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



How to Link Pandora to Echo Dot Speaker

This post shows how to link Pandora to Echo Dot speakers. Note that Amazon Echo Dot devices do not come with Pandora enabled by default. Indeed, Pandora will not play if not first set up. E.g. If you ask an Echo Dot to play Pandora when not set up, she says something like, “To play … Continue reading How to Link Pandora to Echo Dot Speaker



Alexa Set Up Instructions for Echo Speakers

Here we offer Alexa set up instructions, that show setup of any Alexa Echo  smart speaker.  This piece lists what you’ll need to get your new speaker going in your home.  You would set up a speaker when the following occurs. You get a new one. When someone gives you a used one. Or when … Continue reading Alexa Set Up Instructions for Echo Speakers



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