Amazon Echo, Google Home...

PJ1973
PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 421
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Does anyone have an Echo or the newer Google Home? Or any other similar device? What are your thoughts, reviews, recommendations? The Echo is on sale this week but I thought I'd ask for any reviews before pulling the trigger. Thanks!

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  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    I've heard nothing but raving reviews. QVC might be a better deal.
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • Wma31394
    Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Ok Google..see internet and gadgets thread that makes you lazy.
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  • wndowpayne
    wndowpayne Posts: 1,469
    edited December 2017
    I got an Echo for xmas..very cool actually..for 5 bucks a month you can get the unlimited music service. I have been wearing it out..first PJ song request was "outta my mind"...played it..the not for you b side version..name an album or song and it finds it..only been a couple it cant find..link it to your Pandora account..or any music on your phone..many other features as well..
    Post edited by wndowpayne on
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,024
    I don't have one but have only heard good things. I talked to someone when really went for it, and got all the extras you can buy, like compatible Bluetooth light bulbs and stuff so you control all the lights with your voice via the echo. Welcome to the future, lol.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    They are fun, but I wouldn't buy one. I feel like they are just collecting data in order to train AI to replace us. (Half joking)

    It is fun to set my friend's alarms for 3 am when they aren't in the room or ask it how to join ISIS while it's attached to their Google account. 
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,247
    I got an Echo this year from my wife. She also got one from her brother. We got the light bulbs too. I'm lazy, but haven't set anything up yet though :lol: Looking forward to trying them out.
  • wndowpayne
    wndowpayne Posts: 1,469
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    They are fun, but I wouldn't buy one. I feel like they are just collecting data in order to train AI to replace us. (Half joking)

    It is fun to set my friend's alarms for 3 am when they aren't in the room or ask it how to join ISIS while it's attached to their Google account. 
    Thats wrong..and funny as hell
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,783
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    no thanks
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,020
    I got one as a gift @ work and I love it.  Want to plug it into a real speaker so I can crank but the endless jukebox is pretty amazing, especially while cooking.  (it is in the kitchen)
    Also, some cool skills to activate.
    The boys love it the most, though and the three year old calls out 'ALEXA!' with such joy that she doesnt even recognize what he is saying after...he just thinks it is the coolest thing ever.  (And his favorite command?  Alexa!  Please play Roll Call)
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,020
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    They are fun, but I wouldn't buy one. I feel like they are just collecting data in order to train AI to replace us. (Half joking)

    It is fun to set my friend's alarms for 3 am when they aren't in the room or ask it how to join ISIS while it's attached to their Google account. 
    Holy shit, I am so doing this the next time I go to someone's house who has this.  :rofl:

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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,370
    F Me In The Brain said:
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    They are fun, but I wouldn't buy one. I feel like they are just collecting data in order to train AI to replace us. (Half joking)

    It is fun to set my friend's alarms for 3 am when they aren't in the room or ask it how to join ISIS while it's attached to their Google account. 
    Holy shit, I am so doing this the next time I go to someone's house who has this.  :rofl:

    I think thers a way to change the name from Alexa, to another name of your  choosing? And, is ther a way for it to ONLY recognize one voice?
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 32,020
    I think you can change...
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,024
    edited January 2018
    Yes, there are security measures you can take with these so that not anyone can come along and make it do things, lol, and yes, you can change the command word. It doesn't have to be Alexa.... Apparently they ran into problems when people who bought the echo were named Alexa or something close to it. :lol: When someone was talking to the real person the Echo would try to respond, haha.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,439
    https://youtu.be/e2R0NSKtVA0
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,370
    Hobbes said:
    https://youtu.be/e2R0NSKtVA0
    HAHA>My friend was telling me about this video. 

    Googoo>LOL

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