If you know me, then you know that I love trying out new technology. Anything that can help simplify my life or help me stay organized is welcomed in my life. So when we were invited to try out the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot we had to say yes!

I am not sure why we had not gotten one of these before. They are amazing! Alexa, the brain behind the Echo and Echo Dot is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter. Your Echo device is always connected, ready to help keep you organized and answer your questions with simple voice commands.

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

Alexa can help set up your morning routine, check your calendar for appointments, check morning traffic, news, weather, send you reminders, order items directly from Amazon.ca, play your favourite music, and so much more.  It truly feels like you have your own personal assistant you can bug all day long.  No attitude or talk back to worry about, besides, you can even ask Alexa to tell you a joke. Ha!

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

 

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

I set up my Echo in my kitchen, and I love that it blends in with the room, doesn’t stick out, and it is right in the heart of our home where most of our school prep will be happening in September. You can get different colour sleeves for your device to match your own space as well. I can’t wait to use Alexa to help me stay on top of things and set up my back to school routine.

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

The Echo Dot is now living in my office. I love that it is always ready to help schedule my calendar and I use it to help me create shopping lists as well. I have started a back to school shopping list already, and I just add new items whenever I remember something new. I also love that I can tell it to play my favourite podcasts or music playlists while I work, all with voice commands.

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

Below are just a few things Alexa can help with during back to school preparation:

  • “Alexa, give me a back-to-school tip.”
  • “Alexa, what’s the forecast today?”
  • “Alexa tell everyone, the bus is here.”
  • “Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?”
  • “Alexa, order colouring crayons.”
  • “Alexa, set the alarm for the first day of school.”

The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot are available on Amazon.ca, and they ship free with one-day delivery for Prime members.

If you are looking for some extra help getting organized for back to school, I recommend you get help from Alexa. She is always free and happy to help!

Getting Ready for Back To School with Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Amazon. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own.