USMCBillsFan Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Does anyone here have the Amazon Echo? My girlfriend saw a commercial and seemed interested in it. I've been trying to read up and it seems I have to get Amazon Prime for it to really be any good, especially since she loves to listen to music. I have Apple Music on my phone but it doesn't work with the Echo. I'm just looking to see if it's in fact, as confusing to set up and use as what I've been seeing. I'm pretty electronically savvy but reading about it confuses me. Also asking if anyone has it and what they think. Is it worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think the answer will depend on how interested she is on committing to the tech habitat around that. I don't have one but I've been debating using it as the brain center of some of the automation around the house I've been contemplating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 I think the answer will depend on how interested she is on committing to the tech habitat around that. I don't have one but I've been debating using it as the brain center of some of the automation around the house I've been contemplating. I have far from a "smart home". I think mostly for her she'll like the music aspect of it. She listens to music on her phone constantly while puttering around the house and think she'd like the phone freed up for phone things. lol.. But I think I would like the help features as I cook a lot so recipes and grocery lists added by voice as I think of things might be convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Google Home vs Amazon Echo http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/amazon-echo-vs-google-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I was thinking about getting the echo dot for my wife. She is the same way with music, listens constantly on her phone. But i think she would utilize features, such as weather, calendar, and reminders as she got more comfortable with it. I haven't looked into the Google Voice yet, but I will check it out and comment after. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TJD0Y4/ref=fs_ods_fs_aucc_bt dot review: https://www.cnet.com/products/amazon-echo-dot-2nd-generation/review/ Edited December 2, 2016 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Whenever I see commercials for these I think of Colossus: The Forbin Project. Today you're asking it cute questions on 80s music or wine selections to go with the chicken dish. Tomorrow, it's telling you that your showers are too long and cuts off the hot water after 2 minutes and directs that all carbohydrates be removed from the house since it detected a slight increase in your BMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Google Home vs Amazon Echo http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/amazon-echo-vs-google-home/ I prefer this Google Home vs Amazon Echo demo. Ok, it's Friday and a slow day here in the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Whenever I see commercials for these I think of Colossus: The Forbin Project. Today you're asking it cute questions on 80s music or wine selections to go with the chicken dish. Tomorrow, it's telling you that your showers are too long and cuts off the hot water after 2 minutes and directs that all carbohydrates be removed from the house since it detected a slight increase in your BMI. Until it gets sick of the organics and decides to turn off the carbon monoxide detector or springs a natural gas leak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 If mostly just listening to music I'd suggest a good quality Bluetooth speaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) If mostly just listening to music I'd suggest a good quality Bluetooth speaker My wife got one and it's amazing! They also use them at the Sea Island (Ga) Tennis Center and they can carry a good area. (Many courts) Pretty surprising actually. Edited December 3, 2016 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 My wife got one and it's amazing! They also use them at the Sea Island (Ga) Tennis Center and they can carry a good area. Pretty surprising actually. I've gone with UE branded boom speakers (have both a mega and mini boom). The mega can really fill the room. But there are a few good ones out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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