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Dad Jokes For Father's Day From Alexa from 2023-06-15T07:30

00:11 Alexa, Tell Me a Dad Joke

00:33 Alexa Read the Book (title) on Audible

01:01 Alex Play the Podcast (Title)

01:43 Alexa Drop In on (Room Name)

02:48 Alexa Open ...

Wild Fire Fumes? Alexa Enabled Air Purifiers from 2023-06-07T22:48

As I record this, the skylines of some large cities in the united states have serious smoke issues in their skyline. There are some air purifiers that can help clean the air of your home. You ca...

From Good Morning to Good Night: Fully Customizable Routines with Amazon's Alexa from 2023-06-02T22:50

On this episode of Alexa Cast, we're diving into the world of smart home devices and routines. We'll explore the basics of getting started with routines, finding inspiration within the Alexa ap...

Speaker Groups - Notifications - Prime Day 2022 from 2022-07-12T10:57:55

Today is Prime Day in cases you didn't know. ...

Prime Day 50% off of Echo Shows from 2020-10-13T20:35:29

I expected some good deal, but HOLY COW 50% off of Echo Show devices (I love my Echo Show 8).

If you are looking for security cameras (indoor and ou...

Prime Day Deal Kicking Off Early from 2020-10-08T22:56:54

While Amazon Prime Day is October 13th there are also some really cool deals in the Smart Home area and plugs, cameras, echo and other devices are having th...

Amazon Release a Ton of New Features and Products from 2020-09-24T23:07:50

Amazon Announced some new products and new features. New HardWare Echo Show 10 Third Generation:

• The screen now swivels and follows you. 
• 13-...
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Echo Show 8 Reviewed from 2020-07-29T18:08:10

Originally I thought I was going to be able to take this Echo with a screen and watch YouTube, Apple+ Amazon Prime, and all the other video items I do on a Fire TV stick. While you can it's not ...

Global Reminders from 2020-07-20T11:20:11

I love reminders. I have a Monday morning meeting. I have it setup (via the app) to remind me every Monday 10 minutes before the meeting. That reminder is announced in my office. What if I'm not...

Fitbit Versa 2 Now Alexa Enabled from 2020-05-17T11:16:09

Thie Fitbit Versa 2 is an amazing piece of technology. It's a smartwatch that elevates every moment. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with Amazon Alexa...

Alex Now Remembers from 2018-05-13T21:59

Alexa Helps You Remember Anything

You can now ask Alexa remember things for you. All you have to say is "Alexa remember ______" and she will make you confirm and that's it. 

So this coul...

Announce that Dinner is Ready - IHome iAVS16 Product Review from 2018-04-10T22:48

Comments? 888-563-3228 Alexa just rolled out the ability to use all the Amazon Devices as a one-way intercom. Simply Say Alex Announce that dinner is ready and she will announce it on any Amazon...

Stream Sports on TuneIn for $2.99 a Month from 2018-04-04T00:06

Alex is Getting Brief Mode is Coming

This is an experimental feature not available everywhere. Settings > Alexa Voice Response (at the very bottom)

Just say, "A...

Listening to Podcasts on Alexa With William Nutt from 2018-02-20T23:52

Today we are joined by William Nut from aelxa.bio which is one of our partners who is supporting our mission to help users make the most of Alexa, and follow her captivating evolution, through m...

Control Your TV With Alexa from 2018-01-01T11:08

Today I talk about how I can control my Amazon Fire TV with my Alexa Device, and I try out Firefox on Fire TV

Alexa is Now a Clock Radio from 2017-12-22T12:08

Amazon Music News: Goodbye Music Storage - Hello Hits By Location - Waking Up to Music Amazon quietly announced this week it’s retiring its Amazon Music Storage subscription plans, with plans to co...

Checking Your Orders Without Outing Santa Claus from 2017-12-02T23:16

Support the show by going to www.alexacast.com Being Careful Checking Your Orders with Alexa Currently, when I ask Alexa for an update on my orders she tells me when an item should arrive including...

Black Friday Alexa Deals End on 11/27/17 at Midnight from 2017-11-26T16:31

There are some great deals on Alexa enabled items where you can save up to $50. These end on Cyber Monday 11/27 at midnight. Echo Dots are $29 (normally $50) The New Echo with Improved sound is $79...

Alexa and Thanksgiving from 2017-11-17T19:46

See full notes at www.alexacast.com/32 This week we have Alexa take a look at Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? When was the first Thanksgiving? Give me a Thanksgiving Haiku? Tell me a Veget...

Best Buy Deals of the Day on Alexa from 2017-11-12T22:29

What's Up Alexa? Today we learn a way go get a quick update (alexa, What's up) How to get a 7-day forecast (Alexa what's the 7-day forecast?) Best Buy Deals Use the Best Buy skill to: - Hear and pu...

Music Groups and Alexa Routines Test Drive from 2017-10-30T22:52

How to Make Music Groups Work I was having an issue after creating a music group (Go to Smart Home in the Alexa App > Groups > Add Group I talked about this in a previous episode that you can use S...

Amazon Alexa Now Has Custom Lists and Recognizes Different Voices from 2017-10-23T20:32

One of the great things about the Amazon Echo is it is constantly getting smarter. Today we talk about two new features being added to the Amazon Alexa platform. Amazon Echo Custom Lists Comes to A...

