Echo Tips

Learn about some of the new Amazon Echo devices announced during Amazon's Fall press event.

On this special episode of the Echo Tips Podcast we'll be learning about the Radio Reading Service and a powerful skill that can bring it to your very own Echo. The Radio Reading Services, from across the United States, serve as an audible information service for the blind, vision impaired, and those with print disabilities. We'll learn about an Amazon Echo Skill that makes playing private internet streams, like our very own local reading service stream,  or other private podcast feeds possible.

Busy washing dishes when a reminder goes off. Need to postpone that reminder so you don't forget. In this episode you'll learn how.

On this episode David demonstrates a new feature called Show and Tell. This feature, found on select Amazon Echo Shows, allows for a blind or visually impaired individual to use their Echo to identify pantry items.

Ever wondered what happens to all those crazy questions you've asked your Amazon Echo? Learn about some new privacy options and settings that are available on your Amazon Echo, in this episode.

Ever wanted to listen to live news as its happening? Learn in this episode how to do just that with you Amazon Echo.

Want to be alerted when something fishy might be going on at your home when your out an about? Learn about Guard Mode in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast. Where we discuss how the Amazon Echo can become your adhoc security system.

We've discussed Alarms, Timers, and Reminders before in season 1. But learn in this episode the wonderful snooze feature and how to adjust timers that are already running.

That's right your Amazon Echo has access to another virtual assistant, called Cortana. Learn how to use this other virtual assistant in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Do you miss those old time radio shows? Learn in this episode how to listen to the Lone Ranger, Perry Mason, Gun Smoke, Superman, and a whole lot more on your Amazon Echo.

Battle against the banker in this classic game "Deal or No Deal". Learn more by listening to this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Are you a music buff? Check out this fun music trivia game on the Amazon Echo.

Learn about how to keep To-Do and Shopping lists on your Amazon Echo. It is easier than ever to delete items as well using nothing but your voice. Learn more on this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Have you ever wanted all you Echos in your house to play the same music and in sync? Basically like one wireless stereo system. You can with the Audio groups feature in your Amazon Echo. Learn how in this episode.

Have you ever wished your Echo could do a series of things without your prompting? Meet Routines. Routines allow you to setup a series of commands that can be carried out with a single verbal command. Learn more in this episode.

Have you ever wanted to let everybody know in the house that dinner was ready? What about that its time to leave for school? With the Amazon Echo's announcement feature you can do all that an more. Check out this episode to learn more.

Did you know you can whisper to your Amazon Echo? And more importantly did you know she can whisper back? Learn more about this crazy feature, on this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Ever wondered how bad the traffic will be for your commute? Did you know you can ask your Echo? Learn how, in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Want to find out what's on TV? Did you know your Amazon Echo can help with that.