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What Can Alexa Do For Kids?

• Randall Mullins
• 20.12.2022
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Stay connected with family and friends With Amazon Kids, parents can use the Alexa app to approve contacts for their kids to call. Then, kids can make hands-free calls to friends and family members that have an Echo or the Alexa app. If you have enabled certain features kids can also call emergency numbers.

What Alexa device is best for kids?

You know what Alexa does. She turns on your lights. She plays your songs. She answers your math questions. She wakes you up. She sets timers. She’s your canister of helpfulness wherever your voice can be heard in your house. She’s your BFF, She’s benign AI.

• At least so far,
• She does everything you need, that you should be able to do yourself.
• And, as long as she doesn’t wake up one morning, decide to take over the world, and murder us in our beds, she’ll be a friend to us all.
• But Alexa is more than the Echo, that black Pringles Can of Doom we met back in November 2014.

Since the Echo was introduced, Amazon has been fielding a plethora of Alexas, a veritable Alexapalooza of devices. Since Alexa answers “Sorry, I don’t know that one,” to “Alexa, which Alexa should I buy,” we figured we’d help out. By the way, if you’re confused about why I might interchangeably talk about Echos and Alexas, it’s this: most Alexa-enabled devices sold by Amazon are called Echos.

• They all respond to the name Alexa.
• There are now many other Alexa-enabled devices by companies other than Amazon that do not use the Echo brand but are still Alexa devices.
• In this article, we’re only focusing on the Amazon-produced and branded products.
• Features: 5 speakers | Dolby Atmos | Built-in smart home hub Our pick for the best Echo speaker is the Amazon Echo Studio.

It’s a high-end choice with high-fidelity sound, including 3D audio with a five-speaker setup and Dolby Atmos support. That sound quality will be even better with a software update coming in fall of 2022. You can even pair the Studio with a second device to create a home theater-like surround sound setup.

• And, of course, the Echo Studio is Alexa-enabled, so you get all the functionalities of a smart home assistant along with that impressive sound.
• The Echo Studio is also available for a limited time in a Billie Eilish Limited Edition, which includes a skin with the likeness of the Grammy and Academy Award winning performer.

Pros:

Amazon’s smart home ecosystem is strong Amazing sound quality Can be paired for stereo soundA white version is now available

Cons:

ExpensiveVery big

Features: 3 color options | Smart routines | Alexa Guard Prior to the Echo, we thought it was okay to turn on our lights by touching the dirty switches on the wall. We thought it was okay to set our own alarm clocks. We thought it wasn’t the height of crudeness to punch numbers into a calculator using our actual fingers.

We were willing to do these simple, basic tasks ourselves, But then we learned that we could set timers for every little thing, with impunity. We learned that having our choice of music at our fingertips no longer required actual fingers. The Echo became the least necessary, most appreciated simple helper in our home.

We got to know Alexa, and she became family. The Original Echo most closely resembled a black Pringles can. This device defined the Alexa concept. It had a ring of powerful microphones, capable of picking up commands from a distance. It had decent quality speakers for room-filling music.

It was meant to be both an intelligent assistant, and a spare Bluetooth speaker. In late 2017, the original Echo was taken off the market, replaced by a new Echo and Echo Plus, which have since been updated again. Now both the Echo and Echo Dot are spheres instead of cylinders. The previous generation Echo also added the ability to change skins.

That’s gone away with the spherical Echo. You can choose from Charcoal, Glacier White, and Twilight Blue (which doesn’t look at all like twilight and is really kind of a bluish-gray two-tone thing). Personally, I like the black look for pretty much everything, but if you’re trying to make the Echo blend in with your surroundings, the alternate colors might prove appealing.

That said, the spherical shape makes it harder to fit in your space than the previous cylindrical versions. Amazon did not sacrifice sound quality when it reduced the Echo’s stature. I have a 2018 Echo in my garage and its sound is strong and clear. The 4th Generation Echo’s sound has improved above that, including an upward-firing woofer and dual tweeters.

The 4th Generation Echo also adds the smart hub capabilities previously only offered in the now-discontinued Echo Plus. A smart hub. If you’re not familiar with smart home devices, this will take a second to explain. Basically, in almost all cases, when you add a smart home device (like the Alexa-controlled Philips Hue bulbs ), you need to add a hub to your network to control them.

While hubs aren’t that difficult to set up, one disadvantage is the extra device, wire to your router (or Wi-Fi link), and power dongle. The Echo Plus eliminated the need for this extra device for most common smart home devices, and that benefit is inherited by the fourth generation Echo. One thing to keep in mind is that the fourth generation Echo (like the previous Echo Plus) supports the Zigbee smart home standard, but not Z-Wave.

My blinds are Z-Wave, so I had to pick up a Samsung Smarthings hub to manage those. The new fourth generation Echo has a low power mode that will work in most configurations and uses 50% post-consumer recycled plastics. It also uses 100% post-consumer recycled fabric and 100% recycled die-cast aluminum, proving that even Big Brother can care for the environment.

Amazon’s smart home ecosystem is strong Built-in smart home controller Has come down in price

Cons:

The ball-shaped designThe status light on the bottom of the unit isn’t as easy to seeWe miss the iconic Pringles can form factor of the original

Features: 3 color options | More sensors | Eero built-in There is no doubt that the Amazon Echo Dot keeps getting better and better – especially for the price. The only reason it’s not our top pick is that the sound quality of the Echo Studio surpasses that of this small unit.

Otherwise, the price/performance/capability offerings of this little powerhouse are pretty incredible. Sure, yes, it’s an Alexa. So it responds to voice commands and plays back responses and music. In the fifth generation, sound quality has once again improved. But now it also includes a temperature sensor, so you can turn your HVAC system on and off through an Alexa routine without relying on an external sensor – which often cost as much as the entire Echo Dot.

The fifth generation Echo Dot is also an Eero mesh repeater, providing the ability to extend your Eero router’s coverage merely by placing a Dot on a desk. And now, you can tap it on top. Why is that good? We’re still working on that one, but we’re sure there must be some interesting options for routine integration.

Amazon’s smart home ecosystem is strong Tons of features Affordable

Cons:

Sound quality is not as great

Features: 4 design options | Amazon Kids+ | Better parental controls The Echo Dot Kid Edition has all the same features you’ve come to know and love with the Echo Dot, but with more kid-friendly features and better parental controls. Kids can ask Alexa questions and even get help with their homework or ask Alexa to read them a story.

The Amazon Kids+ subscription will get you kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games, and access to educational skills. Parents can set daily time limits, filter explicit songs, and review activity in the Amazon Parent Dashboard. As of fall 2022, the Kid Edition adds the owl and dragon design to the previous tiger and panda offerings.

There’s no doubt about it. The dragon is the design we have to recommend. We even know a few adults seriously considering upgrading their Echo Dots to a dragon version because it’s a friggin’ dragon! Pros:

Specifically made for kids One year of Amazon Kids+ for freeThere’s a dragon!

Cons:

Amazon Kids+ costs an extra $2.99/month after the trial

Features: 2 color options | 13MP camera | Auto-framing | 1280 x 800 resolution The 10-inch Echo Show looks like it was separated at birth from a 2002 iMac G4, Except the Echo Show has a gimmick: it follows you around. Like a creep. Review: Echo Show 10 with motion: How it feels to be followed around No, it doesn’t rove around the room under its own power (that’s the Ring Always Home Cam, which flies and hasn’t been released).

This Echo Show spins on its base, so it’s always facing you. If you’ve ever had a small dog stare at you with 10,000 watts of attention, all attempting to will you drop that piece of chicken, you probably know how it will feel to have the new Echo Show stalk you. While I find the physical follow feature of the new Echo Show a little creepy, I’d love to use one in filming my YouTube videos.

