Alexa routines are a series of actions that are triggered by a single voice command or event. Instead of having to invoke each action separately, a sequence of actions can be triggered at the same time, making your life easier and saving you time. But Alexa users sometimes find that their routines are not working … Read more
Alexa is a voice-activated virtual assistant developed by Amazon. It integrates with a range of smart home devices, including Amazon’s Echo Dot smart speaker. With a simple voice command, Alexa can perform a number of functions, such as playing your playlist. But lately, a lot of Alexa users are reporting that Alexa is having trouble … Read more
A question people often ask in the forums is “can Alexa change Ring camera modes?” The answer is yes, but you will need to create a four-digit passcode. This is a security measure that stops someone outside your house from changing your Ring modes. In this article I’ll be showing you step-by-step how to set … Read more
If you are wondering “can Alexa make phone calls without a smartphone?”, the answer is yes. However, you will need a smartphone to begin with. That’s because you’ll need to choose some options in the settings of the Alexa smartphone app. You’ll also need to import the contacts from your smartphone into Alexa. But once … Read more
‘Can Alexa queue songs?’ is a question I see a lot in the forums. The answer is no: Alexa cannot queue up a list of songs to be played one after the other. For that, you would need to create a playlist. And you can ask Alexa to play a playlist. But we’ll get to … Read more