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7 Best Alexa Outdoor Speakers [2024 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the seven very best Alexa outdoor speakers that you can buy right now. I’ll include some great-sounding options for beach, yard, pool, deck, and patio. This way, Alexa can help you get your groove on while you are chilling outside. If you simply want to know the best Alexa speakers for the outdoors, they are: …

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43 Scary Things to Ask Alexa in 2024 (#7 is Creepy)

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I will help you get your “spooky on” with the biggest list of downright scary things to ask Alexa on the web. So be afraid. Be very afraid. 👻 How Do You Make Alexa Scary? ne of the most popular articles in this blog is a post that I wrote about a few years back on Amazon …

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How To Stop Hue Lights Turning On After Power Outage [2024]

In Smart Lights by Tim Brennan

Have you ever wondered what happens with smart lights after a power outage? Well, if you have Phillips Hue lights and don’t make this change, they could ALL come back on. Even in the middle of the night, while you are sleeping. In this post, I will show you exactly what you need to do to prevent this from happening. …

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Yay, Alexa! 9 Best Amazon Device Gifts for Kids [2024]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I review nine of the very best Amazon device gifts for kids ages three and up. Whether you have kids of your own or are looking to pick up a little something for a member of the younger set, these 11 gadgets all make great gifts kids are sure to love. Here are my picks for the …

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What Languages Does Alexa Speak in 2024? [with Dialects]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’m going to address the question of what languages does Alexa speak, and I will provide a handy table of all the dialects currently available. I’ll also provide step-by-step instructions to show you how to change them on your device. Want the short answer? Amazon Alexa can speak English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Japanese and Portuguese. …

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How To Increase Alexa Microphone Sensitivity [2024]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Currently, there is no setting in the Alexa app that lets you can increase Alexa microphone sensitivity of your Echo devices. However, in this post, I explain a few things you can try to help Alexa hear and understand you better. Why Can’t Alexa Hear Me? ‘ve got a bunch of Echo devices. Eight is the last count, I believe. …

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5 Best Soundbars with Alexa Built-in [2024]

In Home Theater & Audio by Tim Brennan

In this article, I review the best soundbars with Alexa built in that I personally bought and tested. They are: #1 – Premium Pick: Sonos Arc #2 – Best Sound: Bose 900 #3 – Budget Pick: Yamaha YAS #4 – Best Bluetooth: Supersonic #5 – Budget Pick: Vizio V Only the Best Soundbars with Alexa ince I got my hands …

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Echo Studio vs Echo Sub: 2024 New Features Comparison

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I explore the Echo Studio vs Echo Sub, two premium speakers from Amazon’s lineup. We’lI delve into their unique features, design, audio quality, Alexa support, setup, and more. The Best of Amazon Audio n Amazon Prime Day, I couldn’t resist adding a third Echo Studio and a second Echo Sub to my growing collection of Alexa speakers. …