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Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot: Which Little Alexa Display Is Better?

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Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot:  In this article, we explore the differences between Amazon’s two littlest smart-speakers with screens. Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot: 5 Marks the Spot? orn between buying Amazon’s new Echo Show 5 and the smaller, rounder Echo Spot? Amazon’s recent introduction of the Echo Show 5 was a brilliant move to better compete with Google …

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Echo Show 2nd Gen Vs Nest Hub Max: Which Is Mo’ Max?

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Echo Show 2nd Gen vs Google Nest Hub Max: In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Generation vs Google’s Nest Hub Max. We’ll weigh the pros and cons as well as similarities and differences to help you determine which smart speaker with a screen is the better choice for you. What Is a Smart Display Anyways? mart …

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Can Amazon Alexa Speak French in 2025? [Oui! Mais…]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this blog post, I will answer the following question clearly and concisely, to the best of my abilities: Can Amazon Alexa Speak French? If you prefer the short answer and want to get straight to the point, here it is: Yes, Amazon Alexa is able to speak French. The French dialects Alexa supports are Canadian French, French/U.S., and French/U.K. …

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Echo Show 8 vs 5 vs 2nd Gen: Which Screen is ‘Just Right’?

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Echo Show 8 vs 5 vs 2nd Gen: In this post, I will compare how Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 [announced as part of Amazon’s new Alexa lineup last fall] measures up against the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 2nd Generation. The main differences are this: The Echo Show 5 and 8 feature 5″ and 8″ diagonal screens respectively, …

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Can Amazon Alexa Speak Brazilian Portuguese? [Sim! But…]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I promise to do my very best to answer the following question fully and concisely: Can Amazon Alexa speak Brazilian Portuguese?  I first address the question in English, so if you prefer to read it in Portuguese, click here to skip to the Portuguese version. If you just want the short answer here it is: Yes, Amazon …

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19 Rockin’ Alexa Multi Room Music Commands [Essentials List]

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In this post, I provide the list of essential Alexa multi room music commands to make your Amazon Echo devices rock out in every room of your home. I’ll also give you some groovy examples to play your favorite music by genre and artist /group. Alexa Multi Room Music Rocks o you were able to set up your Amazon Echo …

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How to Safely Sanitize Your Alexa Speakers [5 Easy Steps]

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In this article, I present some easy DIY options on how to sanitize your Alexa speakers safely and easily, regardless of the model of the Echo smart speaker you own. I’ll include five simple steps to clean all generations of Amazon Echo, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, and even Echo Dot Kids Edition. Alexa, Let’s Get Rid of Some …

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Amazon Echo Dot vs Echo Plus: Go Big or Go Home? [2025]

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In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Dot vs Echo Plus [4th Generation vs 2nd Gen]. I’ll review the pros and cons as well as contrast the similarities and differences, so you can see how these two smart speakers measure up side by side. If you’re in a rush, and really want to know the main differences, here they are: …