I have two. I wouldn't be without Alexa now. Bear in mind you will need a monthly subscription to Amazon Prime to make the most of your echo.
I find the speakers in the two I have are just fine for my needs but was surprised just how good the sound was with the echo dot which is a steal at £50.
Yep, had one a while now, novelty wears off after a while....but it’s pretty cheap and does a job. Live in my 11 year olds room at the mo - keeps him entertained.
On Amazon today and it looks like the next generation is coming out at the end of next month and first half of November. Including one with a screen built in.
I recommend waiting for the black Friday deals. Guaranteed discounts on Alexa.
I have Echo and a dot. The echo is surprisingly good for sound and volume which I use for music- join get Amazon music and listen to all music (I’ve just listened to Motörhead Uncovered album which I quite enjoyed but would never have bought it). Also I have linked up some lights using Philips Hue bridge and the tv with the Logitech Harmony. It does seem a bit nerdy but I quite enjoy using it and find it fun. I’ve just got to watch out for those nasty dolphins :0)
Jesus, on reading some of the reasons you have a device like this is worrying. As it is the art of conversation is dying on its arse, the way things are going you lot won't need legs soon.
Jesus, on reading some of the reasons you have a device like this is worrying. As it is the art of conversation is dying on its arse, the way things are going you lot won't need legs soon.
I have one and use it mostly as a voice controlled juke box. It's disappointing in other respects as if you ask it a question, you often get "Hmmm, I don't have the answer to that question".
Jesus, on reading some of the reasons you have a device like this is worrying. As it is the art of conversation is dying on its arse, the way things are going you lot won't need legs soon.
Anyone know anything about the upcoming Sonos smart speaker?
Also, does Alexa work with any smart lightbulb/heating system? Or is there a compliance aspect?
I have British Gas Hive for the heating and it also has smart plugs and smart light bulbs. There is a 'skill' that you have to enable in the Amazon Echo app and then you can add the bulbs, for example, and put them into groups for each room etc.
I know this is an Alexa thread but I have found, teething issues aside, that the Hive system is excellent. Voice/phone app controlled lights are great but they have door and motion sensors too so lights some on when you open the front door, and when I walk out of the bedroom, at night, lights come on in the upstairs hall and on the stairs. I know it's a bit techy but I am a bit of a geek.
I have two Echo's. They are very good and would highly recommend. Only use mine for music, you get 2 million free songs with Amazon Prime and can add Amazon music for as little as £3.99 and the catalog goes up to £40 million. I just stream spotify through it though.
Handy for timers in the kitchen when cooking and also weather etc.
Alexa is worst than the wife - uninvited and right in the middle of watching a programme on TV she will pipe up with "I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that one" or "that's really nice of you to say that".
On second thoughts, Alexa is nothing like the wife.
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I find the speakers in the two I have are just fine for my needs but was surprised just how good the sound was with the echo dot which is a steal at £50.
I recommend waiting for the black Friday deals. Guaranteed discounts on Alexa.
"Alexa, give me everything you have on our new terror prime suspect James Rodriguez"
I’ve just got to watch out for those nasty dolphins :0)
You can play music From Spotify and eventually they will be able to play music through my Sonos speakers.
I wouldn’t be without it now. I only have the echo dot but it is loud enough and small enough that it isn’t too noticible.
They are soon going to be able to work as intercom so that you can talk to someone in another room without shouting or calling on the mobile.
Also, does Alexa work with any smart lightbulb/heating system? Or is there a compliance aspect?
I know this is an Alexa thread but I have found, teething issues aside, that the Hive system is excellent. Voice/phone app controlled lights are great but they have door and motion sensors too so lights some on when you open the front door, and when I walk out of the bedroom, at night, lights come on in the upstairs hall and on the stairs. I know it's a bit techy but I am a bit of a geek.
Handy for timers in the kitchen when cooking and also weather etc.
On second thoughts, Alexa is nothing like the wife.