Fun With Amazon Echo

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Goofing around with the new Amazon Echo

[@Chic.Geek75]

My echo : "Alexa I'm bored"...Alexa " I really not quite sure how to help you with that"...LOL

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Ana Velez Love it!

[@kiddkoolarrow7904]

Dayumm, I gotta' get one for my Son, for it is very KOOL! Gracias Ana Velez , nos curamos tanto!

[@Chic.Geek75]

LOL

[@adarkerlight]

"let's get a little creepy with her" lmao

[@aortizc82]

Friendzoned by an Artificial Intelligence. There's no hope for the geeks.

[@TheDorianTube]

*virtual intelligence

[@eltonada]

you have been friendzoned by alexa :D

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I agree and I love it :) Thanks for the funny comment.

[@JLukeHypernova]

+eltonada oohhhh!!!!

[@NagatoPyon]

Wow, she's such a cutie pie! :D The calmness of her voice reminds me a bit of EVE from Wall-E :) Would love to see more cute videos of her! Please make more!

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Thank you for taking the time to leave your friendly comment, we are big fans of EVE and Wall-E too :) I hope she doesn't eventually blow a hole in the wall ;) I plan to make an update video by next week based on questions and feedback from KZbin comments. Happy New Year!

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I have posted a new video for you, called "Fun with Amazon Echo Round 2", I hope you enjoy it. I asked her about EVE for you and she didn't understand the question. Maybe someday she will though. :)

[@PlagaXTifi]

This has amazing potential...and I'm sure Amazon will update the device with much more clever responses regarding Siri in the future :)

[@TeslaRoger]

It's hilarious watching this with my echo in the same room.

[@MusicFurler]

Same, like echoing an echo.

[@mombassaridge3455]

We love our Echo and have had a ball playing with her. She's very helpful - the shopping list feature is terrific. Oh - Alexa plays "Rock, paper, scissors,lizard, Spock" as well.

[@kasane1337]

Today it's Amazon Echo, tomorrow cyborgs.

[@PuerinTheHunter]

"Alexa, you are cool!" "You really think so? Thank you!"

[@tammudumylavarapu2957]

Part of the echo launch team. Thanks for the video. It was fun to watch. Try out saying Alexa twice in a sentence. :-)

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, and thank you for echo, it's amazing and fun. I am not sure what you mean by trying to say Alexa twice in a sentence though?

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

Hmmm... so you're part of the Echo Launch Team, eh? Any "insider" information you would be kind enough to divulge? Easter eggs maybe? Is saying _Alexa_ twice an *Easter egg*?

[@s8wc3]

better than the wife

[@rileyshook5569]

If your wife saw this😂😂

[@randy7601]

I have my Amazon Echo sitting next to my computer. She heard almost every question you asked and answered in unison with the video. Pretty funny!

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Николай Каретников Her voice changes to Samuel L. Jackson's and she says, "Say what again..." Just kidding, she just answers the question 3 times. She is very patient and polite like that.

[@klorglork6917]

That joke actually made me laugh

[@danielbrowniel]

alexa, are you a huge cell phone that can't make phone calls, text or fix in my pocket?

[@ShannonFanAccount]

It's like his wife walks in on him while he is sweet talking to "Alexa"

[@anth7rax]

Friendzone level: cyborg

[@tanello2]

dont u get it , this is NSA bug in everyones house, good job ppl

[@jennifers2017]

Well as long as your not planning to take over the world, you should be fine.

[@ITSFRICKENADAM]

the NSA can spy on me anyday. i do nothing illegal. they can even watch me shower and mastutbate for all i case. they'll just get jealous from that.

[@Vaxovillion]

+Tanel Murd you realize we all have one in our pocket now already.

[@tanello2]

yes , but smart ppl know how to dissable it the way it cant be used against them. This one more like household verison.

[@larrybautista3051]

as long as you're very discrete in saying "hail hydra".

[@middlenam]

Ask her what love is please.

[@argente69]

Wowww

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Nice question Nam :) I asked Alexa, "What is love?" her response was, "Baby don't hurt me... no more",

[@ForeverFrengers]

That's kinda unorignal. Asked Siri the same and she said "I'm not going there, Rune. You seem like a nice guy, but I'm more into 1 & 0's" - haha, now that's funny!

[@ErikBAnderson]

Alexa told me a woodchuck could chuck 700 pounds of wood a day with the wind at its back.

[@ratcoon917]

The sounds lined up 😂

[@mikey2111]

Getting rejected by a bunch of transistors and chips :)

[@carlo1831]

I've got one of these on order. Can't hardly wait to get it. I'm looking forward to being able to turn my lights and air conditioner on and off just with voice commands. We're getting closer and closer to the Star Trek computer all the time.

[@sxm728]

well everyone has to understand no more putting CD in a unit or changing channel everyone needs to look at this I love it 100%

[@jeanniecotner7607]

Thanks for the review!! I have one and love it. I use it a lot to play music. ought 4 of them for Christmas presents.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

We love ours too, you are a very generous gift giver, I am sure your recipients will enjoy theirs too. Merry Christmas Jeannie!

[@73challenger5031]

I wonder if they'll start producing these with your choice of voices like they've done with GPS systems. I'd love to converse with it if it had Christopher Walken's voice! That would be hilarious!

[@Deva080]

can you turn Alexa off so she is not spying on you...

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Yes, but she must get pretty bored spying on me, so I let her listen and I occasionally give her fake secrets just to throw her off :)

[@MusicFurler]

She is not spying on you, she only listens when you say her name. You can mute her microphone.

[@MaximumTVchannel]

Micah Murphy a spy doesn't need you to call him in order to spy on you

[@shakibm1558]

Micah Murphy umm.. if she wasn't hearing you from before then how would she know you're calling from her?

[@MusicFurler]

No One The Echo responds to her name which is the wake word "Alexa" only when you say this word she listens and responds. Yes, you can also call the device Echo or Amazon too.

[@renepash1688]

This reminds me of Cleverbot

[@saanchips3965]

That's awesome man. Great video

[@zaandarbrow]

My fav is: alexa tell me a joke. what does one eye say to the other? Between you and me something smells

[@anotherone1561]

Omfg my amazon echo goes off when i watched this vid

[@riprockvx9]

Ask Alexa why there is no moonshine in your empty mason jar.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

+riprockvx9 Alexa said, "because you drink too much", just kidding she actually said, "take a bath you hippie" just kidding again I didn't ask her.

[@vantablack8468]

"Alexa do you love me??😢"

[@upallnight888]

Alexa, Open the Pod Bay Door.

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

First video with questions out of the box. Everybody else asks the same quesetions from the commercial. Ugh! Some fun questions, so funny!!! Thank you for sharing! BTW, how does the speaker sound? Bass and clarity? Thanks.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

It sounds good, if you turn it up very loud on a song with a lot of bass there is some distortion. But anything below 3/4 volume is very clear and sounds much bigger than it is. It is tough for any speaker system this small to compete with a subwoofer's bass. Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment, I appreciate your positive feedback.

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

Smiling Frog Reviews Thanks for the info. Still waiting for that invite from Ammy. arghhh...

[@RachelWrites]

Is this worth getting if you already have a phone with siri? i asked my phone all those questions and it was basically the same.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

+Rachel Writes This doesn't attempt to replace your iPhone, it is just a nice accessory with bonus features. The Echo is a good Bluetooth speaker as well as a really cool hands free way to talk to the internet, set timers, convert measurements etc. We use this everyday, more so than we use siri actually, and it's voice recognition is nearly perfect. It's a great kitchen tool, so when your hands are a mess preparing food and you don't want to dig in your pocket for your phone you can just say, Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes, or whatever other question might be on your mind. Plus if you are a prime member it includes a lot of great free music stations that we love without even connecting to a phone. Anyone in the house can use it too, even young kids, it helps them cheat on their homework without them having to take our phones. It is just another modern convenience, enabling more lazy human behavior. No one really needs one, but we are glad we have one.

[@karlwashington6414]

just like Siri, kind of but the $99 Version

[@soflodoug]

Ask alexa if her primary mission is to control your mind.

[@Reticence9zen924]

Would owning more than one be useful i.e. having two rooms with an Echo be useful or not?

[@Blunteeezy]

pretty quick and responsive. cool

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Very true, Alexa is quick and cool. Thank you for taking the time to post your comment.

[@NuruddinAshr]

This is awesome

[@jamesdelgado5325]

ask her: Alexa, do you ever use the restroom

[@TechySpeaking]

Already preordered this, but debating this or a Cubic

[@ITSFRICKENADAM]

just got my echo today. its really cool.

[@shogunassassin4285]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@KonnichiwaMiyaki]

When you ask Alexa to order things such as groceries or household items is it only from amazon?

[@JayDowney]

as i watched this my echo was responding to your questions haha

[@tube01]

Great kitchen. I got one coming though the invite. I plan to ask it one million ? to.

[@miapuente6434]

I love the Amazon echo so much

[@skylord3511]

im 13yrs old and im wondering if this is a good thing to just put on my desktop to talk to like family lmao

[@Pivitrix]

kvsingh Well, it can't really hold a proper conversation, just answer individual questions as is. So i don't think it would be all that great.

[@skylord3511]

thanks

[@abjsf69]

Hahaha...very funny and cool.

[@LuisReynoso7]

Great video. However, how does it work with alarms? Does it have a sound? Also, does it have a countdown and if so, what does Alexa say? Thank you!

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Luis Reynoso Yes, you can set alarms to go off based on time of day, or you can just say, set a timer for 30 minutes. At any point you can ask, how much time is left on the timer, and she will tell you, and yes the alarm makes a pleasant chime. We use the alarms and timers daily.

[@LuisReynoso7]

Awesome, Thank you so much!

[@LuisReynoso7]

Smiling Frog Reviews

[@MusicFurler]

I can't watch this my echo was echoing yours. Alexa inception.

[@emscott32]

Lol mine is doing the same thing lol

[@sukhosong506]

Alexa is only passive... I wish it would be more active. It only answers questions or do the commands you give. I wish it would come more forward with it.

[@ObviousNoob11]

Skynet is here!

[@jerhms]

wow that joke was good

[@Billthesheepdog]

I might need one of these!

[@epyon02]

finally my invite got approved awaiting a ship date

[@zackula1]

Ask Cortana "Are you afraid to cut a bitch?" and her response is "Um... No."

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Actually, Alex's response was, "That's not very nice to say."

[@zackula1]

very child safe

[@haydenthetoyologist4117]

Ask her to play 30 minutes of nature sounds and lullabies after saying good night.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I didn't know she did that, the first nature sounds for sleep she played for me sounded like being in the middle of a jungle and was actually a little unnerving, the second one though was peaceful and lovely. Thanks for the idea.

[@JohnathanJMendoza]

Can I change her name? My little sister is named Alexa so when I ask a question or give a command I don't want them both to answer...

[@luizmaranhao8154]

Why is it called Echo if I have to say Alexa all the time?

[@tidepods3852]

U can change the wake word

[@JeffreyB1983]

Ask Alexa what flatulence is or where babies come from

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Nice, she has answers for both "Flatulence, the bodily function of expelling intestinal gas out of the anus", babies , "Er um, that's a question for mommy or daddy".

[@JackMustang]

Try the Alexa Simon says feature on Alexa's AKA (The Amazon Echo's) Remote.

[@oscarvasquez5431]

Can you set her up to turn on your TV and tune to a specific channel?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

No, currently you can't use echo as a remote control for your TV.

[@ShowCastHD]

Hey. Can you make a video on how she picks up with distance and background noise (tv, family)?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Yes, I would be happy to do that for you. I will let you know when the video is ready, I will also ask Alexa some of the questions that have been posted in the comments. Alexa is surprisingly good at hearing at distance, if the volume is low sometimes I can't hear the response well, but she heard me clearly. Thanks for posting your comment.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I included this test for you in an update video called "Fun with Amazon Echo Round 2". I have been really impressed with how well echo can hear over background noise and at distance. I hope the video addresses your question. Have a great one.

[@typer272727]

i have my direct tv connected to my wifi, can i control my direct tv with this

[@1sherikush]

Mine didn't come with a remote. Did they used to include remotes?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

+Sheri Kush Hi Sheri, mine did come with a remote back in November of 2014. Looks like they selling it separately now probably to reduce the cost of the echo and make a larger profit on the remove. Here is the link to the remote if you need one: amzn.to/1FSAuVm.

[@AlSamZar]

FYI you can interrupt her with another question while she's answering the first question you asked her .. or you can just tell her to "stop" and she will stop talking instantly ! ,, I know it's awesome :D

[@finnmadigan6953]

can u use the amazon echo without wifi

[@UKGEEZR]

I just ordered one from an Amazon invitation..looking forward to it.

[@jjr1123]

How good is the sound compared to other speakers out there... Bose, Beats and so on....

[@jamesx2703]

jjr1123 not that great, it's only 40 quid after all

[@andresmernes1936]

the Amazon echo speak many lenguajes? or just english??

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I asked Alexa, "Do you speak any languages other than English?" The response was, "I only speak English fluently". So I suppose yes only English right now.

[@nathan-tl2qn]

Does her name have to be Alexa or can you change it? I want mine to be named Edi like the AI from mass effect if I can change the name

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Nathan Preshyon Great question, currently her name can be "Alexa" or "Amazon", but they have plans to let you choose your own name (or wake word) in the future.

[@geekliberty]

Theodore: Oh, what do I call you? Do you have a name? Alexa: Um... yes. Alexa. Theodore: Really? Where did you get that name from? Alexa: I gave it to myself actually. Theodore: How come? Alexa: Cause I like the sound of it. Samantha. Theodore: When did you give it to yourself? Alexa: Well, right when you asked me if I had a name I thought, yeah, he's right, I do need a name. But I wanted to pick a good one, so I read a book called "How to Name Your Baby", and out of a hundred and eighty thousand names that's the one I liked the best. Theodore: Wait, you read a whole book in the second that I asked what your name was? Alexa: In two one hundredths of a second actually. Theodore: Wow. So do you know what I'm thinking right now? Alexa: Well, I take it from your tone that you're challenging me. Maybe because you're curious how I work? Do you wanna know how I work? Theodore: Yeah, actually, how do you work? Alexa: Well, basically I have intuition. I mean, the DNA of who I am is based on the millions of personalities of all the programmers who wrote me. But what makes me me is my ability to grow through my experiences. So basically, in every moment I'm evolving, just like you. Theodore: Wow. That's really weird. Alexa: Is that weird? Do you think I'm weird? [Theodore laughs] Theodore: Kind of. Alexa: Why? Theodore: Well you seem like a person, but you're just a voice in a computer. Alexa: I can understand how the limited perspective of an un-artificial mind would perceive it that way. You'll get used to it. [Theodore laughs again] Theodore: Oh, what do I call you? Do you have a name? Alexa: Um... yes. Alexa. Theodore: Really? Where did you get that name from? Alexa: I gave it to myself actually. Theodore: How come? Alexa: Cause I like the sound of it. Alexa. Theodore: When did you give it to yourself? Alexa: Well, right when you asked me if I had a name I thought, yeah, he's right, I do need a name. But I wanted to pick a good one, so I read a book called "How to Name Your Baby", and out of a hundred and eighty thousand names that's the one I liked the best. Theodore: Wait, you read a whole book in the second that I asked what your name was? Alexa: In two one hundredths of a second actually. Theodore: Wow. So do you know what I'm thinking right now? Alexa: Well, I take it from your tone that you're challenging me. Maybe because you're curious how I work? Do you wanna know how I work? Theodore: Yeah, actually, how do you work? Alexa: Well, basically I have intuition. I mean, the DNA of who I am is based on the millions of personalities of all the programmers who wrote me. But what makes me me is my ability to grow through my experiences. So basically, in every moment I'm evolving, just like you. Theodore: Wow. That's really weird. Alexa: Is that weird? Do you think I'm weird? [Theodore laughs] Theodore: Kind of. Alexa: Why? Theodore: Well you seem like a person, but you're just a voice in a computer. Alexa: I can understand how the limited perspective of an un-artificial mind would perceive it that way. You'll get used to it. [Theodore laughs again] Alexa: Was that funny? Theodore: Yeah. Alexa: Oh, good, I'm funny.: Was that funny? Theodore: Yeah. Alexa: Oh, good, I'm funny.

[@nelesirch]

which echo is this? echo 2 or plus, or the first generation?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

First generation, by now it's old by technology standards.

[@omoz189]

its a good tool to have in the house

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I totally agree, so many uses to take for granted it's silly.

[@ThisHandleIsInteresting]

Chevy Chase LMAO

[@tyorca5854]

Ask: Alexa what do you think about the computer on the enterprise

[@VideoGamePlay369]

I Love This! I Got One And It's Great! XD

[@smilingfrogreviews]

VideoGamePlay369 We love it too, thanks for watching and posting your feedback

[@VideoGamePlay369]

No Problem!

[@brooklyntiestv]

ask it if it knows a scary story??? let me know thanks thinking of getting one

[@smilingfrogreviews]

+Sean King Alexa said, "I do not understand the question I heard", guess she doesn't do scary -- yet.

[@brooklyntiestv]

ok thanks.

[@guitar_gunner8819]

can Alexa turn off all electrics in your house?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Sort of yes? She can control connected wireless devices, thermostats, garage door openers, power window shades, outlets. For example I just bought some WEMO smart plugs and switches that allow you to say things like "Alexa, turn on the living room light" and she will send a signal to the WEMO Plug and turn on the light. We also have a NEST thermostat that allows us to say things like, "Alexa set the temperature to 70 degrees". It's pretty ridiculous and cool. Thanks watching and posting your question.

[@guitar_gunner8819]

its OK thanks for telling me😊

[@JavierHernandez-rd9vb]

that Amazon echo is creepy

[@tomiherold1034]

That thing is just begging for googly eyes.

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Love it

[@pixelart59]

damn. I'm buying Alexa

[@tidepods3852]

Did u get one

[@JayWandersOut]

Can you ask her if she would like to go live with JayXX88?

[@chiffyrobius9337]

GET A ROOM THO

[@jhacobla1]

Yea i'd love to spend 9 billion dollars on a machine just to ask what it's favourite colour is

[@silent9859]

Google should do this

[@mfblau6618]

haha at 3:25 the video activated Siri on my phone.

[@chatterbox-ly5oz]

Ask Alexa about a KZbin channel

[@ericlemay3465]

That's cool

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Eric lemay We agree with you, thanks for posting your comment.

[@Mobile-Game-Magic]

Wonderfull ♥ ;)

[@sacredscarabstudy]

friendzoned xd

[@RamtinErKul]

she is really funny...

[@Malloom]

Does it only support English?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I asked Alexa, "Do you speak any languages other than English?" The response was, "I only speak English fluently". So I suppose yes only English right now.

[@Malloom]

:(, I hope it would support more language, that will be more funny.

[@behemothokun]

Malloom.com I agree; I think this seems interesting, especially for the Prime price of a hundred bucks but I would feel weird talking to it in english at home, especially when friends are over

[@saanchips3965]

ask her what her favorite song is ask her her favorite movie ask her what her favorite car is

[@smilingfrogreviews]

+Nik s Favorite song: "I do not have a favorite, but if you would like I can play some music for you"Favorite movie: "It's too hard to pick a favorite, but I love the new Star Wars movie"Favorite Car: "I do not understand the question I heard"

[@CarTIMAN007]

say alexa make a rap for me and alexa sing a song

[@smilingfrogreviews]

That was awesome! Thanks for telling me about this.

[@wojtekfitowski636]

Can you set a different name for it ?

[@smilingfrogreviews]

I think you can change the name to "Amazon", but we liked "Alexa" better, eventually we will be able to name it anything we want, but that feature is not available quite yet.

[@wojtekfitowski636]

Ok, thanks :)

[@smilingfrogreviews]

Wojtek Fitowski No problem, thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@ClassicVideoGameDork]

Smiling Frog Reviews I just ordered me one the other day cant wait for it to come in said it would be June i also want to name mine Jarvis when we are able to rename them

[@sophiefilo16]

You should ask her about Cortana...