{"product_id":"alexa-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Alexa for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul McFedries\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake your every wish Alexa's command with this in-depth guide to the wildly popular Amazon smart speaker \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou might be thinking, \"All I have to do is plug in my Echo device and start using it!\" And you'd be right. But if you really want to explore what that compact little device can do, then \u003ci\u003eAlexa For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to resource. This book shows you how to customize your device to respond to your requests and enhance your life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexa For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003etakes you on a tour of all things Alexa: its capabilities, tools, settings, and skills. Go beyond the basics of playing music, calling friends, reading the news, and checking the weather. You'll learn how to make Alexa private and secure, connect it to your smart home devices, and even make it sound like Samuel L. Jackson, if you feel like it. You can also extend its capabilities by adding new skills. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomize your device to respond to your voice \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot when a light is signaling something's wrong \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd skills to play music and audiobooks \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate routines to turn on lights, adjust the thermostat, set your security alarm, and lock your doors \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSync your smart devices throughout your home \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Alexa to connect to a Zoom meeting or phone call with your friends or family \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo matter which device you have--Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Studio, Echo Flex, Echo Loop, Echo Buds, or Echo Frames--\u003ci\u003eAlexa For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion. Ready to get started? Say \"Hey, Alexa, order Alexa For Dummies!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs there an Echo\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e in here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlexa is the voice-controlled Amazon service that transforms your home-sweet-home into a smart home. And \u003ci\u003eAlexa For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the companion guide that will help you figure out which Echo\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e device is right for you so you can start training Alexa to be your personal assistant-extraordinaire. This book shows you how to make the most of everything Alexa can do--and that's a lot! Whether you simply want to play audio or you're ready to explore Alexa's higher-level capabilities, we've got you covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonalize your Echo\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e device\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance security and privacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk questions Alexa understands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover Alexa's accessibility features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake lists and send texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up smart home Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomate your home with routines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Install new Alexa skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McFedries\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing about computers and technology for nearly 30 years. He has authored more than 100 books that have sold more than four million copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100058030215,"sku":"9781119822080","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/96e3f2004f3b5dd54314ca59ac149dbb.webp?v=1732380581","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/alexa-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}