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Product Description Upgrade your Echo expertise with this Dummies guide to all things AlexaAmazon's hugely popular family of Echo devices has made Alexa a household name. She can answer your questions, entertain you, and even help around the house. Alexa for Dummies is the perfect guide for Alexa users who want to get up and running with their Echo devices. From basic setup to making the most of Alexa’s powerful smart home capabilities, this is your one-stop resource to all things Alexa. Whether you’ll use Alexa to send text messages, play music, control your thermostat, look up recipes, replenish your pantry, or just search the internet for information, you’ll find detailed instructions in this fun and easy-to-understand guide.Set up and personalize your Alexa device with an Amazon account and custom settings, including your preferred Alexa voiceUse Alexa to play music throughout your home, stream videos online, and meet all your entertainment needsUnlock the power of advanced features like Alexa Skills and make your Alexa accessibleTurn your ordinary house into a modern smart home with advanced smart home features and Echo accessories The virtual assistant you've dreamed of is now a reality with your favorite Echo device. Let Alexa For Dummies make your wish Alexa's command. From the Inside Flap Get your Alexa-enabled devices up and runningTurn your ordinary house into a smart homePlay music, check the weather, and do more with AlexaMake your life easier and more fun with AlexaAlexa devices, the best-selling products on Amazon, can answer your questions, entertain you, and even help around the house. If you want to make the jump from Alexa novice to savvy smart-home whiz, this book has everything you need. Whether you'll use Alexa to send text messages, play music, control your thermostat, keep track of who is at your door, look up recipes, or just search the Internet for information, you'll find detailed instructions in this fun and easy-to-understand guide. Find out which Alexa device is best for youGet your Alexa on Wi-FiManage your calendarCreate reminders and timersAsk Alexa questionsPlay music and podcastsSet up your smart homeKnow all the most useful commands From the Back Cover Get your Alexa-enabled devices up and runningTurn your ordinary house into a smart homePlay music, check the weather, and do more with AlexaMake your life easier and more fun with AlexaAlexa devices, the best-selling products on Amazon, can answer your questions, entertain you, and even help around the house. If you want to make the jump from Alexa novice to savvy smart-home whiz, this book has everything you need. Whether you'll use Alexa to send text messages, play music, control your thermostat, keep track of who is at your door, look up recipes, or just search the Internet for information, you'll find detailed instructions in this fun and easy-to-understand guide. Find out which Alexa device is best for youGet your Alexa on Wi-FiManage your calendarCreate reminders and timersAsk Alexa questionsPlay music and podcastsSet up your smart homeKnow all the most useful commands About the Author Paul McFedries has worked with, programmed, and, yes, talked to computers large and small since 1975. Although he's now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consultant, database developer, and website developer. He has written more than 95 books that have sold more than four million copies worldwide.