Amazon's family of Echo speakers are popular gifts right now, so many people are activating their Echo units for the first time.
Here's what you should know: These speakers, which can respond to either "Alexa," "Amazon," or even "Computer" (for those "Star Trek" fans out there), are quick to respond, and understand your commands far better than any other device I've used. Amazon Echo works exceedingly well wherever I am in my home. I can hear it — and it can hear me — almost perfectly.
Amazon Echo has completely transformed the way I live in my apartment. Here are my 19 favorite features:
1. "Alexa, what time is it?"
Honestly, the best use cases for Amazon Echo are the simplest ones. With the Echo, I don't need to bother searching for my phone just to get the time — you can ask for the time from anywhere in your house and get the answer immediately. It's a small thing, but it totally makes a difference when you're rushing in the morning.
2. "Alexa, how's the weather outside today?"
Again, it's a simple task, but it's way quicker and better than pulling out your phone and opening your favorite weather app. Amazon Echo will not only tell you the current temperature, but also the expected high and low temperatures throughout the day, and other conditions such as clouds and rain.
3. "Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes."
Amazon Echo is the perfect cooking or baking companion because it's totally hands-free. When the timer's up, a radar-like ping will sound until you say "Alexa, stop."
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