From Douglas…
While I don’t own an Amazon Echo myself, I have some good friends that do. They have integrated it into their connected home to control lights and other devices and I found it quite intriguing. While the Echo might not be for everyone, I am sure there are people in your life who could greatly benefit from the services it provides.
From Amazon.com…
- Plays all your music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more using just your voice
- Fills the room with immersive, 360º omni-directional audioAllows hands-free convenience with voice-controlHears you from across the room with far-field voice recognition, even while music is playing
- Answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives info on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules, and more using the Alexa Voice Service
- Controls lights, switches, and thermostats with compatible WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Insteon, Nest, and ecobee smart home devices
- Always getting smarter and adding new features, plus thousands of skills like Uber, Domino’s, and more
Amazon Echo
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Previously in the Douglas E. Welch 2016 Gift Guide…
- #21 Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
- #20 Bulb Planting Tools for the Garden
- #19 Google Cardboard 3d VR Virtual Reality DIY 3D Glasses
- #18 Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone
- #17 Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch
- #16 iClever BoostCube 4.8A 24W Dual USB Travel Wall Charger
- #15 Fancierstudio Professional Digital Video Continuous Softbox Lighting Kit with Lighting Stand, 3000 Watt
- #14 Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
- #13 Snark SN-5 Tuner for Guitar, Bass and Violin
- #12 Goldiblox Award Winning Construction Kits for Girls!
- #11 iOttie Easy One Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder
- #10 Mohu Leaf 30 TV Antenna
- #9 littleBits Electronics Premium Kit
- #8 Yimby Tumbler Composter
- #7 All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
- #6 Electric Kettles
- #5 Arduino Starter Kit
- #4 Prosecco Sparkling Wine
- #3 The $64 Tomato by William Alexander
- #2 Italian Moka Pot Coffee Makers
- #1 CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit