{"product_id":"get-going-with-amazon-echo-and-alexa-in-easy-steps-paperback","title":"Get Going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in Easy Steps - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Vandome\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe days of only being able to search for items on computers using text searches are long gone: voice search is rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways to find content on computing devices and the web. One of the leaders in this area is the \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Echo\u003c\/strong\u003e: a high-quality speaker which uses \u003cstrong\u003eAlexa\u003c\/strong\u003e: (a voice-controlled digital personal assistant) to perform a range of tasks: from playing music and making calls to smartphones, to answering questions and even controlling compatible devices in the home, such as turning on the heating. Although the Echo is an Amazon device, it can be accessed from most smartphones and tablets, using the Alexa app and an Amazon Account.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in easy steps\u003c\/strong\u003e: leads you through the process of setting up the Amazon Echo, connecting it to your home Wi-Fi network and then controlling much of its functionality, so that you can start making the most of your digital personal assistant. The book then looks at the common voice commands that can be used with Alexa and adding to its library of skills: it learns from your commands and can tailor content to your specific interests. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epocket-sized book\u003c\/strong\u003e: will show you how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk for a song, artist or genre from Amazon Music, Spotify, and TuneIn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse multi-room music to play music on Echo devices in different rooms, and pair Bluetooth speakers with your Echo.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay audiobooks, radio stations, news briefings and more. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCall or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickly connect to other Echo devices in your home using just your voice. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and book appointments on your calendar, and make lists. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up voice purchasing, so that you can use the Echo to place, track and and cancel orders for you. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk Alexa to control your compatible smart lights, switches, TVs, and thermostats, or request an Uber, order a pizza, get train times, traffic information, news, weather, sports results and more. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet going with Amazon Echo and Alexa in easy steps\u003c\/strong\u003e: shows how to quickly get up and running with this exciting digital personal assistant, and start transforming your day-to-day activities - \u003cstrong\u003eall in easy steps\u003c\/strong\u003e: . \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroducing Echo and Alexa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsking Alexa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlexa Skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting Organized\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVoice Calls and Messaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMusic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShopping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing Echo in the Home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Vandome\u003c\/b\u003e is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 5.8 x 4.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165741420679,"sku":"9781840788143","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/33eac0638514943df10db09a69848bca.webp?v=1733315789","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/get-going-with-amazon-echo-and-alexa-in-easy-steps-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}