What is Amazon XXX? This is a special Wi-Fi network that Amazon smart speakers create during setup. The smart speaker itself becomes the access point of this network. Then, a device running the Alexa app connects to this amazon xxx network. Next, it sends user preferred settings to the speaker. The smart speaker then saves … Continue reading What Is Amazon XXX in Amazon Echo Speakers
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Amazon Echo Reset Button, Where to Find It
We find the Amazon Echo reset button on the generation one (original) Alexa Echo smart speaker on the underside of the unit. E.g. See this pointed at by the purple arrow in the next picture. Note that the button is easy to get to, once you turn the speaker upside down. Furthermore, just sit the … Continue reading Amazon Echo Reset Button, Where to Find It
How to Deregister Echo Dot Speaker
You might wish to run these deregister Echo Dot instructions if you’re getting rid of a Dot speaker. Perhaps you’re upgrading to a later model Alexa Dot. Or, as we did here, we bought a new Dot device for a sister. But we forgot to mark it as a gift in our Amazon cart. This … Continue reading How to Deregister Echo Dot Speaker
Unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2
Pretty simple unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2 Alexa smart speaker. So it’s very easy to unpack, power up, and prepare it for setup, as we’ll show next. For our low vision and blind readers. This improved version of the Alexa enabled Amazon Echo speaker comes in a turquoise box. Plus, this carton has pictures … Continue reading Unboxing the Amazon Echo Generation 2
Do You Need Amazon Prime to Use Echo
Do you need Amazon Prime to use Echo speakers? Well, you cannot play music from Amazon Prime Music without a Prime package. But even without Prime, the Alexa speakers can play several other media sources. So in short, you do not need Prime to get some use from your speaker. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading Do You Need Amazon Prime to Use Echo
How to Set Sleep Timer on Alexa Echo 2 Speaker
The generation 2 Amazon Alexa Echo smart speakers now provides a sleep timer that you set and stop with your voice! You use it by asking Alexa to play an internet radio station, podcast, flash briefing, or some other streaming service. Then, once the media is playing, you ask her play for just the time … Continue reading How to Set Sleep Timer on Alexa Echo 2 Speaker
Echo Spotify Commands List for Alexa Speakers
Through Echo smart speakers, you can control your music listening on Spotify with your voice! Ask Echo to play a song, and album, or a public or one of your own playlists. Yes, the Amazon Echo, Dot, Tap, and Spot speakers work well with Spotify. They give access to all your Spotify content. Just ask. … Continue reading Echo Spotify Commands List for Alexa Speakers
Restart Amazon Echo Instructions
Use these restart Amazon Echo instructions to fix some unusual symptoms that your Amazon Echo First Gen smart speaker tower may have. Often, broken audio, not answering to the wake word, static noises, Etc., will clear up after a restart. Restarting Differs from Resetting Also note that RESTARTING the Amazon Echo is not the same … Continue reading Restart Amazon Echo Instructions
AC Adapter Specs for Amazon Echo Generation 2
Here, we give the AC adapter specs for the Amazon Echo Generation 2 smart speaker. Now the US version of this power plug has non folding AC prongs and a six-foot long attached cord. Plus, it is is light weight for its 21 watt power output. Furthermore, Its square, compact width and height allows easy … Continue reading AC Adapter Specs for Amazon Echo Generation 2