Get going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in easy steps

This pocket-sized book will guide the reader through setting up the Amazon Echo and its voice control service, Alexa, and shows how to make the most of its capabilities all in easy steps.

Get going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in easy steps leads the reader through the process of setting up the Amazon Echo, connecting it to their home Wi-Fi network and then controlling much of its functionality, so that they can start making the most of their digital personal assistant. The book then looks at the common voice commands that can be used with Alexa and adding to its library of skills: it learns from the reader's commands and can tailor content to their specific interests.

This pocket-sized book will show the reader how to:

             Ask for a song, artist or genre from Amazon Music, Spotify, and TuneIn.

             Use multi-room music to play music on Echo devices in different rooms, and pair Bluetooth speakers with their Echo.

             Play audiobooks, radio stations, news briefings and more.

             Call or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App.

             Quickly connect to other Echo devices in their home using just their voice.

             Find and book appointments on their calendar, and make lists.

             Set up voice purchasing, so that they can use the Echo to place, track and and cancel orders.

             Ask Alexa to control their compatible smart lights, switches, TVs, and thermostats, or request an Uber, order a pizza, get train times, traffic information, news, weather, sports results and more.

Get going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in easy steps shows how to quickly get up and running with this exciting digital personal assistant, and start transforming the reader's day-to-day activities all in easy steps.

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