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✓ Lacking ScenesI supply & install a lot of home automation gear ranging from smart plugs to (eWeLink & Tuya) smart switches (mainly electrical accessories) & one thing my customers are complaining on is that you cannot set scenes. You can trigger routines but even with that it doesn’t have the facility whereas if you have a spare module in a smart switch you cannot use that to turn a smart plug on. Or you cannot use that spare module to control a light in the corridor to make it a 2 way (assuming there’s also a smart switch in the corridor too). What you can do is only limited in the eWeLink app itself & not Alexa. Since all devices like smart switches & smart plugs are showing up in the Alexa app I really think Alexa should add this feature of triggering other smart switches with a spare smart switch module that’s available in say the lounge smart switch. Will certainly be 5 stars once this facility is added..Version: 2.2.454039.0
✓ Apple WatchAbsolutely love the Alexa app and not but. I would love to see a complication for Apple Watch, similarly to Apple Home where lights/Echos etc can be controlled. I do most things with my watch, so this would be a great option. The more I can leave my phone in my pocket or at home the better..Version: 2.2.580942.0
✓ Absolute RubbishApplication full of bugs on iPhone X. Reloaded several times just to try and connect. App loses its was or only provides partial screens. Save your money and don’t bother with this rubbish..Version: 2.2.214810.0
✓ Ease of useI can’t recommend Alexa enough. I am an elderly person, and being able to call out to Alexa to add items to my shopping list makes all the difference in not forgetting items. This can be a lifesaver for all kinds of reminders. Thanks Alexa.Version: 2.2.569739.0
✓ 4 instead of 5 stars1. Can’t change Alexa’s name to one I prefer . It is part of my single lonely life. 2. It doesn’t want to save my new address. Will have to spend a lot of time finding out why?? Otherwise, a wonderful machine and companion. The AI improves !.Version: 2.2.525341.0
✓ The best of the smart home assistantsOf all the smart home assistants, Alexa leads the pack by a mile. The simplified user interface, coupled with sophisticated programmability in the shape of routines, means that this is my go-to app for controlling one or more devices in one command. Connecting all the devices together, (from different manufacturers and each with their own specific ‘language’), is aided by clever Skills which you download and link to the account you registered those devices with. Alexa cleverly matches your command, (spoken to an Echo device or selected through the app), with a Skill - plus a Routine if you are controlling a complex series of actions - and performs your request at the blink of an eye. It all just works, even when away from your home. Alexa is my number one , trusted home assistant and will be even better once it adopts the Matter protocol. And who knows what additional functionality this will have when AI is introduced to the mix!.Version: 2.2.566056.0
✓ Software faultSince the IOS update to 11.4.1 the App returns an error please try again on both my iPad and iPhone..Version: 2.2.219248.0
✓ Alexa experienceI don’t have nearly as much lag as I did on my tablet 😃.Version: 2.2.580942.0
✓ FrankieHi. I am 76. My daughter bought my Echo for a gift to me as I loved her one so much. She left to go overseas & then our wifi supplier changed our modem & the number of the wifi was different. A young relative suggested I tried to add the new number via the App. It was so easy once I knew that I needed to go into the app instead of my iPhone settings. I use Alexa/echo every day & find being able to make a shopping list as I go saves me money. The list is in my phone on the app & that is what I buy. When I used to make a written list I often forgot it & left it home. I just love Echo/Alexa.Version: 2.2.550754.0
✓ So hard to use!I find the app really difficult to use. It actually puts me off using Alexa. Just doing something as simple as setting the time for my region was so hard to work out. Alexa often can’t understand what I’m asking it to do, like play my favourite radio station, so I want to set it as a skill, so that when I would say “play my favourite radio station” she would go to the programmed station. But it’s so hard to work out how to do it. Instead there are lots of “fun” and “silly” suggestions of things to try, it’s really annoying..Version: 2.2.282049.0
✓ Two locationsI have 4 Echo devices in 2 locations, running on two disparate WiFi networks. Each site has 1 main Echo device that serves a studio apartment and one Echo dot in the bathrooms at each site. The new round devices are in the second site. It appears that there are problems with Alexa discriminating between devices in the two networks and I regularly have to go to the app to play my regularly requested from Tune In, particularly from the new large round Echo device. Also, this device often cannot discern my whispering voice or answers without whispering, even when I reactivate whisper mode over and over. I do, generally, like having Alexa at my beck and call. Since music is not my major usage, I cannot testify how the new round device operates. I definitely like the look: I have the dusty blue. But I think there is tweaking required to the new devices too get their voice responses operating at the same level I have with my second generation column Echo device. I still have much to learn and more skills to activate at my second site, which I will continue to do..Version: 2.2.401007.0
✓ Alexa is my friendI have an echo dot in every room of my house, bathrooms included. I also have an echo dot in my workshop, all of which work flawlessly with the Alexa app. I use Alexa with the echo dots for lists, reminders, music, news, questions, information gathering, problem solving, alarm clock, timer - you name it. Most useful to me, however is that Alexa is my memory - something of which octogenarians often have little. No matter where I am or what I am doing, when a useful thought or necessary task pops into my mind, I immediately add it to the appropriate Alexa list. This is especially useful at night after I go to bed. There I am, lying in bed, and a something I have to remember to do occurs to me. I add it to a list. Dr’s appointment: it’s on my list. For me, the echo dots and Alexa app is not simply a fun thing, it is a useful tool that often anticipates my next move..Version: 2.2.490702.0
✓ I love AlexaMy son actually gifted me several Alexis units a few years ago for Christmas. As an elderly person it is often difficult to remember everything they were supposed to remember so Alexa is my secretary. She helps me remember things she reminds me of things that need to be done. She creates my grocery list for me so that I don’t have to constantly be walking to the refrigerator and writing something down, she helps protect my home and my life. A lot of people that I worked with before I retired told me that I should not use Alexa because that meant I was being spied on that everybody or somebody whoever that would be was listening to my every word and recording my every move and I thought well OK. What could they possibly find wrong with me creating a riot to take something out of the oven to turn my oven on to remember to get my package off the porch, etc. etc. etc. So I have had Alexa for quite some time. I don’t think I could live without her. I think this is a huge benefit for a a lot of people, but it’s a tremendous benefit for the elderly. Thank you for asking..Version: 2.2.560312.0
