02-24-2016, 10:51 PM
I cannot figure why I would need it.
Then that's a problem, given that the Echo isn't cheap. Maybe you should pass and spare the generosity of the gifter.
I know little about it, but every mention I've seen by someone who owns one, is a rave, not one complaint seen, have I.
One can tell Alexa to play music, make phone calls (after pairing a smartphone), access Spotify, your Amazon library as well as whatever Amazon streams, and lots of other stuff via IFTTT. Also, some of the various smart home automation devices can be access through Alexa.
If it wasn't so pricy ($179?) I'd take one for a spin.
If being given an Echo as a gift doesn't put a strain on someone's budget, I say take it and go exploring. But if that's not your bag, pass.
Then that's a problem, given that the Echo isn't cheap. Maybe you should pass and spare the generosity of the gifter.
I know little about it, but every mention I've seen by someone who owns one, is a rave, not one complaint seen, have I.
One can tell Alexa to play music, make phone calls (after pairing a smartphone), access Spotify, your Amazon library as well as whatever Amazon streams, and lots of other stuff via IFTTT. Also, some of the various smart home automation devices can be access through Alexa.
If it wasn't so pricy ($179?) I'd take one for a spin.
If being given an Echo as a gift doesn't put a strain on someone's budget, I say take it and go exploring. But if that's not your bag, pass.