Smart speakers are becoming more and more common in the home. These are devices that use a voice-controlled digital personal assistant to perform a range of everyday tasks. One of the most popular of these is Alexa, which operates on the Amazon Echo smart speaker.
Alexa for Seniors in easy steps
shows the Senior reader how to use Alexa to help with everyday tasks, and to give you peace of mind and keep you safe, including:
Setting reminders and alerts for:
taking medication
upcoming appointments
paying bills
daily/weekly/monthly household tasks
calling relatives and friends
birthdays and anniversaries – get Alexa to remind you to send cards and presents in time
...and anything else you need reminding about
Making hands-free phone calls if you can't reach the phone
Setting and controlling smart home devices like smart heating and smart lighting
Getting the weather forecast, latest news, and sports results
Playing music and listening to the radio
Playing games
Doing shopping online
And much, much more!
guides you through setting up your Alexa-enabled device, so you don't have to ask the kids!
Presented in larger font than our standard books, for easy reading – in the familiar In Easy Steps style.