Paul McFedries has been writing about computers and technology for nearly 30 years. He has authored more than 100 books that have sold more than four million copies worldwide.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Alexa 5

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Alexa 7

Chapter 2: Setting Up Alexa and Your Devices 21

Chapter 3: Learning Alexa Basics 43

Part 2: Having Fun with Alexa 59

Chapter 4: Playing Media 61

Chapter 5: Communicating with Alexa 89

Chapter 6: Using Alexa at Home 111

Chapter 7: Being More Productive 131

Part 3: Getting More out of Your Relationship with Alexa 149

Chapter 8: Asking Alexa Questions 151

Chapter 9: Adding Skills to Alexa 161

Chapter 10: Making Alexa Accessible 177

Part 4: Controlling Your Smart Home 191

Chapter 11: Setting Up Your Smart Home 193

Chapter 12: Uncovering Some Smarter Smart-Home Techniques 215

Part 5: The Part of Tens 237

Chapter 13: Ten (Times Ten) