Alexa echo dot

Amazon has disclosed the Echo Dot Kids Edition with a custom adaptation of Alexa that will read to kids, play music, answer questions and do other chores.

It will give kids a different experience than adults; for instance, when they say “please,” it will reply “thanks for asking so nicely” to reinforce their politeness.The kid-friendly voice assistant will also allow parents to set time limits, pause Echo devices for homework, limit skills with parental controls, block explicit songs and use the Echo as an intercom. There’s also a function called Activity Review that will allow parents to see what their kids are doing with their Echoes, and listen to the recordings of their commands.Kids won’t be able to shop with their voice or place phone calls.



Echo Dot also works with smart home devices such as lights, switches, garages, and thermostats, as long you have compatible smart home connected devices. You’ll love how this gadget not only provides you with hands-free convenience, but it’ll lend a hand to help keep your daily life organized. When you want to use Echo Dot, simply say the wake word, “Alexa,” and Dot will respond instantly. Since Alexa is the brain behind Echo Dot, it’s always getting smarter, adapting to your speech patterns.With seven microphones, beam-forming technology, and noise cancellation, Echo Dot hears you from any direction-even in noisy environments or while playing music.Call or message anyone hands-free who also has an Echo device or the Alexa App.



Simply ask “Alexa, how do I set up calling?” to get started.Parents can now set limits on how much their kids use Echoes, limiting their use at night when kids are supposed to be sleeping or during homework or dinner time.