There are smartphone gadgets that auto-pan to follow a speaker, but with all of Amazon’s great AI, the Echo Show is probably going to do a better job of it. The question is how you can capture that video for later desktop use. We’ll see. It’s an interesting application but certainly not mainstream.

Use display as a digital photo frame Auto-framing always keeps you centered on video callsBuilt-in Zigbee smart home hub

Cons:

Expensive

Features: HD touchscreen | Adaptive color screen | 1280 x 800 resolution This is really the sweet-spot Echo Show. At $69, it’s quite inexpensive for what it does. It has a big enough screen that you can see what’s on the other end. Review: Amazon Echo Show 8: How one big feature changes everything Since Amazon recently updated it with a good camera, it will no longer embarrass you on Echo or Zoom calls.

Same great features as the 10-inch Echo Show, but cheaper Made with sustainable materials Down to $69

Cons:

No built-in Zigbee smart home hub

Features: 5 MP camera | Visual and voice ID | 1920 x 1080 resolution But wait, there’s more. or at least bigger! The latest Echo Show device is Amazon’s biggest, with a full 15-inch wide 1080p screen. You can mount it on the wall and display your favorite pictures.

Great for organization like family calendars and to-do lists Family members can create personal profiles and use visual ID and voice ID to see their specific appointments, reminders, and more

Cons:

No auto-framing video feature

Features: 3 color options | 2 MP Camera | 960 x 480 resolution Look, it’s hard to recommend the 5-inch Echo Show over the 8-inch model, even if you’re saving money. The screen is smaller (and the drop from 8-inch to 5-inch is more than you’d expect when watching a video), the camera is of a substantially lower quality, and it doesn’t sound as good.

Really, the only reason you should get this over the 8-inch model is to save those bucks or if you don’t have a space that can fit the slightly larger model. There is a kid version of the Echo Show 5 that comes with a reptile green shell. Because kids like reptiles? I don’t know. But it’s green. As with the Echo Dot Kid’s edition, you can pay extra to have the Echo Show provide some level of parental control services, keeping your little ones safe.

Pros:

Useful as a smart alarm clock Kids version

Cons:

Lacks the quality and robust features of other Echo Show devices

Kudos to Amazon for experimenting with new ideas. The company offers additional Echo products in varying degrees of usefulness and weirdness. We’ll just run them down quickly here because if you’re buying your first Echo, none of these should be that Echo.

But, if you are already considerably invested in the Alexa ecosystem, then you might want to pick one of these up. Features: Alexa Together subscription | 20.6 pounds | 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display So, there’s this. Named after the dog in the sixties TV series The Jetsons, the Astro is an Alexa on wheels.

Why? Honestly, we’re not yet sure. Amazon says it’s a security device that will follow unidentified intruders, but we’re withholding judgment until we get one in-house and see how it performs. The big question: why isn’t this a robot vacuum with an Echo Show screen? Ah well, stay tuned.

Advanced navigation technologyCan follow you around the house

Cons:

Only available by invitationSuper expensive

Features: 8 microphones | Radio voice control | Roadside assistance This is Amazon’s second attempt to get Alexa into the car and, well, it’s not a barn burner, although the second generation version adds one very helpful feature. From gen one to gen two, Amazon did two things.

First, they made the device about half as small. Second, they integrated a roadside assistance program into Alexa. If you need help on the road, just ask Alexa. There’s no fee for the service (or, at least, none has been announced). But you do pay for each incident where there’s a truck roll for assistance.

