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Why is Alexa flashing yellow on my Echo, and how can I stop it?
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa can notify you about everything from packages out for delivery to items in your calendar. Here’s how to identify different notifications and how to switch them off.
Should I use my Roomba every day?
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Updated Worrying about whether to set your robot vacuum cleaning every day? Here’s the answer.
How to use Alexa to assign reminders on your Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Need help to remember tasks that require completing? Alexa can remind you, or other household members when it’s time to get on with life admin.
How to make Alexa understand you better using voice profiles on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Several people in the house using Alexa? Amazon’s voice assistant can learn and recognize your voice, and serve up personalized matches if you set up voice profiles.
How to clean a robot vacuum: top tips for keeping your robovac in working order
By Janet A Leigh published
A Robot vacuum lets you outsource the door of vacuuming your floors completely. Here’s how to keep it clean and in tip-top condition.
How to change Alexa’s voice to a masculine tone on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa can respond in both its original feminine tone as well as a more masculine-sounding voice. Here’s how to change the voice on your Echo device.
How to connect Apple HomePod Mini speakers to Apple TV
By Axel Metz published
In this guide, we walk you through how to connect your Apple HomePod Mini speaker to your Apple TV.
How to use Alexa Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa’s whisper mode ensures Amazon’s voice assistant can answer your queries without disturbing the whole household
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