I did it! I joined the crowd and bought an Echo from Amazon. I was actually someone that was against the idea of the Amazon or Google versions. I just didn't see a need. Then I was at a work lunch and two of my co-workers were talking about the echo and I became instantly hooked.
We went with the Echo Plus and so far it is fantastic. The app needs a little work; it is slow (or I am impatient). However, you can just talk to Alexia and you don't have to use the app all the time. we debated getting the Echo show but I did not see us using the drop-in feature. No one in our family has one at this time and we hardly every use the face-time feature on our phones.
On my first morning with Alexa. I though I set a morning routine called "start my morning" but to my surprise it started, what I would describe as, a version of the Miracle Morning*. She walks you through most of the LIFE SAVER steps 60 seconds at time. Need more time, just tell her and she will give you more time.
I did set a custom morning routine but I called it "start my day" which included my local weather, a news briefing and tell me something new. I am now sitting here writing this post with relaxing spa music playing in the background.
I did compare the with the Google version. The reason we choose the Echo was because I use Amazon for everything. I do 90% of my shopping there, so it seemed to be a logical connection.
We are excited to learn all the feature.Do you have one of these devices? What features, games, or skills do you love the most?
*If you have not read the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, I recommend pick up a copy.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid ad or sponsored post. I have no affiliation with Amazon. I am just excited about my purchase.