We still think you’re better off with CarPlay than this hack of wires and aux ports, although the roadside assistance is a compelling additional feature. That said if you’re dedicated and you only want to spend under $60, go for it. Pros:

Brings useful Alexa controls into your vehicle Hands-free controls safe for drivingRoadside assistance

Cons:

Not compatible with all cars

Features: 2 color options | Active noise cancellation | 5-hour battery life These $70 earbuds are basically AirPods for the rest of us, with Alexa built-in. According to our own Matthew Miller, they’re not spectacular, but they also don’t suck. Plus, they look like AirPods, if AirPods had been drawn to the dark side. Pros:

Sweat resistant Compatible with iOS and Android

Cons:

Touch panels can be too sensitive

Features: Open-ear audio | IPX4 splash-resistant | 2 hours of talk, 4 hours of listening No, these aren’t the AR Erikas I foretold back in Reality shock: The #FakeWorld future of ubiquitous AR, Not yet, anyway. These are just eyeglass frames with a mic/speaker built into the frame. Still, it’s a step in that direction. Pros:

Prescription, blue light, and sunglass options Supports Google Assistant and Siri

Cons:

Quality of the frame build could be betterSuper expensive

See what I mean? They’re a bit weird. But if you’re into Alexa, you might want to take that interest a bit further with one of the above products. The best-sounding Amazon Echo speaker overall is the Echo Studio. This Echo device showed to have the best sound quality, usability, and features of all the devices in Amazon’s Echo lineup.

Now that you’ve met the Echo family let’s look at which device is right for you.

That’s the quick view. What’s above is a deeper dive into the Alexa family as of fall 2022. We want to mention that, over the past year, the Alexa technology has been baked into devices from companies besides Amazon, We’re only covering the Amazon Echo devices in-depth.

We’re also not looking at the Alexa capabilities built into the Amazon Fire TV, tablets, microwave, and new TVs. We chose these devices by a mix of research and using them ourselves. We compared factors like pricing, reviews (both good and bad), different features, and compatibilities. We have four of these.

It started with one in the kitchen. No, we didn’t use it for recipes. Or news. Or stories. It’s just there, with a screen. I’m not sure why we have the Show instead of a regular Echo, but that’s what my wife wanted. She also wanted one in the laundry room.

1. And no, she doesn’t watch videos on it.
2. But she likes it. A lot.
3. So here’s where we stand with the Echo Show.
4. We have four models of this thing.
5. Three are two recently updated 5-inch models (one is a kid’s edition), an updated 8-inch model with a vastly improved camera, and a 10-inch model.
6. So, what is the Echo Show? It’s an Echo that is aimed at video chat and monitoring.

At least that’s its starting application. Let’s deconstruct that for a moment. We’ve all used FaceTime or some similar video chat capability on our phones. The Echo Show does the same thing, except it has to be plugged in and must sit in one spot. Does this remind you of anything? If you’re a Millennial or older, you remember telephones.

These were devices tethered to the wall that were rock-solid reliable. They allowed us to talk (with our voices) to other people who also had telephones. While there were eventually wireless phones, for years, most of us had to walk to the location where the phone was, dial the party we wanted to talk to and stay within reach of the cord.

We could only talk, not text. There was no panic over where we put down our smartphones. There was no concern over whether the battery was charged. We rarely uttered, “What? I can’t understand you.” It was a simpler time. OK, I know I’m being a bit facetious in my description, but there’s a point here.

1. My mom, who spent the last 30 years of her life using computers actively, kept getting confused trying to use her smartphone.
2. She kept hitting the red button and then wondering why her calls dropped.
3. My dad didn’t trust his smartphone at all and insisted I install a landline for him when he moved to a new house.

Neither my mom nor my dad liked the idea of the contact list on the phone. They had a few numbers memorized. For everything else, there was a sheet of paper with phone numbers next to, you guessed it, the telephone. There are two immediate and powerful applications for the Echo Show: Checking on elderly family members and being able to look in on the kids easily.

• The Echo Show easily allows you to use voice activation to contact, talk to, and see a family member.
• If on the approved list, you can establish a connection immediately.
• This gives concerned middle-agers the ability to ascertain the health of an elderly parent quickly.
• It gives parents and grandparents the ability to easily connect with, talk to, and see the kids and grandkids.

It bypasses the whole smartphone thing completely. While many of us might find the idea of a fixed, plugged-in phone to be an inconvenience, it also provides a hands-free calling experience from a set place, a known location, and a predictable setting.

