Avast ye scallywags! Learn to tweak Alexa's blabber, Wake Word, and Hunches to yer heart's content, matey!
2023-09-30
Avast ye scurvy dogs! If ye be wantin' to alter yer Amazon Alexa's voice and be givin' her a brand new name, fear not! Simply heed the wise words of Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson and he shall guide ye through the treacherous waters of customizin' yer device's features. Arrr!
In the 17th century pirate language, me mateys, ye may have noticed that yer smart home assistant's voice don't quite match yer aesthetic or mood. Well, fear not, because Alexa be lendin' an ear to yer preferences. There be a charm in personalizin' every tiny detail of our gadgets, and Amazon's Alexa ain't one to be left behind, me hearties.First up, here's how ye can adjust her accent. Arrr, wouldn't it be grand to have Alexa speak like a true pirate? Shiver me timbers! Or maybe ye'd prefer a British accent, to add a touch of sophistication to yer ship. Whatever ye fancy, ye can now make Alexa sound just right for ye.
But that be not all, me mateys. Maybe "Alexa" feels a tad too mainstream for ye now. How about wakin' up yer device with a more unique call? There be a few options to choose from, but for this example, let's go with "Ziggy." Just like that, yer former Alexa smart speaker is now the Ziggy smart speaker. Avast!
But wait, there be more! Ye see, Alexa be gettin' a bit too intuitive lately. She be doin' things for ye based on what ye usually do, thanks to her hunches. But if her hunches be more eerie than endearin', ye can easily switch 'em off. Ye be in control of yer smart assistant's behavior, me hearties.
So there ye have it, me mateys. Amazon's Alexa be takin' a stride toward individuality by lettin' us tailor her accent to match our preferences. And if ye ever feel like she be listenin' too closely, ye can turn off her hunches suggestions with ease. It be a pirate's life for me! Arrr!
If ye could give Alexa any new feature, what would it be, me hearties? Maybe she answers in puns and dad jokes? Or perhaps she sings lullabies in an operatic voice? Let us know by writin' us at Cyberguy.com/Contact. And for more tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to the free CyberGuy Report Newsletter at Cyberguy.com/Newsletter. Fair winds and smooth sailin' to ye all!