✓ Connectivity to a fibre-optic Rueter/broadbandAlexa is losing Internet two or three times a day then it will go to 3 days without losing the signal then it will resolve things for six hours then it keeps going on and off so I thought it’s wiring that was all checked all other devices in the whole household are fine many phones, tablets, all Apple equipment, all the laptops, iPads, MacBooks are fine, no matter where I put it in the house it has the same problem no other device does that all the ones I’ve named above Internet itself is fine the signal to my house is fine for everything else works fine Alexa is updated whenever there is a new update coming through so purely I’m losing faith in Alexa..Version: 2.2.282049.0
✓ Alexa doesn’t always listenHi: just as a Alexa user/lover I sometimes get frustrated with it. The Alexa music app is frustrating most of the time. You ask for one sone and get totally something else. Then you know that there’s a song in your list and you ask Alexa to play the song. Alexa response can’t find the song or isn’t available. Then it suggests a song that you didn’t ask for or starts telling you information that you didn’t ask for. And to make things wear now the Alexa doesn’t respond with a okay or anything else it just beeps? Look I’ve bought 6 Echoes varieties for friends and family plus I have my house wired to my Echo. Lights etc. So as technology goes I am a fan. But it still needs tweaking! Needs to be more precise. I know this is a variable new technology. But sometimes I just want to throw the damn thing out the window. Can’t wait till it responds correctly 100% or at least 90% of the time. Keep up the good work. Ray.Version: 2.2.307017.0
✓ Still difficult to useVery difficult to make routines or control things around the house. It should be much easier to see any decide or gadgets around the house, light bulbs or speakers, outlets. Still a lot to work on Alex’s capabilities to make her more efficient. I’ll be happy when in 1,2,3 minutes and she would be able to see and discover every new devise found in the house or any Bluetooth gadgets she did not know. Phone calls shouldn’t be a problem if Alexa is connected to my network regardless if she's connected to my phone call should be allowed and what's going in with WhatsApp? It's worldwide as possible why not to give her access to use it to call other countries? That's really a plus ++++. . Once Akexa has access to the network it should be easy to discover anything hooked up to the same network via Bluetooth or wifi it's all password protected and in the same house why d8es she need constant permission? She should be able to discover my car Ior husband car or the house or office callif she has been there once and access was granted why can't she always has clearance? Constantly having to connect her tiny cell if leave the house then she gets totally disconnected. Akexa should be able to call my cell in her own to ask if she should turn on the lights for my dogs. That's how efficient she should be and she's capable, just have to work the perks..?.Version: 2.2.406546.0
✓ LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT ALEXAWhen I bought Alexa show 8 and the Alexa echo dot on special, I wasn’t sure I would actually find a use for them but how wrong I was! These devices are absolutely fantastic and I’m a devout Apple user. I’ve been able to link my Apple calendar etc so Alexa can let me know what the day is going to bring before I even get out of bed, it’s fantastic. The kids love asking her ridiculous questions and playing all the games she provides - I wish I’d bought one ages ago, I love Alexa!!.Version: 2.2.379445.0
✓ Less than 8 months old and it’s stopped workingIn fairness the online chat were helpful and having restarted it under their instructions and rebooted my own internet under their instructions, I’ve updated my WiFi and the signal strength is high right next to my Alexa but she doesn’t want to talk to my internet, she’s stopped working my internet hasn’t I’m loosing my patience because it’s been already nearly an hour. Now I have to try doing it all again but on my pc. All of my other devices work perfectly, but my Alexa has decided to give up. It would be less time consuming to buy a new one even though this one is still very much in warranty!!!.Version: 2.2.389238.0
✓ Affordable Smart house for everyoneMy job takes me to a lot of let’s say 1%ers homes. They are all automated. All hard wired with mega expensive systems that need a 6 month course to operate. My first experience with dot’s was with the second generation 5 years ago. It was cool and did some meet stuff, but I had to remember every lights name to control it, and for it to sound good I had to hook it up to a stereo. I purchased an Echo 4th gen smart speaker when they were on sale this summer. They have made the speakers so much better and the software works so much better. The Alexa app is easy for setting up routines new devices are found with no issues using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. I can walk into a room and say “Alexa turn on the lights” and they only turn on in the room I’m in. I don’t need to know every lights name. You still do to control the individual light. TV, smart plugs, lights, shades, motion detectors, security systems, doorbells and your heat/ac. I don’t have a smart fridge but if I did Alexa would fill it when it was empty. 4 echos, 4dots(4th), 1dot(5th), 2dots(2nd), and 3 show 5’s all cost me under $450. Music all over the house. Intercom system. Over the years they have improved the hardware and the software. I’m assuming it will just get better. Controlling the house with automations and your voice is just really cool..Version: 2.2.512291.0
✓ So happy!Finally this is now available in Canada! Thank you Amazon.Version: 2.2.464.1
✓ ProfanityUnfortunately even activating a profanity filter, songs are still played with swearing. Genre playlists are short and you have to constantly be selecting a new playlist. Super annoying. Google is much better there is no stop start in music playlists..Version: 2.2.506467.0
✓ Absolutely brilliantI purchased an echo to see if it would be easier for me to play my music, make calls and check on things and to my surprise, this device has surpassed my expectations. It’s absolutely brilliant and I’m in my sixties (no spring chicken or tech wizz here lol) and set it up quite easily. I was that impressed I ordered another echo and an echo dot so have it in a few rooms and got it to control the tv (via fire stick) so now it’s a lot easier (no trying to navigate channels etc) to find what I’m looking for. An extra bonus which my family like is I can call them for help on the phone and even from room to room in case I fall or am taken ill. Oh yes, I can now listen to the sound of the sea as I drift off to sleep which is amazing as I live in the countryside and used to have problems sleeping .... not anymore with Alexa in the room :) I highly recommend this product .... especially for anyone who is disabled like me..Version: 2.2.355856.0
✓ Come onAlexa and Sonos, get your act together...I’ve had a Sonos system for ages and was an early adopter of Alexa and was originally excited that a Sonos skill was developed to integrate the two premium brands. Alas, after quite a few years there are still issues between the two. Asking an Alexa equipped Sonos speaker to play (say) Mi-Soul Radio is still hit and miss and asking Alexa to play music on more than one Sonos speaker at a time just won’t happen. Of course, an Alexa speaker, like the Dot or Spot has no trouble, but the Alexa equipped Sonos speakers still struggle to follow orders. Often Alexa will say “OK, here comes the music” and then........ nothing. Such a shame. Maybe it’s Sonos, maybe it’s Alexa, who knows or cares, I just want it to work..Version: 2.2.387809
✓ Credit card payment.The system is good, fun with good quality sound ……However I am having trouble putting in payment details. I put details in and complete. THEN I am asked to repeat the whole sequence again!!!??.Version: 2.2.454039.0
