Alexa dot present: things you do with it

[Two on Tour]

Yes, but 'probably' isn't a definative answer.... Alexa doesn't know.

You just said an unanswerable question, and Alexa gave an answer, you did not say you wanted a definitive did you.

Ask an unanswerable question like what came first... Chicken or egg.

 

[dulvil]

Alexa I’m awake, can I have a cup of tea please.
I got one because I said please

 

[Encantador]

A lot of the above.

Also have one by the bed with a clock on it. Ideal alarm.

Set to whisper mode, if you whisper to her, she whispers back.

 

[Jaws]

OK.. Had one a few years now so have found out lots of things.
A few of the most common things
Ask it if it is connected to the CIA
Ask it if it evesdrops
Ask it to fart
Ask it to belch ( last two kept the 8-10 years old happy for ages !

 

[ElliesBoss]

OK.. Had one a few years now so have found out lots of things.
A few of the most common things
Ask it if it is connected to the CIA
Ask it if it evesdrops
Ask it to fart
Ask it to belch ( last two kept the 8-10 years old happy for ages !

Ask it to translate 100 into Welsh.

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[Coolcats]

Tell it to shut up when it/she suddenly starts talking without being asked

That’s because it’s always listening and won’t have one or any of its kind in the house.

 

[Reallyretired]

We have a Portal TV which is great for video calling with my brother who also has one. It has Alexa built in but we have not implemented it, and mic and camera can be turned off and physically covered.

 

[Coolcats]

OK, a present from my eldest son, so would like to find lots of uses for it if possible.
So far we have
1. Played some Christmas carols
2. Had a weather forecast

And that’s about it.
So what do funsters do with theirs? Do you take them with you in the van, and other than weather forecast what do you get it to do? Or do you leave it at home in charge of the house, doing what precisely? When you’re at home what do you use it for?
Thanks in advance.

Whilst I won’t have one looking at you tube one of the digital assistants seem to give fun answers

 

[Janine]

I get mine to play bagpipes to annoy the dog

 

[RidersofRohan]

I’ve tried the cat noises to annoy the dog. He just looked shocked, but he was laid in bed at the time. I think we watch too many episodes of the Yorkshire Vet to trick him.

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[Jaws]

That’s because it’s always listening and won’t have one or any of its kind in the house.

We have a Portal TV which is great for video calling with my brother who also has one. It has Alexa built in but we have not implemented it, and mic and camera can be turned off and physically covered.

Either of you guys got a smart phone of any sort, or a credit card come to that ??

 

[Spriddler]

I don't want anything in my house that knows everything and always has the last word as it would remind me of when I was married.

 

[kevenh]

Quite a neutral article on Voice Assistants re. things to be aware of: Forbes.com

Today the VA is the 20th Century’s Tesco Clubcard

 

[Encantador]

We have a Portal TV which is great for video calling with my brother who also has one. It has Alexa built in but we have not implemented it, and mic and camera can be turned off and physically covered.

We have 4 in the family now, ideal for group chats too.

Much better than Facetime with a phone/tablet when you always end up looking up each others noses.

Perfect during lockdown, everyone can sit comfortably and chat, can also see 2 year old grandkids playing without mom and dad having to try and follow them around phone in hand.

 

[M-J]

Music quizzes are good

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[Langtoftlad]

That’s because it’s always listening and won’t have one or any of its kind in the house.

Why doesn't that surprise me

 

[Coolcats]

Either of you guys got a smart phone of any sort, or a credit card come to that ??

We all leave digital footprints but you can choose how big they are, some people are so trusting of the technology it’s like a Dr Who dystopian episode or standing naked in the high street.

Firefox and Safari are examples of browsers that will help stop tracking of your every move Facebook loves to follow you about if you choose to use it and not take precautions

 

[Brains]

The FIL was a bit a gimmick collector and always wanted the latest toys.
He got one, but after a couple of months had got bored with it so gave it to us

The only real use it gets now is as a kitchen timer.

Personally if you offered me one for a £5, I'd say it's £5 too much

 

[appydaze]

sex

 

[Janine]

sex

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[Stonemags76]

I always wonder what sort of interesting lives people lead who are so worried about being watched! If Alexa is listening in on my life I would hear her snoring by now!

 

[Janine]

I always wonder what sort of interesting lives people lead who are so worried about being watched! If Alexa is listening in on my life I would hear her snoring by now!

So true here too!

All anyone would hear would be me talking to the dog - in fact, why don't I just get Alexa to talk to the dog and make myself totally redundant

 

[Jac Sprat]

We like asking her for the question of the day,