I keep my Google Home Mini next to my desk so I can cast music straight from Google Chrome, but it had been acting up recently. Extremely high latency, sometimes turning the volume down on its own and cutting out. Why can’t I find anything specific? There is some documentation out there but nothing truly
How do I change the Alexa Wake Word, Voice and Name?
May 9th, 2020 by Bradly SSick of watching videos where the creator says “Alexa” and your little friend triggers? (Sorry about that). Amazon has allowed you to change the ‘wake word’ for your echo device, even if it is restricted. Unfortunately, you cannot change the Alexa wake word to Jarvis, sorry Marvel fans! Did you know you can also change
Connect Google Home to TV without a Chromecast – How To
May 7th, 2020 by Bradly SUpgrading to the latest TV with an inbuilt Chromecast is out of reach for some. However, they are still looking to move with Smart TV technology and enjoy the streaming convenience that comes with it. What they seek is a way to connect your TV to Google home without a Chromecast. Luckily for you, I
Absolutely everything about Amazon Alexa [PDF]
March 26th, 2020 by Bradly SAbsolutely Everything About Alexa What do you do when Amazon Alexa loses her voice? What you will learn: How to set up your Alexa Device How to use Alexa What Alexa can be used for Dos and don’ts of voice assistants And a lot more! Alexa is one of the smartest voice assistants out there,
Echo Buds – A non-sponsored review
March 15th, 2020 by Bradly SWhat are the Amazon Echo Buds? Wireless ear buds took the world by storm in 2019, the AirPods were basically the next Nike Airs. To cut it short, the Amazon Echo Buds are surprisingly good in comparison to their more expensive counterpart the AirPods. How to turn any TV into a Smart TV for Free
A complete guide on Amazon Alexa’s jokes
March 10th, 2020 by Bradly SAlexa has a humorous side, believe it or not! It just takes a few commands before you’re rolling on the floor laughing. It couldn’t be any simpler than asking Alexa to “Tell me a joke”, you’ll get the same repeated jokes with various formats and some funny replies.
However, what if I told you that you could unlock the AI’s funnier side with a few simple questions/triggers? Try it out yourself!
Amazon Alexa as baby monitor
March 5th, 2020 by Bradly SWhilst I would advise simply getting a baby monitor as they will have more functionality, the Amazon products can be used as an Alexa Baby Monitor in the interim if you’re in a tight spot. The Best Smart Home Devices in 2020 Home Automation for Dummies You can use the “Alexa Call Feature” between two
How to use Lifx with Google Home
March 5th, 2020 by Bradly SSetting up LIFX with Google Home is surprisingly easy, it’s got a great little app for controlling your Smart Bulbs, however, Google Assistant has you covered with more options and voice control! Our Best Smart Light Bulbs Comparison Does Lifx work with Google Home? Yes! It does and it does it very well. Google Assistant
Alexa, Meet Spotify. A guide made for you
November 10th, 2019 by Bradly SSpotify is what I use in my home (Alongside Streaming/broadcasting via YouTube), Alexa and Spotify actually work really well together, especially if you have Spotify Premium. What the light colors on your Amazon Echo’s ring mean Alexa won’t delete all your Amazon Echo data. Here’s the best you can do Alexa, will automatically try and
What does the light color on your Amazon Echo ring mean
November 9th, 2019 by Bradly SAlexa constantly updates which bring newer light colors, keeping up to date with this can be frustrating, but this is my own little ‘notes’ blog post on what each of the mean. Can I use the Raspberry Pi with Alexa? Alexa’s Preferred Speaker Setup The light rings can pulse, flash and circle, each one with