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Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen: What’s the Difference? [2025 Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen vs 1st Gen, two popular Amazon smart speakers with screens. I include a basic comparison chart, a summary infographic, and a detailed specifications table so you can quickly understand the key differences between the two. Simply want to know the main differences? Here you go: The 2nd Generation Echo …

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Amazon vs Google vs Apple: What Smart Home Ecosystem is Best?

In Smart Home by Tim Brennan

Synopsis: This post explores key things to consider in order to create the ultimate smart home ecosystem. It answers questions like: Should I get an Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, or something else? How do I set up all my devices to work together? Is my smart home eavesdropping on me? Thanks to Jennifer Karami of Redfin.com for contributing to this post. Tony Stark …

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Does Alexa Speak German? [2025 Amazon Echo Update]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I’ll get right to the point to answer the question: Does Alexa speak German? Well, does she? Does she??? The short answer is Yes!  However, there are some limitations. Let’s get into it. Danke Schon, Alexa! mazon’s Echo devices are designed to work with the Alexa Voice Service, which provides voice control for Amazon Music, Prime Video, …

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Roborock s7 vs Braava m6 vs 360 S8 [2025 Update]

In Home Robots by Tim Brennan

Roborock S7 vs Braava m6 vs 360 S8: In this in-depth review and comparison, I compare these best robot mops for tile and hardwood floors that work with Amazon Alexa. I’ll weigh the pros and cons and provide a side-by-side comparison of major features. So which is the best robot mop out of this trio? If you want a recommendation …

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Echo Sub Vs Sonos Sub Vs Bose Sub: Feel The Bass! [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this article, I provide a thorough review and comparison of the Amazon Echo Sub vs Sonos Sub vs Bose Sub [ Bass Module 700] subwoofers. Two of them work with Alexa for voice control.  Can you guess which ones? I will get into all of that and more in this review. I will also compare all three speakers head …

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12 Skills of Christmas! Amazon Alexa Holiday Skills 2025

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Looking for the best Amazon Alexa Christmas skills and Hanukkah skills for your 2022 holiday? Sadly, an up-to-date list of Alexa holiday skills is about as difficult to find as a snowball in South Town. Fear not, my little snowflakes. You can actually see a ton of holiday skills right at Amazon, including the classic and highly accurate Norad Santa …

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Amazon Echo Auto Vs Input Vs Dot Vs Link Vs Amp [2025]

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

In this post, I will explore the differences between Amazon’s Echo Auto vs Input vs Dot vs Link vs Amp. A Surprising Echo Question urprisingly, I often get asked to explain the differences between two or more of these speakers. Why is this surprising? I mean, some of them look the same.  Two are roundish, two look like Ham radios, …

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Alexa for Southerners Video: Due for a Gullywasher!

In Echo & Alexa by Tim Brennan

Available in Burlap and Reclaimed Barn Wood Well kiss my grits! If you are southern or have southern friends, you will immediately recognize the authenticity of this hilarious parody, compliments of It’s A Southern Thing. It’s Amazon Echo for Southerners! Available in burlap ‘n lace or reclaimed barn wood, this southern-fried Echo device teaches kids manners and helps you live …