[NFB-Krafters-Korner] ALEXA

[Ericka]

Yes you’re right Berniece! I forgot to say about the games. There’s song quest or something to that effect, jeopardy, question of the day, trivia battle and goodness who knows what else is out there. These are the games we play. She’s not always right however. But for most things like Berniece and others have mentioned she’s quite useful little booger 

Ericka Nelson

> On Jun 14, 2022, at 1:22 PM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Today my echo woke me up at 7:00 to Handle's Water Music, Reminded me to start my drier when I got home, spelled a couple of words, and I checked the weather. 
> My grandchildren and I go to Open Door, where we make choices during an adventure story. We play Would you Rather, Aknator, and Jeopardy.
> She gives definitions, symptoms of a condition, side effects of drugs, and so much more.
> My kids bought me my first full sized echo for Christmas a few years ago. I bought all of my others on blind mice swap shop.
> I can truly say having them makes my life easier and more enjoyable.
> Bernice
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> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ruth Reynolds via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 1:34 PM
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> Cc: Ruth Reynolds <rachelduncan at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] ALEXA
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> I DON’T KNOW, ERICKA, (SMILING)
> 
> MY MOTHER HAS READING GLASSES ALMOST EVERYWHERE IN HER TWO-BED, TWO BATH CONDO:
> LIVING ROOM
> DESK IN HER DINING ROOM
> KITCHEN
> THE BEDROOM IN THE MASTER SUITE
> THE BATHROOM IN THE MASTER SUITE
> 
> RUTH
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:40 PM, Ericka via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Yes we use our echo for playing music, asking about the weather, podcasts, radio stations, timers and reminders. We have her situated in our living room and you can hear her most anywhere except our bedroom in our three bedroom house we’re renting. I guess will have to purchase a few more since our house we will own soon will have much more space! Where the heck do you put five echoes in a small space like that? 
>> 
>> Ericka Nelson
>> 
>>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 10:51 AM, Marysta Moore via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> I didn't see any posts mentioning that an Echo can remind you of things. Any chore that needs doing on a regular basis and the Echo can be set to remind you on a schedule, like every three weeks etc. Also just one time reminders like an upcoming birthday. I use reminders a lot. And although I currently can't use my voice to control my AC I used to be able to and loved it. You just need a smart WIFI thermostat that is compatible with the Echo. Timers are another frequent need for me and it's great to simply tell my Echo to set one. I'm in a very small one bedroom apartment, around 500 square feet and I have five Echos!!!
>>> 
>>>>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 8:10 AM, Ruth Reynolds via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>>> HI ALL,
>>>> 
>>>> I DON’T KNOW IF THIS AN APPROPRIATE POST, BUT HERE GOES:
>>>> 
>>>> IN 6-8 MONTHS, I ANTICIPATE MOVING IN WITH MY GERIATRIC MOTHER, WHO IS BECOMING MORE FORGETFUL.  AND MY SIGHT WILL NOT GET ANY BETTER.
>>>> 
>>>> I HAVE APPLIED TO PENNSYLVANIA’S VERSION OF OVR, WAITING TO HEAR WHICH PROGRAM/S  I’D QUALIFY FOR.
>>>> 
>>>> IN THE MEANTIME/ADDITIONALLY, I UNDERSTAND ALEXA MIGHT BE HELPFUL.
>>>> 
>>>> ANYONE HAVE ANY GUIDANCE/ADVICE?
>>>> 
>>>> THANKS AND SINCERELY,
>>>> RUTH
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
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