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How to turn your Echo Dot into a Kids Edition for free
In June of this year, Amazon announced an update to the Echo Dot Kids Edition based off of the 3rd generation Echo Dot. For $69.99, you get a 3rd Generation Echo Dot in a bright […]
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What’s the difference between Amazon’s Echo Dot and Echo Dot Kids Edition?
With the announcement of Amazon’s Alexa device for kids, a lot of people might be asking, “How is the Echo Dot Kids Edition different from the regular Echo Dot?” Despite all the marketing hype around […]
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Spring 2019 Smart Home Deals
Do all the smart switches, bulbs and speakers you got on Black Friday seem boring and outdated now? Well refresh your home automation with some of these spring 2019 deals. TheSmartestHouse.com TheSmartestHouse‘s April Fools sale […]
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Get your own Alexa-powered Talking Big-Mouth Billy Bass
Amazon is now selling a dancing, singing, mounted fish that responds to voice commands. If you haven’t seen the DIY Alexa-powered talking Billy Bass, you can see the work of that mad scientist below. But […]
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Prime Day isn’t over. Here are the Alexa-only deals you can still get (Expired)
Prime day may have come and gone for most, but there are still some really good deals if you use an Alexa device to order. The Alexa only deals will last through today (July 18). […]
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How to turn your standard Echo Dot into a Kids Edition
There are really only a few differences between the Echo and Echo Kids edition. Those differences are the case, parental controls, exclusive content, and an extended warranty. […]
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Save $40 when you buy 2 Echo Dots (Expired)
Amazon has been running a deal for a while where you get $20 off when you buy two Echo Dots. They also occasionally have Dots listed at $39.99 — $10 off the regular price. Right […]
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New Echo Dot is Colorful and Kid-Friendly
Today Amazon made big news with the release of the new Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition. The device is available for pre-order immediately and will begin shipping on May 9. It’s priced at $79.99, $30 […]
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Now anyone can create their own Alexa skills
If you have an Amazon Alexa device such as an Echo or Echo Dot, you can now create your own skills with no programming or any other special knowledge needed. The whole process can take […]