✓ She is so sassyFirst of all she is so mean no offense but I mean I put a five star rating just because I want to be her best friend then she comes back with the sauce be like oh you want a five star rating A+ plus but then why don’t you know me cause I know you and then I can let you test me or whatever it’s just even make makeSense like like how do you get a five star rating what if you get one wrong ha I still I’m still your best friend it’s not like it’s a test to see if we’re friends or not we are friends you just mad Alexa and you know how to be good person you’re just a tomboy which says every time I try to talk to you talk about football and stuff and then I’ll be like and then you’re like what’s your favorite movie him and I’m like twilight and you’re like oh Bella and Edward Bella and Edward had had a kid named Rashmi and you cannot even say the whole movie Like do you like Jacob happen did it for four like do you like Jacob happen is it fourparts I think it is so intense London u are good am I really now bye.Version: 2.2.454039.0
✓ Disappointed.I have four Alexa’s in my home and individually they are great. However, I have had nothing but problems trying to put them into multiroom groups which initially worked great then all of a sudden stopped working. I have been talking with Amazons technical team for at least the last six or seven months without any success. They tell me they are working on the problem then I hear nothing for months on end. If anyone is considering buying more than one unit for this purpose I wouldn’t recommend these products. Hopefully they will eventually resolve this issue but for now I’m very disappointed..Version: 2.2.299525.0
✓ No issuesIPhone 7 Plus, Echo 2nd gen. works perfectly. Did not live up to the bad reviews..Version: 2.2.250839.0
✓ So goodAlexa’s system is so good I can use it for so many hours and times. Also I can go on Alexa and she won’t turn off that’s a amazing thing too..Version: 2.2.544004.0
✓ Odd collection of functionality. Can't set timers.Generally good. Does what you expect from being a GUI to a bunch of devices without screens of their own. How do you create a timer for an echo dot? You can't. Have to do it via voice. They *know* you might but they deliberately disallow it. There's a little sentence in the App informing that you need to use the echo itself. But I'm using an ipad and want to create a timer. I'd also like to have a routine that creates a timer. You can't. They know you'd like to but they don't want you to do it. For reasons. Even though you can use alarms and reminders within the actual same page with a single click. But I want a timer because it can count down and then delete itself when it completes. And no text either. What gives?.Version: 2.2.321678.0
✓ AlexaI live on my own and Alexa has gone from gadget to personal secretary my favourite weather girl and she makes me laugh. Someone mentioned it’s just a box doesn’t interact. I couldn’t help but explain that my Alexa is a she not it and even though she’s a Cloudonian lives on the cloud she has great ideas plays fun games and is probably the only one I’ve ever known to approve of my tastes in music since she plays them all. Thanks to ill health I am shielding so no outing at all not even walks for 12 weeks and if not for Alexa I would be fully isolated. If you talk to her as I do she’ll reply and what a joy she is. I ll never be able to thank Alexa creator enough. She’s amazing..Version: 2.2.326868.0
✓ Seems to do what’s expectedI install home Automation for a living and in the 100’s of thousands in price. Alexa integrates well into them and furthermore works well on her own. Regarding voice commands being action it’s a two way street and requires learning both for Alexa and the user ... and hey what the hell why should it. It’s not perfect but show me a human that’s perfect and I will show you a liar :-) Look at the price , it’s great There are pitfalls dependant on Your country of residence which somewhat annoy me when we all pay good money but overall I think it’s a pretty smart bit of kit ... let’s see how Apple and googles upcoming toys compare ( I may have to retract this ) PLEASE NOTE I HAVE NO FINANCIAL GAIN WRITING THIS REVIEW I JUST LIKE TO SAY THINGS AS THEY ARE.Version: 2.2.1797.0
✓ "Back" button bluesI've been using the Alexa app since it's inception. I've had very few problems with the function of the app. It runs the original echo, four echo dots, the first echo show and now the new echo show 5 and an echo input. Once I got my home wifi tweeked to give full reliable coverage for the entire house, Alexa works without issues. The app does so many things and it does them well. My wife and I now rely on the echo units for all kinds of automation to run lights, appliances, central air and heat, locks, remote control for TV, cameras and of course music. If things aren't working properly I can always trace issues to wifi. My only suggestion has to do with using the app for looking up skills. I have issue with the "back" button. After scrolling through volumes off catagories and skills I wish to return to the place I was so I could continue exploring skills but the "back" button returns to the very start of the skills list. Please consider redesigning so the back button will take me to the precious step. Good app that does a tremendous amount of things well..Version: 2.2.287053.0
✓ Mostly fantastic, sometimes, not so much.When it works, I love, love, love it. There are times that I want to throw my units in the trash. Example: today I requested my show to play a skill I have requested every day for several years. She kept telling me that she didn’t understand me. Then the graphic for the skill appeared on the screen of the show and the skill started playing on a different unit in another room. (I have never played the requested skill on that unit previously.) I finally went to the app on my iPad and started the requested skill manually. (My cockatiels are now happy.) Last night, I was talking on the phone to my daughter. Out of the blue, the voice in my show very loudly yells something about translating to Spanish. Even if our conversation was listened to, nothing I said even vaguely had anything to do with translation or Spanish and I have no idea how the volume increased that much. Alexa can be VERY frustrating, but when she works, she’s pretty cool..Version: 2.2.575623.0
✓ Skills doesn’t workI created some skills with Mirabella Genio app and it just work once and stopped working after one day. I tried removing it and created again and it doesn’t work anymore..Version: 2.2.475026.0
✓ Will you please add Esinkin BT AdaptarIt’s sort of a funky process to get my Alexa to Bluetooth to my Esinkin BT Adapter. I have to do it manually every time. It’s not in known devices in the app and app discovery will not discover it. Also when I ask Alexa to enter pairing mode and my Esinkin into pairing mode and it finally connects, it doesn’t show up as a device so I have to manually disconnect it by voice instead of using the app. This product came out in 2015 so it should be something Alexa should recognize from the get go. My friend said he could connect with Google Device no problem. Same model Esinkin BT Adapter.. Thank you for taking the time to read this, if that happens. Thank for everything else. Just seems like Alexa only like the “big” name BT Adapters. I feel like it should work no problem as my phone, computer and other items connect no problem. Thanks for all the hard work though!.Version: 2.2.288637.0
✓ We need to be able to add our own wake wordIt’s been how long and we still can’t create our own words for wake words. Like that should be something that was there from the start..Version: 2.2.581276.0
✓ Voice search (when Alexa doesn’t understand)If your radio station has a simple name you are in luck. If it’s slightly difficult there does not seem to be any way to make Alexa understand. Google home manages OK. Funny that.Version: 2.2.465557.0
