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Old 11-23-2017, 02:11 PM   #2671
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Amazon is offering a smart plug for $5 with any Echo or Dot purchase, which means I got the smart plug and the Dot for only $35.
That's a great deal!
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Old 11-23-2017, 03:51 PM   #2672
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That's a great deal!
I know! I've been wanting to get a smart plug anyway, so it's like getting the Dot practically free. I think the smart plug will be especially useful for some of my Christmas lights.
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Old 11-23-2017, 04:55 PM   #2673
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Oh! The TP-link mini smart plug 2 pack is a great price. I've had my eye on the minis since they came out, waiting for a price drop. We have four of the bigger ones currently in the house, I can swap out two of them, and relocate the big ones elsewhere.
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Old 12-06-2017, 06:35 PM   #2674
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Google v Amazon: YouTube app pulled from Fire TV and Echo Show

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Public spat between two of world’s biggest tech companies intensifies as Google uses access to video platform as leverage to force retailer to sell its products

Google is using YouTube as leverage over Amazon to try and force the world’s largest retailer to sell its Home smart speakers, Chromecasts and Nest products.

Google has pulled official support for YouTube from Amazon’s Echo Show and Fire TV devices, meaning that owners can no longer access the video site through a YouTube app.
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Old 12-12-2017, 05:10 AM   #2675
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Amazon’s Alexa can now play music for your alarm

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Amazon has added music alarms to Alexa. For all Alexa devices that support alarms, which include all the Echo devices but does not include Fire TV devices, you can select a song or type of music to be played when the alarm goes off, instead of the alarm sound being played. The feature works with all of the supported music services available through Alexa, which include Amazon Music Unlimited, Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.

To set a music alarm, simply say “Alexa, set an alarm with [music choice] at [time].” Another acceptable command is “Alexa, wake me up at [time] to [music choice].” If you want the alarm to automatically repeat, you can add “…everyday” or “…every [day of the week]” to the end of either command.
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Old 12-12-2017, 05:14 AM   #2676
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Old 12-12-2017, 09:16 AM   #2677
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Amz Echo Sale -- retail/lowest/Blk Fri/current --> details

...and the offer to add a TPLink smart outlet for $5 is still on as well.
That pushed me over the edge. I hope my wife doesn't read this thread. The Echo 2 will likely be her stocking stuffer.
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Old 12-12-2017, 12:48 PM   #2678
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What's New?

Alexa's new features, skills and devices.

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Music Alarms

Wake up to your favorite music and radio stations on Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.

To get started, select a default music service: Settings > Music & Media > Default Music Service
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  • "Set an alarm to Adele"
  • "Wake me up to country music"
  • "Set an alarm to BBC News on TuneIn"
  • "Wake me up to Kiss FM on TuneIn"
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Better with Amazon Music

Ask Alexa...
  • “Wake me up to relaxing music"
  • “Wake me up to pop music for running”
  • “Wake me up with Location by Khalid"
  • "Wake me up to the song that goes... I've paid my dues time after time"
  • "Alexa wake me up to 80's music"
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Old 12-12-2017, 01:04 PM   #2679
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The new music alarm feature sounds good. These little additions to the Alexa devices are why they are so popular.
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Old 12-12-2017, 01:34 PM   #2680
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The new music alarm feature sounds good. These little additions to the Alexa devices are why they are so popular.
Ya know, for all that the Echo can do, I only use it to play music and audiobooks, and the occasional kitchen timer.
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Old 12-12-2017, 01:37 PM   #2681
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...and the offer to add a TPLink smart outlet for $5 is still on as well.
That pushed me over the edge. I hope my wife doesn't read this thread. The Echo 2 will likely be her stocking stuffer.
Thanks for the reminder. I keep forgetting to add it to the list. It's now added
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Old 12-12-2017, 04:05 PM   #2682
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That pushed me over the edge. I hope my wife doesn't read this thread. The Echo 2 will likely be her stocking stuffer.
That's must be a good size stocking! Hope there's still room in there for candy!
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Old 12-12-2017, 04:10 PM   #2683
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That's must be a good size stocking! Hope there's still room in there for candy!
The trick will be preventing the Echo from crushing the chocolate Santa.
Actually, it's supposed to have same-day delivery, so if it shows up in time tonight, it'll be a Hanukkah gift instead.

[ETA:. It showed up in time!]

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Old 12-13-2017, 12:34 PM   #2684
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Ya know, for all that the Echo can do, I only use it to play music and audiobooks, and the occasional kitchen timer.
Don't use it for audio books (I find the immersion of headphones much better), but I could't live without the shopping list or timers. And it's useful when I'm in the kitchen and need to do a quick conversion between units.

And, of course, it controls the lights in several rooms.
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The $5 TP-Link Smart Plug Promo is sold out.

You can still get them on sale for $20. Echo purchase not required.
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