The Alexa App, In-Depth, Part 1 (Smart Home Series, Part 2)

The Alexa App, In Depth, Part 1: 

Getting the Alexa App,
Adding your Echo, and

Using Alexa as a Media Player
    

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The Alexa App is the Companion to the Echo Family of Devices;
Use the Alexa App to Set Up and Customize your Echo Device.

Part one of this series introduced Alexa and the Amazon Family of Echo Devices.  This week, we're starting our in-depth look at the Alexa app. This app is the companion to the Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices.  You set up your Echo and other Smart Home Devices using the Alexa App.

There is a lot to Alexa and the app itself, too much really to cover in one post. Thus, we're going to start with how to get the app, and what the app is compatible with. Then we'll go on to show you how to pair an Echo device with the app.  Finally, we'll talk about using Alexa as a media player. Part 2 of this article, (which will be Part 3 of the series) will continue our review of all the things you can do with Alexa.  After that, we'll review various Smart Home Devices and how to integrate them with Alexa.

Technology For The Beach

My Favorite Beach Technology

Underwater MP3 Players, Kindles, and Dry Bags

Summer is upon us.  And for many of us, that means Beach Season.  Here in Florida, we go to the beach all year long, even if it is not warm enough to go in the water.  Many of us like to read on the beach.  We like to walk and listen to music.  But sand and water can kill electronics if you do not protect them.

Believe it or not, one can safely take their tech to the beach with the right accessories.  You can purchase waterproof electronics.  You can also purchase cheap accessories to protect the gear you already own. Today, I am going to review what I carry in my own beach bag.

An Underwater MP3 Player

Did you know you can buy inexpensive MP3 players that you can wear while you swim?  I think my all time favorite piece of Beach Gear is my Underwater MP3 player.