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Anyone here have an Amazon Echo?

Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:31 pm
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
59374 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:31 pm
How do you like it?

What do you use it for?

Any tips?

Received one for Christmas and am curious how everyone uses it.
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
20642 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:33 pm to
I got an echo dot for Christmas.
Posted by Tactical Insertion
Member since Feb 2011
3205 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:34 pm to
Peasant
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
20642 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:35 pm to
My family doesn't like me, what can I say?
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:36 pm to
There are a couple of threads on the Tech Board about it. You'd probably find some tips and stuff there.
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
32429 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:36 pm to
No need for that nonsense. The OT has butlers .
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
71820 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:36 pm to
I got one too. Haven't done much other than music, d/L a few skills, and asked it random stuff we were talking about. I used the timer while cooking Christmas dinner.
Posted by iAmBatman
The Batcave
Member since Mar 2011
12382 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:36 pm to
No but we do have a Tech Board, you should check into it.
Posted by WONTONGO
Member since Oct 2007
4395 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:36 pm to
quote:

I got an echo dot for Christmas.


Good luck man. I heard Amazon hasn't released the recordings yet.
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
139098 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:59 pm to
Mine is in the middle of a police investigation.
Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:01 pm to
We got one as well. Need to figure it out myself.
Posted by Fonzarelli
Dallas
Member since Jan 2015
4103 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:11 pm to
I also got the dot. If you plan to have a few of them in your house or want to connect it to a speaker (either through an aux cord or bluetooth) then it is the better option.

I won't have much use for it for awhile outside of a voice activated spotify and uber caller, until I start automating the home (i.e. smart lights, air condition, and locks)
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
27509 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:15 pm to
A microphone inside my house? No thanks. Would rather hold onto the last bit of privacy we're allowed.
Posted by Fonzarelli
Dallas
Member since Jan 2015
4103 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:24 pm to
quote:

A microphone inside my house?


I dont know you, but if you have any sort of smart phone, then you already have a microphone inside your house. And anywhere you take it.
Posted by jwall3
Member since Jun 2008
3029 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:26 pm to
I use it for music, turning on/off the lights, adjusting the thermostat, and other random skills.
Posted by Ed Osteen
Member since Oct 2007
59342 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:26 pm to
You think your cell phone isn't a live microphone?
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59437 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:27 pm to
Yes.

I enjoy it.

To control stuff and ask it stupid questions.

Download the app.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
122525 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 7:58 pm to
Does it do anything more than what I can do with my phone? I mean, it seems to be a slightly upgraded siri.. but its worthless if you are not home.
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
59374 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:01 pm to
Been messing with it so far just playing music and asking questioms and it's pretty legit.

A lot of potential here.
Posted by AtlantaLSUfan
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2009
27509 posts
Posted on 12/29/16 at 9:02 pm to
At least my phone will sound like the inside of my pocket.
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