This becomes particularly poignant in for high-risk folks in the Covid era. Many of our seniors haven’t seen their families for several holidays. Having the ability to reach out and see them via video may help soften the blow. Amazon is now supporting both Skype and Zoom, making the Echo Show a particularly helpful part of the new normal.

Let’s go farther, though. What might someday be on that screen? Right now, you can ask Alexa to time things and calculate things, but you can’t tell her to show you the next item in the recipe. But with the addition of video and image skills, I’m betting that’s not far off.

With Amazon’s recent move into security devices (they bought Ring and Blink, for example), the Show is also becoming a convenient security monitor. I think we’ll see more of that over time. Nope! You don’t have to pay anything extra to use an Echo device, but if you want to listen to certain songs or artists, you may be prompted to set up an Amazon Music subscription.

You have to have an account with Amazon, but you don’t have to have a Prime account. Though, Prime may get you extra content or features that a basic account may not let you use. Alexa and Echo devices are designed for use over Wi-Fi only, which means that they need to be constantly connected to the internet in order to work properly.

• Without an internet connection, you won’t be able to ask Alexa questions, use voice commands for smart tech around your house, or stream any music; your Echo will be a fancy paperweight, and Alexa will be like that friend you connected with on social media, but never talk to.
• I’ll tell you this: When I first looked at the original Echo, I thought it was ridiculous and unnecessary.

Now, if you want my Alexa, you’ll have to pry her from my cold, dead hands. We now have one in every room, and yes, that includes our bathrooms. The intercom function is a huge benefit to my family. And yet Alexa still doesn’t do anything that I couldn’t do if I wasn’t self-enabling myself to new levels of laziness.

Should I get Alexa for my kid?

It’s the worry every parent has when their children go online, “Will they be safe?” Amazon Echo Plus, also known as the voice assistant Alexa, is a voice-controlled smart speaker and intelligent personal assistant kids of all ages can enjoy using to access the Internet.

While Alexa may be just a speaker, there is a tremendous variety of content available and many actions it can perform. Given what a powerful device Amazon’s Alexa is, parents may wonder if it is safe for their children to use. So is Alexa safe for kids? When the right steps are taken, the answer is yes.

Amazon has provided parents with the ability to configure their Alexa devices to ensure children will be protected, yet still, enjoy using it. What are those risks? and what can we do to eliminate them for more peace of mind. Lets get into that next.

Can Alexa wake my kids up?

Alarms. If your kids keep forgetting to set their alarm clock, Alexa can do it for them. Just use a command like, ‘Alexa, wake me up at 7 a.m.,’ and it will set a one-off alarm for them.

Can my kids use Alexa to call 911?

You can’t ask Alexa to dial 911 or other emergency services directly, unless you have an Echo Connect hooked up to a landline phone. You can, however, set up a personal emergency contact, and turn on Alexa Guard for home security.

Can you watch Netflix on Echo show kids?

The Echo Show streams Netflix TV shows and movies up to 540p SD resolution. During playback, press the bubble at the top of the screen to set up subtitles and alternate language audio. Control playback or play a title using voice-activated controls with Amazon Alexa.

What is the best Alexa device for beginners?

Best Alexa for beginners – The Echo Dot includes all the standard Alexa features at a great price, and it sounds good enough for any starting Alexa user to enjoy music and voice commands.

Can Alexa shut doors?

