Alexa For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - Softcover

McFedries, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119822084 ISBN 13: 9781119822080

Publisher: For Dummies, 2021

Synopsis

Make your every wish Alexa’s command with this in-depth guide to the wildly popular Amazon smart speaker 

You might be thinking, “All I have to do is plug in my Echo device and start using it!” And you’d be right. But if you really want to explore what that compact little device can do, then Alexa For Dummies is your go-to resource. This book shows you how to customize your device to respond to your requests and enhance your life. 

Alexa For Dummies takes you on a tour of all things Alexa: its capabilities, tools, settings, and skills. Go beyond the basics of playing music, calling friends, reading the news, and checking the weather. You’ll learn how to make Alexa private and secure, connect it to your smart home devices, and even make it sound like Samuel L. Jackson, if you feel like it. You can also extend its capabilities by adding new skills. 

• Customize your device to respond to your voice 
• Troubleshoot when a light is signaling something’s wrong 
• Add skills to play music and audiobooks 
• Create routines to turn on lights, adjust the thermostat, set your security alarm, and lock your doors 
• Sync your smart devices throughout your home 
• Use Alexa to connect to a Zoom meeting or phone call with your friends or family 

No matter which device you have―Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Studio, Echo Flex, Echo Loop, Echo Buds, or Echo Frames―Alexa For Dummies is the perfect companion. Ready to get started? Say “Hey, Alexa, order Alexa For Dummies!” 

About this title

About the Author

Paul McFedries has been writing about computers and technology for nearly 30 years. He has authored more than 100 books that have sold more than four million copies worldwide.

From the Back Cover

Is there an Echo^® in here?

Alexa is the voice-controlled Amazon service that transforms your home-sweet-home into a smart home. And Alexa For Dummies is the companion guide that will help you figure out which Echo^® device is right for you so you can start training Alexa to be your personal assistant-extraordinaire. This book shows you how to make the most of everything Alexa can do―and that’s a lot! Whether you simply want to play audio or you’re ready to explore Alexa’s higher-level capabilities, we’ve got you covered.

Inside...

• Personalize your Echo^® device
• Enhance security and privacy
• Ask questions Alexa understands
• Discover Alexa’s accessibility features
• Make lists and send texts
• Set up smart home Wi-Fi
• Automate your home with routines
• Install new Alexa skills

From the Inside Flap

Is there an Echo^® in here?

Alexa is the voice-controlled Amazon service that transforms your home-sweet-home into a smart home. And Alexa For Dummies is the companion guide that will help you figure out which Echo^® device is right for you so you can start training Alexa to be your personal assistant-extraordinaire. This book shows you how to make the most of everything Alexa can do—and that’s a lot! Whether you simply want to play audio or you’re ready to explore Alexa’s higher-level capabilities, we’ve got you covered.

Inside...

• Personalize your Echo^® device
• Enhance security and privacy
• Ask questions Alexa understands
• Discover Alexa’s accessibility features
• Make lists and send texts
• Set up smart home Wi-Fi
• Automate your home with routines
• Install new Alexa skills

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119822084
• ISBN 13: 9781119822080
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320