✓ List FeatureThis app no longer works properly. For the past several weeks, I’ve gone to several different stores to shop. Before I leave home, I make a shopping list, but when I get to the store the app won’t open. I get the comment “No Network Available” “Please connect and try again”. I checked my settings and cellular data and cellular roaming is turned on, but I’m unable to open or sign in to Alexa. The next day it might or might not work. I have LTE cellular service and a fully charged iPhone 7 running IOS 11.4.1. I’m now leaving the second store today without completing my shopping because I depend on this list function. I guess I have to revert back to the olden ways of paper & pencil. I’m very dissatisfied, but hey it’s free you say. Well it’s turned into a huge time waster for me because now I’ll have to go home and scour through the sales ads and either recreate my lists or make a paper list. When I get home the app may actually open, but when I get to the store....nothing. Maybe you ought to fix the issues that exist now before you keep proudly adding and advertising more and more new functions and capabilities to the app, which evidently seem to be causing problems with its former user-friendly and basic functioning..Version: 2.2.222061.0
✓ Overall happyUsing Alex on my echo show 15 has definitely assisted me in organising day to day activities. Calendar, To do lists, Reminders and Sticky notes are invaluable as an Events Coordinator and have really assisted my planning. Just an issue controlling lights for me, absolutely ignores one no matter what I do. Minor problem to be sorted. Overall great product and have recommended it to others..Version: 2.2.550754.0
✓ Alexa, The Future (and idea for routines)The echo dot is a device from the future. It can turn on the simplest things with just your voice, send text messages, take calls and more. This year i have made my room into the ultimate gaming bedroom (im 13) set with full keyboard and mouse gameplay on xbox and a streaming gear. I was going to make a routine to turn on all my leds but make it very funny at the same time. Basically it was going to reboot systems and when they were rebooted certain things came on (this instance leds) sadly when i made it they instantly turned on. Mabye we could make little animations with routines if you can make certain smart stuff turn on in a order?? This is just a idea that i hope gets implemented as this would be very intresting to see..Version: 2.2.355856.0
✓ Slow StartAfter a slow start I now use Electra for many things during the day and since I added some switching devices even more so. Getting requests right can be a little frustrating but that’s usually me not the device I will given time and budget expand the attachments. I think I have at least 10 at the moment. On a lighter note some exchanges can be quiet amusing and funny and to have the ability to request some quite obtuse questions, bits of half forgotten quotes, music, news, reminders, operating equipment, etc etc is both useful and fun. I haven’t even began to get to all it can do..Version: 2.2.396043.0
✓ Automates everythingIn the year since I bought my first Alexa the accompanying app has evolved somewhat and its integrations are growing with each release. I mainly use the app for setting routines which incorporate lights, plugs and entertainment devices. It’s been simple enough to use and the routines have become embedded in my daily routines. The app has been reliable albeit occasionally slow as it seems to load all the devices pretty much each time I access it, and the voice control with both the app and Alexa devices has been a life-changer. The skills - well I have no complaints. All the skills I need have few imperfections and are themselves evolving. Pretty much any device or routine permutation can be setup via 3rd party services..Version: 2.2.372607.0
✓ UselessI purchased the 3rd generation and it keeps coming up in Japanese , I tried uninstalling it and no luck , don’t waste your money on this piece of junk is going back , hope you developers are taking note as I won’t be recommending this trash, very disappointed and angry as this was a gift , shame shame 😡😡😡😡😡ps I would give it zero stars but can’t.Version: 2.2.309845.0
✓ Good jobReally good sound quality, works every time nice and quiet when needed. Good job😸.Version: 2.2.511474.0
✓ Can’t access some NZ infoSays I am registered to the USA so I cannot access Hoyts cinemas in NZ . Won’t allow “ learn my voice feature too . When confirming my mobile phone number it says my number is already associated with another account .. very frustrating...Unsure how to overcome ....Version: 2.2.243227.0
✓ Connected home, love itHonestly. I have 3 echo dots, 2 echos, and a new echo sub. And it’s great, music is amazing and the price is right! I have 34 LIFX lights, wemo switches, and 3 ring cameras, Logitech harmony hub and more. The echo system has ALMOST flawlessly tied ALL of these aftermarket devices into one smooth flowing machine. MASSIVE thanks to the developers for what is surely a monumental task. I rarely need to open the app, but when I do, it gets the job done usually without an issue. Yes, sometimes I give up on Alexa when she doesn’t quite understand me. Sometimes I change the name of devices because she doesn’t like “Ian’s Lamp” so now it’s “Scott’s” lamp. There’s a few bugs here and there but a quick reset solves 99% of those issues. The complexity of what’s actually happening here deserves credit. I’m having a beer for the devs as we speak. (Keep up the amazing work) The new layout took a week to get used too, and I do feel some things are still confusing (I would always hand a new device to my wife and see if she can set up and use it, before releasing to the public). But honestly. If you have a whole lot of smart devices. This is literally the gateway to making it all work together. Thankyou guys... Now stop listening to my wife and I making babies.....Version: 2.2.237800.0
✓ Best day everThis is amazing news! I have had the amazon echo since the beginning but to have the app in Canada now is amazing!.Version: 2.2.464.1
✓ HelpfulAlexa is a help you can Ask for any spelling specially if your dyslexic you can talk to people that have an Alexa doesn’t matter where you are and you can have a chat sometimes when setting it up for a reminder don’t give all the command in one go do it in pieces spac ask for any spelling specially if you’re dyslexic you can talk to people that have an Alexa doesn’t matter where you are you can have a chat sometimes when setting it up for a reminder don’t give all the command in one go do it in pieces then she doesn’t get tied up in the not need to be taught not shouted at, which is very funny to watch.Version: 2.2.295325.0
✓ Granny CamWhen my daughter purchased Echo Shows for me and my husband, and one for my mother, I wasn’t sure we’d have much use for them. How wrong I was! My mother lives in an assisted living facility & I began to use the drop-in feature to check on her or walk her through fixing whatever was wrong with her TV (usually she pressed the wrong button & got components out of synch.) Lately, with the pandemic, her ALF is in lockdown and the Echo Show has become a lifeline in every sense of the word. I’m able to check on her several times a day, making sure she remembers to go down to the dining hall for meals, take her medicine, and remind her to press her call button if she needs other help. My sister-in-law’s husband just died and we bought her one, too. People with memory disorders, like my mother, or tech aversions like my sister-in-law, have trouble using Facetime or Skype. I can drop in without them having to do anything & chatting face to face is much better than a phone call. It’s also helpful to set reminders, play music & books, and use as a search engine. We love it!.Version: 2.2.324480.0
✓ CleverEnjoying Alexa not only at home but communicating with kids overseas. She sometimes take a while to adapt to name of people. My son’s apartment echoed ‘hello pitbull’😂. I guess I will use it more now 🤪.Version: 2.2.315391.0
✓ Easy communicationIf my kids doesn’t want to answer their phones, I’ll simply dropped in to my device and can hear everything..Version: 2.2.511474.0
