{"id":2452,"date":"2018-03-08T12:41:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T18:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=2452"},"modified":"2018-03-08T12:41:20","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T18:41:20","slug":"amazon-echos-10-best-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/amazon-echos-10-best-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Echo\u2019s 10 Best Voice Commands & Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazon Echo is a multifunctional smart speaker that can do an unbelievably wide range of things, from ordering groceries to keeping you company. If you\u2019re thinking about ordering this nifty smart speaker for your home, or you\u2019ve recently purchased one, take full advantage of all it has to offer with these 10 best Amazon Echo features, capabilities, and highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n

1) Smart Home Compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Amazon Echo<\/span><\/a> offers complete compatibility with all of your other <\/span>smart home products<\/span><\/a>. Deck out your home with all kinds of smart home upgrades that will change the way you live, and control them all with Amazon Echo voice commands. Dim the lights, adjust the thermostat, set the alarm, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2) Far-field voice recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This smart speaker is fully loaded with 7 microphones strategically arranged to enable the speaker to hear you from across the room from all directions, even in noisy environments or while the music is playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3) Customization<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Amazon stepped up the Echo aesthetics by providing design shells (sold separately) in six different veneers and finishes to match your unique style. Choose from a charcoal, heather gray, or sandstone fabric or pick your favorite sophisticated finish in oak, walnut, or silver.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4) Unlimited Potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The crown jewel of the Amazon Echo is Alexa, a life-like computer assistant that possesses a wide range of capabilities (or \u2018skills\u2019) and responds to hundreds of different voice commands. Thanks to innovative developers, Alexa is constantly improving and adapting to the needs of the common user. With Alexa\u2019s ever-increasing list of skills and abilities, Amazon Echo will continue to do more and more with each update.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5) Your New DJ<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alexa can play thousands of songs from Amazon’s Prime Music catalog and Spotify. All you have to do is give the word. You don\u2019t even have to request a specific song; you can simply ask Alexa to play a certain genre, playlist, or artist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6) Your Personal Assistant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Owning an Amazon Echo really is like having your very own personal assistant. Say the word and Alexa will handle all kinds of mundane day-to-day tasks for you. A few examples include adding events to your calendar, calling an Uber, ordering a pizza, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7) The Tie-Breaker<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Did you know that Alexa can settle a debate or break a tie for you? Who will do the dishes? Who gets to pick the movie? Allow an impartial third party to decide by using the following voice commands:<\/span><\/p>\n

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