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What is Alexa Drop In and how to use it on an Amazon Echo
By Alistair Charlton published
Alexa Drop In can turn any Amazon Echo into an intercom or be used as a hamdy way for checking-in

What is Super Alexa Mode, and how do I activate it on an Amazon Echo?
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Super Alexa Mode is a great way to see Alexa’s fun side as well as just how useful Amazon's voice assistant can be.

How to make Alexa easier to understand on an Amazon Echo
By Carrie-Ann Skinner published
Alexa’s responses can be made louder or quieter, as well as faster or slower, to ensure you can understand Amazon’s voice assistant more easily.

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.
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