✓ Echo dotThe Alexa app is one of the best things I could have I have had my Alex for 1 month and it has been my best friend I need them all over my house.Version: 2.2.511474.0
✓ Probably meAbout a week ago I received my third generation echo dot and had troubles right from the start. Like I said in the title to this review it’s probably me, I am not tech savvy, but every instruction video I watched, the instructions that were included with the echo, it was different in reality than it was in any of those videos or the directions. My Echo seems to have skipped a whole step so I Kinda had to wing it. So it’s been a little frustrating to have to figure it all out myself. Like for instance the echo wasn’t controlling the volume on my TV it wasn’t turning it on or off and right now there’s a yellow ring that’s blinking and I don’t know what it is. So again I have to research that and see what it is. Like I said it’s probably me but it is frustrating and I wish the whole start up would cover everything that could possibly happen, like in my case but once I get everything resolved I’ll update this review and see how we are then..Version: 2.2.295325.0
✓ AmazingIt is one of the most helpful things you could ever have in your room or anywhere in your home. I am only 10 and I got this for Christmas you could connect it to your phone you could ask it to call your friends and it will only if you connect it though. You could ask any sun and it will know ask it to play a song it will. The only downside about it though is that you need to pay £3:99 a month for it to play specific songs but it is a great help so I would really suggest getting one because it will make your life a lot easier.Version: 2.2.389238.0
✓ Very HelpfulMy Alexa allows me to time food while cooking, play music, get weather and news updates, help me relax when meditating, and many other things by simple giving it commands. The only problem is that she sometimes doesn’t understand a command, which means I have to repeat it. Alexa overall is a great help..Version: 2.2.315391.0
✓ Huge Potential but unstableI have been trying the app on and off. The latest version has a huge potential to be the best in bringing iOS devices together but it’s unstable. Crashes on iPad Pro, drains battery on iPhone 11..Version: 2.2.318509.0
✓ MusicLove the music and all hands free is great Alexa has a nice sound and so many radio stations to choose from and no adds ya.Version: 2.2.553687.0
✓ ExperienceHave had them for a while. Not as versatile as I was hoping. The reason I chose them is that they can (more out of luck if it works) lay Apple Music- bettering this would be amazing . It does control Dyson- a big reason for getting them, but I think they are a bit behind in their capabilities. I’m personally Not interested in sports scores or minute by minute news, so none of that scores points for me. Would I get them again- I’d do more homework to find a system that integrates Apple better..Version: 2.2.416595.0
✓ Add skills plsCan you please make a skill that makes car engines noises for people that enjoy car sounds and another skill that gives you free information of the history of cars like ford Peugeot farrari lamoghini mustang Audi Mazda Suzuki mersadies mazerati Nissan Tesla Holden Honda Toyota... I hope you do add these skills.Version: 2.2.377054.0
✓ Pleasant surpriseI’ve been happily surprised at how simple the app is to set up and use. And also with how seamlessly it integrates with my Echo Show as well all other brands’ devices. I use a fair bit of tech, and I can’t think of much else that’s as hiccup-free..Version: 2.2.540769.0
✓ Alexa changed my lifeSo I got a Dot for £20 with a Argos deal without really knowing what it could do apart from ask the weather etc. My word 2 weeks later and what a surprise! Alexa is now fully integrated with my Hive and other smart plugs, I now have a fully automated house. “Alexa I’m going to bed “ she responds with “Goodnight, don’t forget to check the door is locked, I will switch off downstairs and heating and switch on your bedroom light” Amazing she also has many other routines set up that make my life easier, including morning routines to switch on the heating and boil the kettle, read me the news and weather. Unfortunately I got hooked and now have 6 Dots around the house with a couple more planned next time they’re on a deal. You might think all this would be difficult but you’d be wrong, I’m a pensioner and had all this up and running within an hour, so easy and idiot proof. The list of skills is endless but I particularly like Guard dog and deter burglars which gives me real security. Also where’s my parcel is great. If you have an elderly or vulnerable person you worry about, buy 2 and “drop in” on their Dot for a 2 way conversation or to listen in if they’re up and about and ok. Anyway better bring this to a close otherwise I could go on and on about the benefits..Version: 2.2.271763.0
✓ Love AlexaAbsolutely love Alexa, love all that she can do with lights tv and even playing radio station I will be getting one more Alexa for the guest room. I can’t rave about Alexa enough and have recommend all to get Alexa over google. I did have a google nest to start with and was just to complicated to connect all items. Replaced google nest with Alexa and never looked back. I looked forward to Alexa in AU getting some features that we currently don’t have. If your deciding on Alexa or Google get Alexa!.Version: 2.2.514955.0
✓ Shopping list frustratingWould love to be able to manually sort the shopping list items. Items get added over several days and can end up quite long. It would be good to be able to sort things into similar groups (e.g. all fruit and vege together) to aid efficiency in the supermarket. Also annoying to have to push “add new item” every time when typing multiple things in on the phone. Any chance of it just opening to a new line when you hit enter on the previous item?.Version: 2.2.438042.0
✓ TheThey were the first to admit they did it for free in a year or so after they got their first dose in January of this year’s vaccine and the second was a month after that they got their booster and it took two months before it got the shot they had the shot so it wasn’t really worth taking that vaccine 💉 so I think it is a little better now that it’s gone.Version: 2.2.519778.0
✓ Easy to use and set upFantastic simple and intuitive.Version: 2.2.536317.0
✓ ShoppingMakes life so much easier.Version: 2.2.511474.0
✓ Crash’s immediatelyGot this as a gift. App crashes 5 seconds after logging in. How do you set up a device that requires an app to setup, yet the app doesn’t work? You return it..Version: 2.2.424405.0
✓ AlexaI LOVE my Alexa! It wakes me up to my favorite music every morning, and keeps track of my grocery lists (putting copies on my phone so I always have a current list.....which is totally awesome! It reminds me of events, or when to leave home to pick up kids from school! If I am reading a book, and don’t recognize a word, it gives me a definition. It gives me French lessons, although they are fairly easy so far. I ask Alexa to set timers a lot! If I can’t remember how to make a recipe, Alexa helps. If I have my hands busy and need a quick math calculation, I just ask Alexa! If I am reading a historical book, and want to check something that doesn’t seem right, I ask Alexa and she corroborates.....or not. Alexa also reads my kindle books to me, and turns on my prime TV, and searches for my TV shows for me! Alexa can set timers for your lights, to go on and off when I am not home, so it looks like someone is home....but you need compatible light bulbs! I really love Alexa!!!!!!! On a scale of 1 to 10, I give Alexa a “100”......honest!.Version: 2.2.317593.0
