hi. well this really doesn't relate to Window-eyes at all. but...
i'll answer the questions after each one.
Once I connect to theinternet, then the questions.
First
Can I connect to my computer and if so, where
The echo dot is not meant to connect to your computer in any way at all,
it's a stand-alone device that requires you to have a wireless network.
You plug the echo dot into a wall outlet, and then you connect to it
with your smartphone or tablet in the settings screens under wi-fi.
You must have a smart phone or a tablet and the Amazon Alexa app to
set up and control any of the Echo devices. Once the Alexa app is
installed, you'll need to sign in using your Amazon username and password.
Second:
If I ask elexa to play neil diamond and it is on my computer, will it play
and if so, through my computer speakers or through the echo dot
Again, your computer isn't involved here, so it'll play through the echo dot.
All the music that's played is through Amazon prime music if you have it, or
other services like Pandora, spotify and iheart radio. You must use the Alexa
app to sign into each one of these services and allow the Alexa app to access
your account.
Last:
If all goes well and I am connect to the internet and I ask Alexa what is
the temperature in whatever, will it work?
It should certainly work. You'll need to tell the Alexa app your
location so it'll find the weather for your location, though so you'll
want to do that. The setup process is completely accessible, no sighted
help is necessary at all, unless you just aren't good with a smart phone
or tablet, then you might need to get some help setting things up. It
all depends on your particular level of skills. I was able to set up my
regular echo and the echo dot in another part of the house without any
sighted help, so you can rest easy knowing it is possible to do.
I hope all this helps.
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