Aberdeenshire-based smart home technology firm, TL Tech, aims to close the digital divide by developing a new resource for smart speaker owners.
People often struggle to know what to say to their Amazon Alexa smart speaker and gravitate toward just using the same few features, unsure what else to try.
At the end of 2022, in Scotland, according to research conducted by Ofcom, over 43% of adults had a smart speaker in their home. Of those 43%, 87% own an Amazon Alexa branded device. However, the overwhelming majority of people mainly use their Alexa devices for listening to music and haven’t properly explored the functionality of these devices.
A new book from smart home experts, TL Tech, aims to change this by providing consumers with everything they need to know to truly harness Alexa's capabilities through easy voice controls.
Entitled "What can I say to Alexa? Your Ultimate Guide to Alexa Voice Commands" this resource aims to transform readers from an Alexa novice to a voice command master. Whether seeking a simplified daily routine, novel entertainment experiences, or an accommodating smart home environment, this book equips people with the knowledge to make it happen.
"So many of our customers and people that we work with felt their Alexa speakers were underutilised and quite daunting to navigate beyond the basic functions," explained Caroline Laurenson, TL Tech Managing Director and author of the book. "We created this easy-reference guide to empower people, especially older adults, to unlock Alexa's true potential as a digital assistant that can improve their wellbeing and quality of life."
With a friendly, beginner-focused easy-to-read format, "What can I say to Alexa?" is designed as a tabletop companion for seamless hands-on learning alongside the Alexa devices. In addition to the extensive voice command library for entertainment, productivity, smart home control & more, the book covers privacy best practices and how to customise Alexa with skills, routines and accessibility settings.
The book is available now for purchase on Amazon and would make the perfect gift for loved ones seeking an enriched smart speaker experience.