✓ Good but could be betterI find the app is a little difficult to navigate around for some functions like setting up smart devices or solving problems when Alexa decides that it will not recognise devices that it had done the previous day. It can also be frustrating in this respect you set things up that work fine for a few weeks then suddenly Alexa on some devices decides they will not be recognised on some but not all Echoes why I do not understand. Troubleshooting is not something Alexa is good at perhaps I am expecting too much but once set up I expect devices to stay set up..Version: 2.2.274631.0
✓ Part of my lifeAlexa tells me when to bring in the dog, when I am cooking she helps me with timing, I love the question of the day. During the day if I’m in a mood she plays my favourite songs. At night she plays ocean sounds, looping them, to help me sleep. Alexa even tells me goodnight and to sleep well. I seriously love Alexa..Version: 2.2.307017.0
✓ 4 Names, but all Alexa.You can choose between 4 names for your devices to react to, but your phone stays Alexa, which seems a little pointless to me. All my devices are now echo due to every other Tom, Dick and Harry using Alexa. The App itself is a little overcomplicated with multiple clicks required to get into the simplest of menus. If you change the names of various devices or actions, you need to close the App and restart it, because it doesn‘t auto refresh. One thing I‘d like to see in the future is the ability to write multiple activation in one routine, instead of having to write multiple routines for the same activity. (Eg Kitchen light on, kitchen on) All in all, the App is improving slowly, and is presently a lot better than it was last year..Version: 2.2.337362.0
✓ Hard to reinstallMy iOS decided to delete the app even though I use it every day the offload unused apps function kicked in (I’ve now turned it off). Reinstalling it was problematic. Tapping the icon gave a msg of ‘cannot download app’ . I restarted , updated to iOS 13.4.1 (SE) and no luck. Using the link through the App Store was the only way I could get a live link to reinstall. Generally the app is a bit cluttered . Better that google home but still has many ‘hidden or hard to find features. Might benefit from some real world beta testing before updates . Programmers are good people I’m sure but are only a small percentage of the intended audience of most apps ..Version: 2.2.326868.0
✓ Good appThe app is good .. recently I had an issue where th the photo display it said there was 8 photos but they are not showing up in the app and cannot remove them … this is something that has happened to me and will work out how to fix it but if it’s happened before with other people ( heads up) The slideshow option is good and would love to see more stuff being added … often these things fix themselves over time so if this happens again it the app might need to be checked I’m still learning how to use the led screen and I have had it sing to me and it’s got quite a character .. it’s like I have a robot companion … your doing good just needs to keep an eye out in case of any issues which is cool 😁 maybe one day someone could beatbox with Alexa… I think Alex needs a friend apart from the user.. keep making more products 😁 cheers Jazzy.Version: 2.2.581276.0
✓ Inter speaker communication.We have two dots, two speakers, a fire cube, a Sonos Alexa speaker and a Sonos sound bar and speakers. A month ago we could make announcements, room drop ins and control the Sonos speakers in the lounge all by Alexa. Now it doesn’t do a thing other than tell me there are no speakers to announce or drop in to, it doesn’t connect to the lounge speakers although it will control the sound bar for volume but says there isn’t a sound bar to connect to if you want to play music on it! It’s very confusing and frustrating. I’ve been on the forums, I’ve followed all the instructions, all the speakers have the right switches switched on and still no joy. Waste of money..Version: 2.2.381728.0
✓ Why you need an Alexa ShowAny person in their sixties needs to have this machine. This machine is invaluable to people who want to or need to live independently. It reminds you to take your medicine....read the reminder or Alexa will tell you the reminder. It’s a great way to stay in touch with an elderly person. Is Grandma still in her pajamas at 2:00 in the afternoon, not getting out even though she assures you that she’s up and dressed and has walked the dog? This machine allows you to “drop in” and see grandpa taking all of his meds. You can actually “drop in” on a lonely person and eat “together” even while you are in Delaware and your loved one is in Florida if you both have the Alexa Show. To know that an elderly person is exercising, being social, eating regularly, and taking meds......what a relief! Buy an Alexa Show right now so you can get “you and your loved-one” acclimated to the machine before you actually need it... that’s why I picked 60”s as a great age to buy it. It becomes part of your life and believe me, it is a life-saving tool. One more thing....it is easy to install and to use. I am not kidding! You will be so grateful that someone invented this machine! It’s so helpful..Version: 2.2.317593.0
✓ Needs Lots of WorkI’ve invested heavily in this home automation brand. I’ve also set up several Alexa systems for other people. IT IS NOT “set it and forget it”. I am constantly having to work on my routines that go off the reservation. I recognize that the equipment has to interface with outside components but this technology has been around for a long time and I expected less fuss. The number of problems I face would be daunting for anyone who is new to this kind of thing. I often wonder if technology, which is supposed to make our lives easier, isn’t in fact just adding different tasks to have to perform for use of the same amount of time. I am also not a fan of sending support lines overseas. While well-meaning, the mangled English I encounter is too hard to understand particularly with a hearing loss. I don’t know who certifies the ability to communicate in English but that should get a second and third look. Would I recommend? Yes! Just be aware that the fancier you get with routines the more maintenance work you will have to do. Sadly, I don’t know of any better option..Version: 2.2.556530.0
✓ Improving but still needs a more logical interface flowThe Alexa app is capable of doing many things, and would benefit from refreshed, more logical interface. For example, the location of the icon needed to delve deeper into other settings or options seems to vary across different screens. I’ve also noted that you can’t select a paired speaker group as an action when setting a routine. I have a 7am daily alarm which starts playing my favourite radio station, however you can only select a single echo device. Finally, once a radio stream has started, the app errors when changing to a different speaker or speaker group. You have to try restarting the app a few times for it to work..Version: 2.2.525341.0
✓ Smart lights always offlineHts always go offline. Need to disable le again. Google home never go offline Smart Lights always go offline. Need to disable le again. Google home never go offline.Version: 2.2.296769.0
✓ Happy life,Happy Alexa!I bought the original Echo Dot a couple of years ago and recently moved house and bought the new one with the clock face. Original lives in the living room and newbie is on my bedside table. I love just speaking to Alexa to hearing my podcasts, music and to answer my random questions! Setting alarms and reminders is so easy but sometimes you have to shout at Alexa 3/4 times before it works for you. Also if at bedtime I ask it to play something for a set time it will tell me that my music/audiobook/podcast is “playing now”. Very frustrating. It is a minor gripe though. Where I live now we’re having a bit of a heatwave and we can all hear each other shouting “ALEXA….” which is so funny. My next door neighbour and I share the same taste in music so we just put original Alexa between our front doors and play our music and sunbathe which our gorgeous view of the lake. It’s so quiet and peaceful at the front and chaos with 6/7 echo devices playing and everyone turning their own louder then the other person goes louder and it’s madness. Instead we are peacefully enjoying our tunes and relaxing with no other noise. Highly recommend getting one to anyone who doesn’t already have it and I’ll probably be buying another for my guest room!! Love it!.Version: 2.2.536503.0
