07-20-2017, 08:30 PM | #2326 |
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It showed up in my Alexa app, but I can't figure out how to use it. I think it's in the Amazon shopping app though.
When I pressed the mic in there and asked "what time is it", it showed me a bunch of books with "What Time is it" in the title. |
07-21-2017, 01:15 PM | #2327 | |
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07-21-2017, 01:40 PM | #2328 |
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So...wait..Amazon is adding ALEXA to the AMAZON app, but NOT to the ALEXA app?
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07-21-2017, 01:43 PM | #2329 |
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07-21-2017, 03:02 PM | #2331 |
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They do make some wacky decisions over there.
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07-21-2017, 09:19 PM | #2332 |
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Very weird. I ordered the Amazon Bluetooth wireless speaker (blue) using Alexa. Needed it for audiobooks (it reaches the livingroom). The price was $31.99. Ordering through Alexa was supposed to be $27. Instead, the price ended up being $18.41 through Alexa. So, good deal if you need an additional speaker for your Dot (or your phone). Typically, you can go one room over with a bluetooth wireless speaker with no loss.
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07-22-2017, 06:29 PM | #2334 | |
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07-24-2017, 03:04 PM | #2335 |
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One day only sale on Echo for $129.99
Amazon has a one day sale on the Echo for $129.99, a $50 savings. Sale is for today, July 24.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6AO69U...4C75H1XKQ&th=1 TM, Before you ask or comment, no I didn't check the deals thread as I don't have it bookmarked. Last edited by jswinden; 07-24-2017 at 03:07 PM. |
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Roomba maker may share maps of users' homes with Google, Amazon or Apple
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07-25-2017, 09:05 PM | #2337 |
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I don't need you to have a Roomba to get a floor plan of your house, just your address. Unless of course you have an un-permitted addition. Permitted floor plans are public record and on line (at least in my state). I found that out when I bought my house, I had the floor plans before I ever saw the house.
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07-25-2017, 10:12 PM | #2338 | |
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