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n5bb · 31 Jul 2018, 04:55 AM

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

31 Jul 2018, 04:55 AM	#2
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,929	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