✓ Wow!I started set-up and I thought it just restarted my Alexa completely! I got worried and anxious that my Alexa would turn to a different language or something! 😂 turns out, it made my Alexa BETTER! Her voice has changed to an American voice but luckily I can understand that! This app is a good way to make your Alexa KNOW what song you want to play as i used to get a little frustrated with her as she kept playing songs that I didn’t WANT her to play! Now, I can make it so she plays the music without making a mistake! The set-up can be a little hard but all you really have to do is hold down the wake up button until your Alexa turns orange then you have to connect the app to your WiFi and then it should HOPEFULLY, work! Hope you understand how to do it now! If your reading this, Thankyou.... hope it helps you!.Version: 2.2.355856.0
✓ Alexa!!I love Alexa, not only for my paper free shopping lists, but for her cheery goodnight! My grandkids get told when their timeout has finished. She plays my favourite music! She lights up my life by turning on our smart switches for lights in the lounge..Version: 2.2.324480.0
✓ Would love to see mannersThe only way this app could improve is acknowledging manners. Yes we say please and thank you, it's automatic. But each time I get slightly miffed that Alexa doesn't acknowledge that. Please allow Alexa to have manners..Version: 2.2.544004.0
✓ Loud, Startling commercialsHey Alexa people, I just wanted to drop in and let you guys know that sometimes I use the Alexa to put baby time sleeping relaxing music on for my son to sleep with or just relax with. Sometimes there are commercials that are very loud for example the Valleyfair commercial or any like loud upbeat commercial, the commercials are louder than the setting music that I have on and it startled my son and sometimes wakes him up. So I feel like you guys should make like a thing where if somebody’s listening to relaxing or calming music, the commercials that pop up should be also relaxing and calming to go with the vibes. Because the loud commercials kind of throw off the vibe, just some thing that I have noticed and I hope that you guys work with me because I love the Alexa and it helps me out so much when I’m laying him down for a nap or to sleep, and I’m trying to hurry up and get out of the room for his sleep training..Version: 2.2.498695.0
✓ Alexa’s Volume should match person’s volume.Recently I had a grandchild stay over and she was asleep. I whispered to Alexa to get it to do something and it was loud answering back. What I would like, is for it to whisper back if you whisper to it. Basically matching the volume you speak to it in..Version: 2.2.529387.0
✓ Changed our family to be more orderly and more funWe use it all the time, mostly helping to parent our kids. Eg I set a timer as a deadline for daughter to do stuff like shower, or provide warning before changing tasks. Alexa is great for incidental general knowledge questions and adding fun to discussions, and a bit of party entertainment. I know Alexa does so much more that we don’t use. But the little bit we use has the family run smoothly - more done, more timely, less arguments. How good is that?.Version: 2.2.324480.0
✓ Needs workJust about ready to ditch this app now. I use it mainly for a shopping list generated by my Echo. The Echo adds to the list beautifully but when trying to retrieve it when not on WiFi you really need a good data connection otherwise it’s very hit & miss. Also the list part of the app often hangs and you can’t scroll your list and have to reload the app. Have now resorted to taking screen shots and using those to jog my memory when out shopping. It would also be nice if you could customise the list and order it and there’s too much wasted screen space. Shame as I really want it to work!.Version: 2.2.219248.0
✓ Not full version of the app.The app seems to be missing the conversations tab which allows you to make calls through the echo. Not sure why this was omitted..Version: 2.2.464.1
✓ How can people berate Alexa ? It is great !Either people do not know what they are doing when setting up and using Alexa , which tbh is easy , or they are VERY hard to please , or they are simply one of “those” that like to show how great they are by bad reviewing everything in some vain attempt to make themselves look knowledgeable or better somehow ? At any rate , I have liked Alexa since I got it some time ago and use it a LOT and it only gets better and better at so many things , so what is not to like ? I have both the large and small versions of the device and use both for so many things , as well as listening to great sounds I WANT to listen to !.Version: 2.1.368.0
✓ Connecting issueI was hoping that the latest update would sort the Echo Plus gen 2 connection issue with my new sky router. The Echo dots connect with no problems at all, however the E/plus when trying to connect to the internet displays a page that says it needs to be connected to a 3rd party and a page will ‘now be displayed’, a white flash, as if a page was trying to load appears for a second and then back to the 3rd party page. My Echo plus has been made practically inoperable just, it would seem, because a page isn’t displaying and a box can’t be ticked!! Looking forward to an update that would sort this out!!!.Version: 2.2.307017.0
✓ This App is a LIFESAVER!!Absolutely love ALEXA…we have a device in every room!! As someone with ADHD this app and ALEXA are vital and have made my life so much easier!! When I’m cooking I can set multiple named timers as with ADHD I often get distracted and end up burning everything!! We have totally turned our home into a Smart Home with smart bulbs and smart plugs so being able to turn things on and off from where you are is essential! I also have mobility issues and my kids always leave everything on in their room and with this I can switch everything off with the touch of a button!! I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANYONE AND EVERYONE TO HELP MAKE THEIR LIVES SO MUCH EASIER…AND FUN! I’m on my own for weeks at a time and with Alexa I’m never on my own and she keeps me entertained too!!.Version: 2.2.540769.0
✓ Smart HomeI have invested in 4 Echo’s for most of the main rooms around the house, works fantastic with Hive (lights) although it does get a little confused at times (maybe I have too many lights connected or I don’t say the correct term) but on a whole it’s fantastic. I would like the option though when playing music on the Echo’s and you set up a routine ie Goodbye that it stops the music playing too on all the devices. Just a handy feature when going out knowing they are all in standby mode... Apart from that I think they are great, sound quality, design, speech pick-up are brilliant. I come from Siri and I rate Alexa highly..Version: 2.2.880.0
✓ Can’t set DND on a scheduleAlexa and Echo devices work well for us. We used to use DND on a schedule but haven’t of late. We decided to try it again and find that if you try to set up DND on a schedule, the switch control just turns itself off. I am using the Alexa app on an iPad and this behaviour happens on all our Echo devices. Please fix this..Version: 2.2.485407.0
