Amazon Dot/Echo/Alexa
 

Just curious if anyone here on the forum has used these devices and what's your opinion:

Really useful?

Purchased out of curiosity, but not really that useful?

Not worth the hype?

All opinions welcome! :)

I purchased an Echo in early 2016 (2.5 years ago). To be honest, my main use for it is as a Bluetooth speaker for my PC. But it works well as a robotic helper.

• Alexa does a good job of recognizing her name and interpreting your question or directive, even in a noisy environment with a television running in the background.
• I find that the Bluetooth speaker feature works well and sounds good.
• Alexa now understands and answers a wide range of questions by default. See:
  https://alexa.bio/commands/
• Many other skills can be added with third party add-ons (many of which are free). See:
  https://www.cnet.com/how-to/amazon-e...-alexa-skills/
• I have a friend who uses many more of these features than I do. I need to remember to ask Alexa to do things.

Bill

I find it a security concern and wont be anywhere near one!!

My father has it and when he isnt it I unplug it.. (I dont want a bug in my house)

Yep, me too.