Echo Tips

Learn how your Amazon Echo can learn from your food preferences so it can better recommend recipes that fit your diet! That's right Keto, Vegan, Kosher, and More!

In this episode we demo two different Alexa Skills that can aid you in Bible reading from various Translations and Versions. We also discuss how you could listen to a Kindle or Audible version of the Bible.

Many folks are buying or being gifted a New Amazon Echo this time of year. In this episode we revisit some of the basics of setting up an Amazon Echo and how it varies from an Echo to and Echo Show device.

Are you a new Amazon Echo owner? If so learn about these five musts for any Echo owner to know. From changing your Echo's voice to setting a weekly reminder to take out the garbage! 

Amazon announced its all new Alexa Together service this past fall. We'll look at the cost and new features that go beyond that of the original CareHub. Alexa Together provides new features for seniors and caregivers.

In this episode we tackle some new pharmacy integrations highlighted in the Amazon Monthly Round Up for the month of November. At this time this seems to be a U.S.A. only feature, sorry international listeners!

Been having internet connectivity issues with your Amazon Echo? Learn how your Echo can help diagnosis problems and make suggestions, in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Learn about a wide variety of screensaver skills on the Amazon Echo Show line of devices.

In this episode we demo the all new "Move Your Music" feature. Where you can move your music, podcast, or similar material from one Echo to another Echo. Attribution to a small clip of Windows Weekly Podcast used in this demo. Learn more info about  this podcast at https://twit/tv and/or https://twit.tv/ww

Trying to keep up with your favoirte football teams? If so check out the all new Two-Minute Drill feature for you football fans! 

Learn about the all new accessibility feature called Adaptive Listening. We'll talk about how you can use an Echo Remote and Follow-Up mode to augment the Adaptive Listening feature as well.

In this episode you'll learn how your Amazon Echo can assist you in learning about local outdoor public spaces and resources.

Here's a gem from our archives that was very popular, I'm glad I found the cassette tape in the bottom of my desk. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about the new Amazon Drone, Astro Robot, and the Amazon Glow for Kids.

In this episode you'll hear about some of the latest announcements from Amazon. We'll in particular take a look at the new Echo Show 15.

We're not the only game in town. The fantastic podcasts  by Shaun Preece, Robin Christopherson, and Teri Fisher. Learn about the Dot to Dot, The Echo Show, and the Voice in Canada podcasts.

Have a child in school? If so you might find the Bamboo Learning Skill especially helpful! Learn more about it in this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast.

Do you have students in your home? If so you might find this new discovery tool helpful.

Learn all about the brand new Alexa Transit feature, in this episode! This US only feature, helps you identify local public transit schedules that might aid you getting to a point of interest or back home or to work.

Learn about the all new Adaptive Volume feature. This feature allows Alexa to dynamically adjust her voice volume level so that she can be overheard when there's a crowd, a noisy dishwasher, or whatever going on in the background.