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How to change Alexa’s name to Ziggy on an Amazon Echo
By Hamish Hector published
Your Amazon Echo has a new name, so here's how to change it from Alexa to Ziggy.
How to install a Ring doorbell: a step by step guide
By Caroline Preece published
Everything you need to know about installing a Ring doorbell, for renters and homeowners alike
How to use a smart scale
By Matt Evans published
How to Everything you need to know about setting up and using a smart scale
How to set-up a Philips Hue Spotify integration to create a party atmosphere
By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated
Philips Hue smart light can be synced with Spotify - changing color and rhythm to suit the genre and mood of the music playing.
How to use Alexa to make phone calls on an Amazon Echo
By Olivia Tambini, Alistair Charlton published
Updated No matter where in the world you are, you can use Amazon Echo smart speakers and smart displays to make calls to friends and family, including those that don’t have an Echo in their home.
What is Alexa Conversation Mode and how does it work?
By Alistair Charlton published
Alexa has the ability to converse with more than one person at once on the Echo Show 10, making it far easier to include Amazon's voice assistant in your chats.
How to set an Alexa Emergency contact on your Echo to help protect a loved one
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Using an Amazon Echo to call an emergency contact when you need help is easy when you know how, and could be a lifesaver for some.
How to reset an Amazon Echo so you can donate it to friends or family
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Resetting an Amazon Echo, either if it's not working properly or you’ve upgraded and are giving it away, is easy when you know how.
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