Ways to Use Echo to Make Life Easier

[alot2do]

I plan on putting my echo in my bedroom. During the night I often have great ideas, and I can tell Alexia to make a note for me.

Also, during the night, questions often pop up (can you tell I don't sleep the whole night through? LOL) and I will be able to ask her questions related to whatever current book I am reading. Currently reading a book about mapping transform faults and I often reflect on what I have read as I lay there trying to fall asleep. Now I won't be tempted to get out of bed and look up whatever question I have, I can simple ask the Echo.

Also plan on using Echo as a very flexible alarm clock.

[jwlv]

That's a great idea!

When I was in college, I always kept a notepad and pen next to my bed because sometimes would I get an idea in bed. It would have been much easier just to speak and have it recorded automatically instead of turning on the lights and then writing it down.

[ac7ss]

Sadly, while taking a note is simple and works well, I wouldn't depend on it for looking up anything more than general information.

[ScarlettPhoenix]

You suffer from flashes of genius! I get those but for songwriting or writing lyrics. I also use her as an idea keeper. And an alarm, timer, and lullabies for me when I just can't turn off the world.

[xume]

I am in early stage Alzheimer's so I will be using it a lot. The alarms, and to do and grocery list will be helpful. I am having trouble spelling and my wife is so happy I have the echo so I don't have to keep asking her. I am looking forward to more development and capabilities coming.

[George Jetson]

I use Google Calendar.  I enter the following.
Birth dates (Friends and Family) All Appointments, US Holidays, Reminder Dates (Renew Prescriptions, Reminder to oil my Garage Door hinges/springs 4 times a year, Change Furnace filter each month.... You get the idea)

Every day I ask Alexa "What's on my calendar"    I never miss a thing.  It's like having my own personal assistant.      (She's so smart... she knows exactly what I need to know on a daily basis) 

[ScarlettPhoenix]

I use Google Calendar.  I enter the following.
Birth dates (Friends and Family) All Appointments, US Holidays, Reminder Dates (Renew Prescriptions, Reminder to oil my Garage Door hinges/springs 4 times a year, Change Furnace filter each month.... You get the idea)

Every day I ask Alexa "What's on my calendar"    I never miss a thing.  It's like having my own personal assistant.      (She's so smart... she knows exactly what I need to know on a daily basis) 

Oh George!  I feel just like Jane, your wife!  I do the same thing. I write monthly reminders for myself-even bill pay reminders. Everything that makes my world go round is on my calendar (except for the amazing husband, 2 kids and 4 cats). I don't even let them hand me those little appointment reminders at the doctor's office anymore. I whip out my smartphone and put it in my calendar.