Voice Assistant: Alexa, the voice assistant, is incredibly responsive and versatile. It answers questions, provides weather updates, sets alarms, and controls smart devices, making it a valuable addition to any smart home. As the video below explains, you can control both smart and non-smart TVs with Alexa, with the smart kind being a lot simpler (and free!) to do.

Adjust flash briefing: Alexa will play up-to-date news from most major news sources. You have literally thousands of options to choose from, which you can find in Settings > Flash Briefing > Add Content. Don’t go overboard unless you’ve got an hour to kill, and try to mix up coverage types to avoid redundancy. Thankfully, the ever-useful Dot is way more forgiving with updates than some other technology companies I could mention. This guide will have stuff you can do whether you’re the proud owner of a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Gen Dot. And we’ll be looking at things to try, interesting things Alexa can do and much more. #1 – Your Dot is great at playing games (like Trivia hero)

#3 – Control your lights by talking to them

Voice Control: Integration with Alexa makes controlling the smart bulb a breeze. I can change colors, adjust brightness, or turn it on/off with simple voice commands. No more legging it downstairs to see if that extra hour has actually turned your dinner into charcoal Alexa, remind me to call Dad in half an hour” #3 – Control your lights by talking to them Filed under: smart home integration Setting up both the Echo Dot and the Wipro smart bulb was straightforward. They are compatible with a wide range of smart home devices, making them a central hub for home automation.

Hey, most of us love shouting at the TV anyway – it might as well actually do something. Many modern TVs already have voice control but if you’re looking to link everything together with your Echo Dot in your smart home, the little smart speaker is extremely good at this job.

Do I need the latest Dot to do this?

Energy-Efficient: The LED bulb is energy-efficient, helping reduce electricity consumption and lower energy bills. Trivia hero is awesome. Give it a try. #2 – Set useful timers and alarms Filed under: Practical stuff Dimmable: The bulb is dimmable, allowing me to set the brightness to my liking. It's perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere or brightening up a room.