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Silly Q on alexa

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  • 31-03-2020 1:46pm
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    from_atozinc
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    My 6 year old is forever asking me questions

    what number is after a trillion?
    where do clouds come from?
    where was sonic the hedgehog born?
    how tall is godzilla etc etc

    is Alexa somewhat capable of answering these type questions or does it only do very specific things like tell you the weather etc


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    chrislad
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    It works for some things but I find it a bit hit and miss. Google Home Mini might be better, as I find Google as a Voice Assistant much better for that type of stuff.


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    from_atozinc
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    chrislad wrote: »
    It works for some things but I find it a bit hit and miss. Google Home Mini might be better, as I find Google as a Voice Assistant much better for that type of stuff.


    thank you.
    where can you buy google home mini? and how much is it?

    dose not seem to be on amazon.


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    The Gardener
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    from_atozinc wrote: »
    thank you.
    where can you buy google home mini? and how much is it?

    dose not seem to be on amazon.

    https://store.google.com/product/google_nest_mini


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    from_atozinc
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    thanks, ye have me confused now, always thought just get amazon echo dot, now have this google home mini

    any votes on what to go for?


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    from_atozinc
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    whats the difference between

    1. Nest Mini (2nd Gen)
    2. Google home mini


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    djdunny
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    Wrong forum guys. This is a forum for Apple products


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    from_atozinc
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    djdunny wrote: »
    Wrong forum guys. This is a forum for Apple products


    Oppps. Will re post.


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    Gumbo
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    I’ll ask Alexa if she can answer those now.


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    Gumbo
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    from_atozinc wrote: »
    My 6 year old is forever asking me questions

    what number is after a trillion?
    where do clouds come from?
    where was sonic the hedgehog born?
    how tall is godzilla etc etc

    is Alexa somewhat capable of answering these type questions or does it only do very specific things like tell you the weather etc

    Quadrillion
    Warm air rises......continues to explain...
    Nebraska!
    108.2m tall according to the movie


    So yes, Alexa can answer them.
    Are they correct, I’ll let you cross check with google :)


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    from_atozinc
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    Gumbo wrote: »
    Quadrillion
    Warm air rises......continues to explain...
    Nebraska!
    108.2m tall according to the movie


    So yes, Alexa can answer them.
    Are they correct, I’ll let you cross check with google :)


    Feck. Not bad !!
    Thanks. ;)


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    from_atozinc
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    Gumbo wrote: »
    Quadrillion
    Warm air rises......continues to explain...
    Nebraska!
    108.2m tall according to the movie


    So yes, Alexa can answer them.
    Are they correct, I’ll let you cross check with google :)


    Another q. Does Alexa need to be plugged in all the time to the mains or can it work off a battery?


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    s1ippy
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    Gumbo wrote: »
    Quadrillion
    Warm air rises......continues to explain...
    Nebraska!
    108.2m tall according to the movie


    So yes, Alexa can answer them.
    Are they correct, I’ll let you cross check with google :)

    They're wrong.

    One trillion and one
    Clouds form because water droplets evaporate and come together at the cooler temperatures in the atmosphere before they get too heavy and fall as rain
    Sonic the hedgehog is a cartoon character and they're not born, they're invented
    And a child would do better with a scale reference, bigger than X building

    I don't really understand why you couldn't oblige your child by answering these questions.


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    from_atozinc
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    s1ippy wrote: »
    They're wrong.

    One trillion and one
    Clouds form because water droplets evaporate and come together at the cooler temperatures in the atmosphere before they get too heavy and fall as rain
    Sonic the hedgehog is a cartoon character and they're not born, they're invented
    And a child would do better with a scale reference, bigger than X building

    I don't really understand why you couldn't oblige your child by answering these questions.

    It’s just to get him in to tech also and get used to it. No probs answering him but these days he comes in and asks me during work conf calls etc.
    So just another option for him if I’m busy.


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    Gumbo
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    s1ippy wrote: »
    They're wrong.

    One trillion and one
    Clouds form because water droplets evaporate and come together at the cooler temperatures in the atmosphere before they get too heavy and fall as rain
    Sonic the hedgehog is a cartoon character and they're not born, they're invented
    And a child would do better with a scale reference, bigger than X building

    I don't really understand why you couldn't oblige your child by answering these questions.

    I asked Alexa if you had a chip on your shoulder. She said yes.


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    Gumbo
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    from_atozinc wrote: »
    Another q. Does Alexa need to be plugged in all the time to the mains or can it work off a battery?

    Plugged in all the time.
    I have mine plugged in using this set up except in white.

    Sonomo Wall Mount Holder Hanger for Dot 3rd Generation, Upgraded Socket Stand Case for Kitchens, Bedroom and Bathroom, Space-Saving without Messy Wires or Screws - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TVN6XPJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3kpHEb0KESBZJ


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    Gumbo
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    from_atozinc wrote: »
    It’s just to get him in to tech also and get used to it. No probs answering him but these days he comes in and asks me during work conf calls etc.
    So just another option for him if I’m busy.

    I find my kids listening to a lot more music now since we got it.
    They ask Alexa to play theme songs from movies they like, ads the see on the tv etc they are 8 & 4.


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    micratoyota
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    why does my Alexa turn itself off and will say trying to connect.


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    TheBoyConor
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    I'd be more inclined to suggest that you have some respect for and engage with your son in a human and meaningful way and appriciate and encourage his curious and inquisitive mind rather than look for options to fob him off with an electronic device.

    They are not silly questions. It is a 6 year old child trying to understand and learn about the world in which they live.


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