We discuss searching for songs using nothing but lyrics.

We discuss the settings options in depth. Including audio options.

We discuss using your Amazon Echo to call another friends Amazon Echo or for them to receive or place a call using there Alexa App.

We discuss using your Amazon Echo to place phone calls in this episode.

In this episode we discuss the settings panel for your Amazon Echo; both on the website and Alexa App.

In this episode we discuss using the To Do list and Shopping list features on your Amazon Echo.

In this episode we'll talk about using you Echo for things of chance. Namely tossing a coin, or picking a card, or throwing some dice.

In this episode we discuss a great skill for finding recipes and cooking directions.

This episode discusses how to use the Bible App Skill. Much easier than those old cassette tapes we used years ago; an this Skill is a popular favorite with may of our Amazon Echo recipients.

What are Amazon Echo Skills? David discusses enabling and using various skills. The WebMD and Bible App Skills are discussed as examples.

David discusses getting your Amazon Echo to tell you jokes.

In this episode David discusses using your Amazon Echo to read Kindle books and Audible books. David also discusses a way to get Audible books at a discounted rate.

Discusses changing your wake word and using a remote control with your Amazon Echo device.

Learn about connecting your Amazon Echo to a 3rd party cloud calendar service. We'll mention some of the limitations and powerful sync'ing capabilities of cloud calendars.

How to use the Flash Briefing feature on your Amazon Echo device. How it works, how to add items, and local content that might be available.

Do you miss that favorite radio station where you grew up? This might be your chance to start listening to it again. Learn how to use your Echo to listen to live radio stations from around the world.

Learn about playing podcasts on your Amazon Echo.

Learn how to use your Echo to check the spelling of words, their definiition, and even how they are pronounced.

Describes looking up Wikipedia articles using your Amazon Echo.

This episode discusses looking up facts, figures, and other useful info.