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Why is Echo Dot Red? How to Fix It [Steady or Blinking]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll help you answer the question “why is Echo Dot Red” and walk you through how to fix it step by step. Echo Dot’s Mysterious Light Ring love the Amazon Echo line of smart speakers. I currently have four Echo Dots in addition to several other Alexa electronic devices that include two Echo Shows, a Fire TV …

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Amazon Echo Auto Review 2025 [2nd Gen]: Vroom, Alexa!

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Synopsis: In this article, I pledge to do my very best to give you a thorough Amazon Echo Auto Review that was just released last year, including the pros and cons. My goal? To help you discover how Alexa can help you on the road ahead this year and beyond. The Bottom Line First ow in its long-awaited 2nd Generation, …

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Echo Show 5 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen: 5 Key Differences in 2025

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

There’s a new Echo Show in town, and I’m going to give you a complete breakdown of the similarities and five differences between Echo Show 5 3rd Gen vs 2nd Gen smart displays with Alexa. In a rush? Here’s a summary of the differences between Echo Show 3rd Gen (2023) and Echo Show 5 2nd Gen (2021): The 2023 Echo …

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How To Use Echo Show as a Baby Monitor (2025)

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In this blog post, I’ll explore three simple ways on how to use Echo Show as a baby monitor and will share three simple methods for you to check up on your favorite baby. So Easy A Baby Could Do It ast week, a friend with a new baby-and new to using Alexa devices-asked if she could use Echo Show …

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33 Scary Things to Ask Alexa in 2025 (#7 is Creepy)

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I’ll help you get your spooky on with the biggest list of scary things to ask Alexa on the web. Whether you’re looking for creepy Easter eggs, weird questions, or even some funny things to say, we’ve got you covered. So, be afraid. Be very afraid. 👻 How Do You Make Alexa Scary? ne of the most …

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How To Use Alexa to Monitor the Air Quality in Your Home [2025]

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In this article, I’ll show you how to use Alexa to monitor the air quality in your home. We’ll look at nine key metrics so you can assess the overall health of the air you and members of your family breathe each and every day. Can I Use Alexa to Monitor Indoor Air Quality? Yew-hoo…Yeah, you. Are you looking for …

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What Languages Does Alexa Speak in 2025? [with Dialects]

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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 [2025]

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. …