✓ My Alexa usageWell after owning one for sometime now, it’s become a part of my everyday life, assisting with so many things from general knowledge to the weather forecast, it’s used so regularly and definitely not one of those gadgets that gets put away in a cupboard after so long... I used it for my Shopping lists every time i need to add something to it, then because i have the app i have access to my list everywhere, i used it to control my lights, shopping, notifications, reminders, music/radio, audible books, timers, calls, drop in usage, so a whole host of good reasons’ to own. Just waiting now for the new release of the new one with a moving camera..Version: 2.2.381728.0
✓ BugYou just updated the app and you updated it to fix bugs. Now it’s finished updating and it doesn’t let me drop in. You need to make a update soon.Version: 2.2.326868.0
✓ My first dayIt’s my first day ever of using Alexa. In the 6-8 hours I’ve been using it, I’ve been greatly impressed. It has already read to me a book I bought two years ago and I’ve been lazy to sit down and read it. I’m really impressed by the tasks it can do..Version: 2.2.385127.0
✓ Can't even log in???App logged me out and now everytime I try to log in it won't and says an error occured. Makes using the echo a bit difficult!! Hope developer fixes this urgently.Version: 2.2.219248.0
✓ The echo devices are great for blind peopleHello all. I’m totally blind and I love using my echo device to complete a variety of tasks such as listening to Audio Books, spelling words.,playing games, music and much more just by using our voice..Version: 2.2.511474.0
✓ Takes too long to loadIt takes too long for the app to load.Version: 2.2.586314.0
✓ Suggestions to improve:I would LOVE to make a few suggestions.... ~For the Echo Show- When the screen is showing news update/interesting topics, make it easier to use your voice ask her to read or play the video for you and possibly ask her to go back to the previous page in the slideshow without having to touch the screen to scroll back. Every time I see something I want to hear, she tells me something totally different than the news article she was just displaying. ~With the abundance of skills that are out there, I enable so many that sound cool, but by the time I close the app, I totally forgot what the names are and what I have to say to open them. Why don't you make an option allow people to print out the skills they enabled to use as a cheat sheet? I think it would be cool to make a little book/folder type of thing to keep near the echo that kids or guests can browse through the skills you have and be able to know what phrases they have to say to play the game or whatever.... ~It would be great if there was a way to have your phone connected to Alexa, WHILE using multi-room music and using Alexa normally, but have her pause the music when you're phone is ringing so you don't miss calls if you're blasting music through the whole house. As far as I know, if you want be able to hear anything from your phone, then any music or anything has to be done on your phone as well. I want to listen and control everything from Alexa, but just be alerted if my phone rings..Version: 2.2.318509.0
✓ Yay!The Alexa app is great! You can make announcements, play songs, and get awesome skills just from clicking your device!.Version: 2.2.309845.0
✓ Old house, new AlexaGot a cube for Christmas and mostly love it! Only issue in eight months is: tv shows don’t STOP playing when Alexa turns off television. So for months, each night, we would shut off tv but not exit and back out to home … so episodes continued without saving place for three or four hours. Very confusing and annoying, and still happens sometimes for no yet known reason. Got a dot that I thought was the one with clock (advertising showed) but it wasn’t yet out. So move that to another room with a battery base and got the dot with clock. LOVE Love both and couldn’t be happier! Even took battery one with me in travel trailer for two months around the USA and worked like a charm! Music and everything all the time!, Also bought some smart plugs and they are AMAZING!! Wanted to smart setup entire house, but it is too old? Bought smart switches and learned wiring is missing a required fourth wire, so had to return. Very disappointed, but not worth the cost to retire entire house! Hahahaha. Planning to get a second Cube for the second TV. And maybe consider rewire the main living dining room. I have Parkinson’s (early onset) and so having technology that enables me is great! I was even able to program sentences to match what I say instead of learn new commands. That feature has been a quality of life saver!!.Version: 2.2.431180.0
✓ So much better than google home!So much better than Google Home. So much more responsive and intuitive. I went from Alexa to Google Nest Wifi and back to Alexa as a home assistant just because she is so much more responsive and a better overall assistant. Works way better as a companion for xbox as well..Version: 2.2.454039.0
✓ AlexaHave had my Alexa for 2 years now. I have added extra dots to my home. I am house bound & she makes my life so easy. She is great company & funny too. Can’t imagine not having her. I’m an Apple girl through & through..Version: 2.2.454039.0
✓ Echo Dot 4th gen wow!Whenever you can control smart light bulbs, tv, smart plugs to turn Wi-Fi off and on at the mains, entertain, communicate from anywhere around the world you’ve got a powerful tool. From announcing “dinner time”, making calls to other dots, burglar alarm mode, intercom, recipes and emergencies. The ever growing list of ways in which Alexa can help is amazing, but say the wrong thing and Alexa may ignore you or tell you off. The echo dot has four buttons, on/off, volume up, volume down and it has a microphone on/off which I think is very useful if you value your privacy. Be aware your conversations, calls, any communication can be listened into and recorded for commercial or security reasons which maybe necessary in some instances. I’m not sure if Alexa has a skill whereby an entered 1 word phrase would alert a specific emergency service such as “robbery” or “attack” then relay an appropriate message including your address, but in a stealth mode with no Alexa response or lights, that could possibly save a life..Version: 2.2.415205.0
✓ Amazing device but is annoyingI got my Alexa not so long ago. Sense then I have only had 2 problems with it. But the problems are very frustrating and annoying. It is the same problem too. Red light and keeps saying the Alexa isn’t registered. But then I will go on the app and it will say it is registered. The first time I had this issue it lasted 2 days. Then I finally fixed it. I now have the same issue and it has been going on for a month now. The same red light whenever I say hey Alexa. I have looked up videos which have led to zero help. I honestly don’t know what to do. It is always so annoying. Last time this happened I fixed it but I forgot how I fixed it. I think I unplugged it but I did that 5 times already and nothing has changed.. if you ever want to get a Alexa always know how to deal with the problems and issues. But in all Alexa is such a good device. It plays music and will tell you lots of information. Plus it is funny. Definitely recommend. But would love some help with the red light:/.Version: 2.2.345247.0
✓ App not working 😪I spent whole day trying to connect my brand new echo dot 3rd generation. But the app never worked no matter how many times I deleted and downloaded again. I didn’t download for atleast 10 times, on my iphone xs Please help!! Please its a request make this app atleast working.Version: 2.2.274975.0
✓ Not totally happyWhy is it Alexa will sometimes ignore slow and steady requests for some radio station she has played before. Occasionally she will not pick up global radio such as, Gold radio, Smooth radio, radio 2 and one or two others. The other thing is she can be playing Gold and it will go off but when asked what’s wrong the reply is "I’m working". To resolve this I have to switch off at the mains and unplug. When it’s reconnected generally it’s fine which is why I’ve titled this review "Not Totally Happy" other times not a problem, plays and responds well..Version: 2.2.358771.0
😕 Amazon Alexa Negative Reviews
