[Electronics-talk] amazon echo

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
Thanks. She did receive her Echo and said the setup was not easy. She called
amazon and the first rep didn't know what an Echo was. The third time she
called, she got someone who transferred her to the Amazon Echo department.
They told her about the Alexa app. Then there was quite a process getting
set up to wi-fi. But it is working now. I haven't decided if I am getting
one or not. 
Thinking about it.
Thanks,
Lauren
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It is quite accessible, according to a podcast done by Chris Grabowski of
Mystic Access (which I believe covers setup and use).

One thing I disagree with Chris on however, when I read the fine print, it
seems to say that after the first year, a membership in Amazon Prime is
required (what they call "the service").  Chris said in his podcast no
memberships or fees are required.  Also, any ordering from Amazon can only
be done if you have a Prime membership (which maybe is what the fine print
is refering to).

I haven't bought mine yet, but intend to (I do appreciate the person who
mentioned the Alexa app however, but using an Iphone isn't the same as
having the Echo usable by you when you're anywhere near.  It even has an
optional remote mike so you can speak to it from quite a distance away or in
a noisey environment).

Hth,

Chip




Chip Orange
Florida Public Service Commission
Computer Systems Analyst
850-413-6314



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From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 2:18 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Cc: Lauren Merryfield
Subject: [Electronics-talk] amazon echo

Hi,

Does anyone know if the amazon echo is accessible or not? If so, is there a
tutorial on it? A friend asked me and I really do not know.

Thanks

Lauren

 

Blessings in Jesus' name:

My digital evangelism blog is at:

www dot ask in jesus name dot org (you need to retype it) 

Psalm 34:1-2 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall
continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the
humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 

Advice from my cats:"meow when you feel like it." 

 

 

 

 

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