Millennials and smart gadgets, especially home gadgets such as Amazon Alexa, go hand in hand. After all, what better way is there to truly make your living space feel like home than by incorporating gadgets for smart house into the mix?
But did you know that Alexa has many hidden tricks and settings just waiting for you to uncover? In this post, you’ll be blown away by how simple it is to tweak your Amazon Alexa so you can finally enjoy its superpower.
We are talking about super helpful tricks like setting up a morning alarm, scheduling reminders and to-dos, creating shopping lists, controlling the lights in your house, playing music, or even streaming videos. So let’s get some tweaks into action.
Switch On the Brief Mode
Let’s be honest. Sometimes, Alexa is way too talkative, and we just don’t have the time to listen. So why not switch on Alexa’s brief mode instead? This shortens the responses from Alexa and also makes her more concise with her replies. To switch it on when you’re in a rush, simply go to settings -> Brief Mode. You can also say, “Alexa, turn on brief mode” to activate it.
Set up an Emergency Contact
We all want to stay safe and sound in our homes, but what if something goes wrong? If you’re ever in a situation where you need help, Amazon Alexa can be programmed with your emergency contact numbers so they can be quickly alerted when you ask for help. To do this, go to settings -> emergency contacts and enter the details of someone you trust.
Create a Multi-Room Music System
Having multiple Alexa speakers in different rooms can be your own personal sound system! You can play different music in each room or create a multi-room group so that the same song plays everywhere at once. To do this, simply go to settings -> Multi-Room Music and create a group with all the Alexa devices in your house.
Create Routines
Routines are like mini-scripts that Alexa can follow to do a series of tasks at once. For example, you can create one routine to turn on the lights and play some music when you get home after work. To do this, go to settings -> Routines and set up your desired routines. The best part about setting routines is that you can create customized ones with Alexa to do whatever task you want. Just remember to be creative and think of all the possibilities. There is so much that we can’t stop loving Alexa.
Secure Your Amazon Account
It’s very common to find people using their Amazon accounts to store personal information like credit card details, addresses, and other sensitive information. To ensure your account is secure and all the data is safe, you can enable two-factor authentication or use a password reset code. You can also change your Amazon account’s security settings to limit access only to trusted devices or networks. To do this, go to settings -> Security and follow the on-screen instructions.
These are just some of the many tweaks you can apply to your Alexa account to make it smarter. With a bit of tinkering around and patience, you can truly transform your Amazon Alexa into an intelligent personal assistant. Say the word, and Alexa will be ready to help. Just don’t tweak her too much, as she might turn into a killer robot one day.…