Voice In Canada Flash Briefing #691
Hey there. So here is a little bit of interesting news for you.
In an article I came across, it states that Amazon is expanding their Alexa voice service to low powered devices. Things like a light switch or toys.
So what does that mean? Well, let me break it down for you a little bit.
Typically, in order to run Alexa, there needs to be a certain amount of computing power. And, most of these devices need to be plugged into an outlet, an electrical outlet, or they need to have a reasonable size battery.
Which means that they typically then have to have a certain size in order to incorporate the electrical pieces, the electrical components that you need to run this type of device.
Now, what Amazon says though, is that they’re starting to offload the technology and the components that run the Alexa service into the cloud, so that low powered devices can have Alexa built in.
So again, the example, a light switch. A light switch is very small and it could potentially have Alexa built in.
Toys, maybe like a very simple battery powered toy could have Alexa built in.
Maybe a flashlight could have Alexa built in.
Think of very small things that are around the home that may be battery powered.
Let’s say a flashlight. Maybe a flashlight could have Alexa built in.
You can use your imagination, and think of things that you have lying around your home that are running off, you know, a couple of AA batteries, or AAA batteries, and perhaps in the future we’re going to see Alexa built into these devices as well. Should be very, very interesting.
Now, before I sign off today, I need to give you a little sneak peek at something really exciting happening in five days.
I am starting the new version of the gamified flash briefing Crack the Code. And, you have an opportunity to win some incredible prizes. Prizes that are worth approximately $3,000.
So, there’s a little hint. Stay tuned to the flash briefing. Make sure you have subscribed and you’re listening to it every single day for the next, well, five days as we tease into it, and then for the next 10 days for sure.
Cause that’s where you’re going to have the opportunity to win some incredible devices, including a collection of some of the latest Echo devices.
Alright? I’ll talk to you tomorrow.
Other Useful Resources
- Complete List of Alexa Commands
- Alexa-Enabled and Controlled Devices in Canada
- Teri Fisher on Twitter
- Alexa in Canada on Twitter
- Alexa in Canada on Instagram
- Alexa in Canada Community Group on Facebook
- Please leave a review on the Skills Store!
- Shopping on Amazon.ca
- Create a Flash Briefing Tutorial – Free Tutorial to Create your own Flash Briefing
- Flash Briefing Formula – Your Complete Premium Step-By-Step Course to Launch a Successful Flash Briefing that Gets Found and Grows Your Brand
Listen on your Echo Device! Easy as 1-2-3!
1. Open your Alexa app and click on the Menu button > Settings > Flash Briefing.
2. Click on “Add Content” and search for “Voice in Canada”.
3. Click on “Voice in Canada” and the Enable button.
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