Alexa goes Mobile - Page 3

andyh2000 · 03-06-2016, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by murg

And most of them end badly for the humans.

Two words - 'Demon Seed'.

Andrew

Tarana · 03-06-2016, 09:14 PM

I mostly use my Echo for weather updates, timers and music. I'm getting the hang of the audiobooks, although I have other devices for that. I'm adding a light switch so I don't have to walk down my dark hall and fall over the cat (can't see as well as I once did). I love my Echo, very nice speaker, but can't, at this time, justify paying $179 for another. I recently started using the text-to-speech for those kindle books that don't have an audiobook and that is working well!

I'm getting the Echo Dot, and will likely place it in the kitchen. I have several good speakers if I need one. It's mostly to benefit my Mom, but if she doesn't care for it, I can put it a different area and eventually, it would be in my sewing room. My bedroom already has an Itouch devoted to it, and no need for any further automation.

tubemonkey · 03-06-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

I recently started using the text-to-speech for those kindle books that don't have an audiobook and that is working well!

I tried it and didn't like the results. I'll give it another shot sometime soon.

booklover6 · 03-07-2016, 07:53 AM

The Echo Dot appeals to me for it's use as an alarm clock. Are there similar devices on the market?

tubemonkey · 03-07-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

The Echo Dot appeals to me for it's use as an alarm clock. Are there similar devices on the market?

booklover6 · 03-07-2016, 08:35 AM

Too messy!

I think I'll just put Alexa in my bedroom and use her as my alarm.

I have a jungle chicken (see my avatar) that makes all kinds of noises, but she doesn't adhere to a schedule, or follow orders.

MikeB1972 · 03-07-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

The Echo Dot appeals to me for it's use as an alarm clock. Are there similar devices on the market?

Similar to an alarm clock?

booklover6 · 03-07-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB1972

Similar to an alarm clock?

I know, right? But alarm clocks make horrible sounds, or play the radio. So if someone (like a child) messes up the station, the alarm won't make any sound when it goes off. Which means I won't wake up. But the echo makes nice sounds.

Cinisajoy · 03-07-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

The Echo Dot appeals to me for it's use as an alarm clock. Are there similar devices on the market?

Your cell phone.

wodin · 03-07-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

Too messy!
I have a jungle chicken (see my avatar) that makes all kinds of noises, but she doesn't adhere to a schedule, or follow orders.

Just don't teach her to say "Alexa".

booklover6 · 03-07-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Your cell phone.

No way....not that I get texts in the middle of the night, but I could. Or app notifications. That's not something I want to hear when I'm asleep LOL

tomsem · 03-07-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

No way....not that I get texts in the middle of the night, but I could. Or app notifications. That's not something I want to hear when I'm asleep LOL

Airplane mode fixes this.

tomsem · 03-07-2016, 11:36 PM

I ordered a Dot. Yes I got the $99-with-voice-remote deal for Prime members, but that is not the proper price comparison. Now that same thing is $179 without a remote. It is half the price if you don't need speakers. But yes, I'm sure there will be promotions in the future that will get it below the initial $89 price.

I'd like to see them upgrade Echo devices to support pairing with Bluetooth headset/headphones so they can be used 'silently' (with respect to other people, in workplaces etc.). Not sure Dot output will work with wired headphones, but hope so.

wodin · 03-08-2016, 11:43 AM

I'd like to see a Dot like appliance with a built in cellular modem and data plan (as opposed to a mobile hot spot), and 12 volt DC power supply for my car. And of course a boat load of skills designed for use in the car.

I believe at least one auto manufacturer is looking at this.

Just last night, on my way to the supermarket, I was wishing I could add something to my shopping list, but of course Alexa had to stay home.

QuantumIguana · 03-09-2016, 11:07 AM

I'll get an Amazon Echo when the price drops; I won't pay $179 for it. I play with it on my Fire TV, and it's useful, but the AI has to get a lot smarter.

03-07-2016, 08:35 AM	#36
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Too messy! I think I'll just put Alexa in my bedroom and use her as my alarm. I have a jungle chicken (see my avatar) that makes all kinds of noises, but she doesn't adhere to a schedule, or follow orders. Last edited by booklover6; 03-07-2016 at 09:05 AM.

03-07-2016, 11:36 PM	#43
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,004 Karma: 27060353 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	I ordered a Dot. Yes I got the $99-with-voice-remote deal for Prime members, but that is not the proper price comparison. Now that same thing is $179 without a remote. It is half the price if you don't need speakers. But yes, I'm sure there will be promotions in the future that will get it below the initial $89 price. I'd like to see them upgrade Echo devices to support pairing with Bluetooth headset/headphones so they can be used 'silently' (with respect to other people, in workplaces etc.). Not sure Dot output will work with wired headphones, but hope so. Last edited by tomsem; 03-07-2016 at 11:39 PM.

03-08-2016, 11:43 AM	#44
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I'd like to see a Dot like appliance with a built in cellular modem and data plan (as opposed to a mobile hot spot), and 12 volt DC power supply for my car. And of course a boat load of skills designed for use in the car. I believe at least one auto manufacturer is looking at this. Just last night, on my way to the supermarket, I was wishing I could add something to my shopping list, but of course Alexa had to stay home. Last edited by wodin; 03-08-2016 at 11:46 AM.

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03-06-2016, 09:14 PM	#32
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,060 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I mostly use my Echo for weather updates, timers and music. I'm getting the hang of the audiobooks, although I have other devices for that. I'm adding a light switch so I don't have to walk down my dark hall and fall over the cat (can't see as well as I once did). I love my Echo, very nice speaker, but can't, at this time, justify paying $179 for another. I recently started using the text-to-speech for those kindle books that don't have an audiobook and that is working well! I'm getting the Echo Dot, and will likely place it in the kitchen. I have several good speakers if I need one. It's mostly to benefit my Mom, but if she doesn't care for it, I can put it a different area and eventually, it would be in my sewing room. My bedroom already has an Itouch devoted to it, and no need for any further automation.

03-07-2016, 07:53 AM	#34
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	The Echo Dot appeals to me for it's use as an alarm clock. Are there similar devices on the market?

03-09-2016, 11:07 AM	#45
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	I'll get an Amazon Echo when the price drops; I won't pay $179 for it. I play with it on my Fire TV, and it's useful, but the AI has to get a lot smarter.