[Electronics-talk] amazon echo

[Jim Barbour]

I dare say that if she was having problems setting it up, it may have been because she wasn't reading the documentation or in the online forums.

Getting the echo on Wi-Fi takes a bit of trickery, but nothing that isn't well documented and accessible. 

Jim

Written While on the Move

> On Nov 10, 2015, at 10:50 AM, Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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> humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chip Orange via Electronics-talk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:06 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chip Orange <Corange at PSC.STATE.FL.US>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] amazon echo
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-talk
> 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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