After reading about all of that uses you guys are getting out of it, I decided to go ahead and buy one. I was going to wait for Black Friday, but last week they had prime day and I was able to get one for the same price as it was on Black Friday. Basically saved about $50. Q
On Sunday, July 17, 2016, Ed Tessier <[email protected]> wrote: > this is exactly the way I am using my Eco as well, with the addition of > setting alarms, setting timers for kids homework, checking on my Google > calendar, etc. > > The big thing I'm missing (and it might be out there but I don't have time > to be constantly hunting) would be the ability to place a hands-free call > to my attendant at the other end of my house either via voip or my iPhone > > basically I'm a huge fan. Even my wife thinks and I was able to it's a > useful gadget! > > *Ed Tessier* > 909-623-0535 > Mobile: (909) 994-5900 > 909-623-2082 > > *Jeved Management, Inc.* > > On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 7:48 PM, Bobbie Humphreys < > [email protected] > <http://j.link-url.io/?r=MTAwMA0KDQoNCjEzYjAwMDAwMDA1ZjRiMA0KbWFpbHRvOmJvYmJpZWh1bXBocmV5czdAZ21haWwuY29tDQp0cnVlDQpxdWFkLWxpc3RAZXNraW1vLmNvbQ%3d%3d> > > wrote: > >> I got my Echo about 4 months ago and use it everyday. >> I use it to turn on lights via a hub called Wemo Switch, no special light >> bulb required. >> I have 2 Wemo Switches for 2 different lamps. The Wemo will turn on any >> devivpce you have it plugged into. >> It was a very easy set up through my iPad. I can turn on/off my lights >> verbally or on th app on my iPad. >> >> I also ask my Echo for "Flash Briefing" everyday witch is a 2-3 minute >> news update. >> >> Recently, I've been playing jeopardy, it will ask 6 questions daily. >> >> I can get weather in my town or anywhere in the world. >> >> I ask Echo to Wikipedia anything I can on the internet. >> >> It will tell you jokes, help you with math, spelling or definitions of >> words. >> >> The Echo will also play music with outstanding sound. >> >> If your interested in how to set it up and what is involved, go to >> YouTube. >> Bobbie >> >> Smile Everyday >> > >
