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Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo

By Josephine Watson Last updated

Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.

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Amazon Echo Spot on kitchen counter
Amazon Echo Spot review

By Marc Chacksfield Last updated

Updated The cutest member of the Amazon family is here to replace your Echo Dot.

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Amazon Echo deals
My technophobe mom loves her new Amazon Echo, so I'm shopping these after-Christmas sales to kit out her new smart home

By Josephine Watson Published

Kit out your smart home for less with up to 50% off Amazon Echo devices.

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The amazon echo show 10 on a kitchen countertop showing a live feed from a Ring Video Doorbell
How to set up Routines with Alexa: make the most Amazon Echo-based automations

By Josephine Watson Last updated

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can do more than respond to queries - it can intelligently react to a number of triggers without you saying a word.

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The Amazon Echo Spot with a green thumbs up in front of the Nintendo Alarmo with a red thumbs down
Ignore the Nintendo Alarmo hype, I recommend this Echo Spot Prime Day deal instead

By Josephine Watson Published

Hot deals We saw great Prime Day Echo deals on the latest models, but the deals have all finished.

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Amazon Prime Day Echo deals
I've tested all of the best Echo speakers on sale this Prime Day - here are the five I'd buy

By Josephine Watson Published

Hot deals We saw great Prime Day Echo deals on the latest models, but the deals have all finished.

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A phone screen showing the Google Assistant being deactivated.
How to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet

By Tom Bedford Last updated

If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.

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Aqara Voice Mate H1 device superimposed over image of penthouse living room
Don't want a smart speaker listening to you at home? This AI-powered 'pebble' won't turn on its mic until it's picked up

By Cat Ellis Published

The Aqara Voice Mate H1 sacrifices hands-free convenience for peace of mind.

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speaker on red background
Hurry, Amazon Echo smart speakers are going cheap today - starting at just £21.99

By Cat Ellis Published

There are huge savings on the current range, with selected speakers less than half price.

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Amazon Echo (2020)
People are using their Alexa speakers as glorified timers, and it's cost Amazon $25 billion – but is AI the answer?

By Cat Ellis Published

The company sold devices at a loss, hoping people would use them to shop online, but the strategy didn't work.

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