Here's a list of celebrities you can talk to with Alexa and an Echo speaker. Following their appearance in Amazon's first-ever Super Bowl ad, you'll hear guest appearances from Alec Baldwin and from Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Dan Marino if you ask Alexa how many Oscars Baldwin has won or how many Super Bowl rings Marino has (the answer in both cases is 'zero,' though neither Baldwin nor Marino are content to leave it at that.)īut since 2016 when Alexa made it possible to utilize celebrity voices, numerous other voices have been added to its repertoire. Amazon Celebrity cameo Easter eggsĬelebrities are starting to get in on the fun, too. Or you could cut right to the chase and tell her that her mother was a hamster.Įven Alexa isn't immune to corny dad jokes. You can, for instance, ask her for the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow, and follow up by asking how she knows so much about swallows. Some of my favorites are Alexa's Monty Python references. 'Alexa, give me an Alan Partridge TV pitch.'.'Alexa, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?'.'Alexa, supercalifragilisticexpialodocious.'.'Alexa, these aren't the droids you're looking for.'.'Alexa, what's the first (or second) rule of Fight Club?'.Amazon Alexa's film and TV show Easter eggs You can also read our story on the four best uses for your Amazon Echo device in each room of your home to help you decide where to place your Echo.Are you a movie buff? Grab some popcorn and try these neat film-related Amazon Easter Eggs. Mounted on a wall that's not facing a window.On the edge of your kitchen counter - far, far away from your sink.A place where it's easily visible to you, so you can see when the light ring lights up.In the corner of your living room (away from windows).So, where should you place your Amazon Echo? Placing it on a side table makes more sense and is more likely to keep the voice assistant quiet until you make a command. So if you're having a private conversation and Alexa kicks in, you're risking your privacy. Not only does this interrupt the show you're watching, but it also starts recording what's said after the command. How many commercials are out there that say, 'Alexa, play…' and activate your Echo? Or if the TV says anything that sounds a lot like 'Alexa,' take a guess at what's going to activate.

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