skills that can be installed to extend its capabilities. The things that skills can let s do range from playing games to accessing a variety of news channels to talking to Santa Claus himself. The difficulty with there being so many, though, is working out which ones are the best.
When Amazon released Echo, Amazon ensured that its virtual assistant could be adapted to perform different tasks and activities for different s depending on what they need. While many of these skills are created and provided by Amazon, many others are created by third parties, further increasing the ways in which Alexa can be put to use.
Some of the best Echo Show, they can even view who is outside their front door. For s who want to have more fun with Alexa they can use the Call Santa skill. This is great for s with children who are in the holiday spirit. Santa will talk to the , play gags, and make jokes. The skill is also best used on devices with displays so they can see Santa and his helpers in an animated fashion.
Other Great Alexa Skills
Elsewhere, s can use skills to play games like Jeopardy or 20 Questions, call or video chat with family and friends via Skype, receive inspirational quotes with Inspire Me, or get help with meditation with Headspace. Those who have pets can use skills like Comfort My Dog, which plays soothing music and sounds to relax their dog at home. And, for those who like to cook, there are a host of cooking skills like the Food Network skill that can display recipes. Those who prefer to eat out, meanwhile, can use the Domino's skill to order a pizza.
The variety of skills available for Alexa means that s can customize the virtual assistant to suit their needs. What's more, new skills are being developed every day, so it's worth keeping an eye on what is being released. In order to start using skills, all a has to do is to the Alexa app, tap the More button, and then select Skills and Games to start choosing what skills are right for them.
Source: Amazon