The Amazon Echo Family Grows from 2017-10-09T23:35

Today we talk about Echo Connect, Buttons, Echo Spot, and the new cheaper Echo.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Alexa (and the Tic) Make Housework Fun from 2017-08-26T20:29

Today we get some insights on Recipes, and we have a skill to make housework chores more fun, and we have new ways to ask for music.

Amazon Prime Day - Echo Dots for $35 from 2017-07-11T15:11

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Sirius XM Comes to Amazon Echo from 2017-06-30T22:06

Today we hear about Sirius XM Using the Echo Show as a baby Monitor Study on Smart Speaker OwnersFor more information go to alexacast.com/25Click to view: show page on Awesound

Have Alexa Track Your Calories With Your Voice via Nutrionix from 2017-05-24T00:00

Today I play with the Nutrionix skill which allows me to tell Alexa what I ate and it will put it into the Nutritionix app.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Amazon Introduces the Echo Show - Video Calling and All The Other Alexa Features from 2017-05-16T23:20

Today we hear about the newest addition from Amazon. An Alexa device with video callingClick to view: show page on Awesound

Soon Aelxa Will Whisper in Your Ear from 2017-05-07T12:39

There are some new updates coming to Alexa, and there are ads going away. Today we play with the Mylestone app, and use Alexa as a dictionaryClick to view: show page on Awesound

Hey Alexa Do These Jeans Make My Butt Look Fat? The New Amazon Echo Look from 2017-04-26T22:49

Today we look at the new Amazon Echo LookClick to view: show page on Awesound

Get Alexa on Your Phone Using the Reverb App (Free) from 2017-04-16T22:06

Today there is a new ay to get Alexa on your phoneClick to view: show page on Awesound

Sharing Alexa With the Family from 2017-03-30T23:46

See http://alexacast.com/19 for Full Show notes

Alexa's To Do List On Steroids - IFTT - TODOIST from 2017-03-07T12:05

See alexacast.com/18Click to view: show page on Awesound

Alexa Where's My Phone? from 2017-02-14T01:05

Today we have some Valentine's Day Fun, and we have Alexa Find our Phone. See alexacast.com/17Click to view: show page on Awesound

Black History – Find Local Businesses – Flip a Coin from 2017-02-01T23:30

Today we have Alex help us with:Share Black History FactsFind a McDonalds (and a 1.3 start Taco Bell)Flip a Coin (for those of you who don’t carry cash.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Say Good Morning to Football Jokes from 2017-01-24T20:45

Today I found a fun way to start the day. Say "Good Morning" to Alexa. Also with the Super Bowl ahead, ask Alexa for A Football joke.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Finance Tool YNAB and Alexa from 2017-01-17T23:41

Today I add the YNAB tool to my ExhoClick to view: show page on Awesound

Alexa on Amazon Fire TV from 2017-01-13T01:01

Today I talk about how muc heasier the Amazon TV is when it is Alexa enabled and we play with Alexa Deals, and TimersClick to view: show page on Awesound

TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Plug from 2017-01-13T01:00

Today I share my experience with using the TP-Link Smart OutletClick to view: show page on Awesound

Chefling Skills Smart Kitchen Helper? Is It Smarter Than Your Echo? from 2017-01-11T00:15

Today I look at the Chefling Skill. Ful notes at alexacast.com/12Click to view: show page on Awesound

Have Alexa Read Your Kindle Book To you from 2017-01-04T00:07

Today we hear Dave use the Echo to read kindle books. I kind of had some issues, and we get Alexa to share her New years Resolutions. Our website is alexacast.comClick to view: show page on Awesound

Get Motivated With Your Amazon Echo from 2016-12-27T00:00

Today I play with a couple of Skills aimed to motivate you.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Get Your Water Intake with H20PAL Smart Bottle from 2016-12-22T00:00

Alexa can work with a super smart water bottle that works with your smart phone, fitbit, and Alexa. It's $99. Looking to start a podcast use the coupon code alexa at the School of PodcastingClick t...

Keeping Up and Playing Jeopardy with Alexa from 2016-12-20T00:00

Today we hear how to find out what is new with Alexa, and how to enable skills and play jeopardy with Alex. Looking to start a podcast use the coupon code alexa at the School of PodcastingClick to ...

Alexa and Your Calendar from 2016-12-15T00:00

Today I talk about connecting Alexa to your calendar. See alexacast.com/6Click to view: show page on Awesound

How Do I Make My Echo Portable? from 2016-12-13T00:00

Today I talk about a battery pack for the Echo. Click to view: show page on Awesound

Controlling Your Lights With Your Amazon Echo, Dot, or Tap from 2016-12-09T12:42

Today I talk about the Phillips Hue Starter pack and how fun it is to turn off and on your lights with your voice. See alexacast.com/4Click to view: show page on Awesound

Twitter Reader - Alexa Deals from 2016-12-06T00:39

Today with the Twitter Read, Alexa Deals, and we have some fun.More information atalexacast.com/?p=62Click to view: show page on Awesound

Your Flash Briefing from 2016-12-01T21:09

Today we talk about how you can setup your Flash briefing to give you just the news you want, when you want it. See alexacast.com/2Click to view: show page on Awesound

What To Do While Your Amazon Echo is Shipping from 2016-11-27T13:45

Today I share why I purchased an Amazon Echo, and some things you can do while you wait for it to arrive.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Amazon Echo Buyer's Guide from 2016-11-25T18:12

Today I go over the models and the pros and cons of each. See alexacast.com/buyersguideClick to view: show page on Awesound