Amazon’s Alexa assistant can now lock doors for you — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. Our picks and opinions are independent from any business incentives. With new smart lock compatibility, Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant is slowly taking over your home. What started with lights and thermostats evolved into today’s announcement that Alexa will soon be able to unlock your front door with a simple voice command. This feature addition is just the latest step in Amazon’s conquest of the Internet of Things via its popular assistant, and will no doubt add to the growing privacy concerns surrounding Alexa’s access to physical devices. Still, both startups and traditional hardware companies alike have been more than willing to partner with the tech giant, as evidenced by the new Alexa smart lock skill set. Along with smart home startup Wink, lock makers Schlage and Kwikset announced new Alexa compatibility. Users can now check to see if their doors are locked or tell Alexa to lock the doors just by asking, as long as a compatible lock is connected to Alexa through a Samsung SmartThings or Wink hub. Though the announcement raises the same security concerns that plague all smart home products, all three companies stressed that Alexa cannot be used for unlocking doors. This feature omission means it won’t be possible for burglars or unwanted visitors to access your home simply by asking Alexa to unlock the doors. August, another maker of Alexa-compatible smart locks,, but requires you to tell Alexa a secret numerical code in order for her to oblige. According to Wink, all Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale locks that can already connect to the Wink hub will now work with Alexa, also. Amazon that Schlage’s Connect Touchscreen Deadbolts, Kwikset’s SmartCode locks, and an array of Yale locks will also be compatible via the SmartThings hub. : Amazon’s Alexa assistant can now lock doors for you

What did Alexa say to a child?

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According to a tweet posted by Kristin Livdahl, Alexa told her 10-year-old child to touch a penny to an exposed plug socket. “My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said,” Livdahl tweeted on Sunday. Livdahl shared an image of Alexa’s response after her child asked the device for a challenge.

“Here’s something I found on the web. According to ourcommunitynow.com: The challenge is simple: plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs,” Alexa’s response read. Users expressed their astonishment in the comments “That’s shocking,” one user tweeted,

• Omg that’s horrible,” another user tweeted,
• Amazon said they have since resolved the fault.
• Customer trust is at the center of everything we do and Alexa is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers,” a spokesperson for Amazon told CNN in a statement.
• As soon as we became aware of this error, we quickly fixed it, and will continue to advance our systems to help prevent similar responses in the future,” the statement said.

The trend, known as the penny challenge, emerged on social media platforms such as TikTok in 2020. However, some users have warned against the potential dangers of the challenge. “You may have heard of the TikTok experiment involving a cell phone charger, a coin and an outlet,” Captain Brian Tanner, of the Provo Fire Department in Utah, said in a video posted in Jan.2020 from the organization’s account on TikTok.

Can my Alexa call my mom’s Alexa?

On your Echo Show say ‘Alexa, call Mom’ (or whatever name or nickname you put in your Alexa Contacts). (Note: the first time Alexa may ask if you want her mobile phone or Alexa devices choose Alexa devices.) Your Mom’s Echo Show should offer her the option to answer.

Is Amazon dot kids worth it?

FAQs – What’s the difference between the Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th generation) and the 4th generation model? The 5th generation model uses the improved Echo Dot (5th generation) with new tap controls, plus a bigger speaker. The new model is available in different skins (owl and dragon) to the original (tiger and panda).

Can I make my Echo show kid friendly?

When you create a profile for your child, Alexa can recognize their voice and automatically give kid-friendly responses on compatible Echo devices throughout the home. Alexa will filter songs with explicit lyrics, block shopping, let kids access parent-approved-content, and give age-appropriate responses.

Can you put an Echo Dot in kids mode?

How kids interact with Alexa – Amazon currently allows parents to dedicate Echo devices to children and has announced plans to allow parents to set up a children’s voice profile so that any Echo device in the home can recognize that child’s voice and instantly switch to child-appropriate settings and content.

• That feature, however, has not yet been implemented.
• For now, you can configure any Echo device as a child’s device, which determines the content children can access through that particular device.
• It’s always possible to use the Alexa app to turn off the child-specific features or assign the device to a different child.

With these child profiles and the Parent Dashboard, a parent can monitor and limit what their child can do with Alexa. This includes filtering out songs with explicit lyrics, blocking access to unapproved videos, and providing curated content targeted to your child’s age group.

Can Alexa have parental controls?

What Parental Controls are Available for an Alexa Device? – Amazon offers a kid-friendly version of the Echo smart speaker called the Echo Dot Kids Edition. This device enables kids to have an Alexa in their room and easily access information and skills that are appropriate for them.

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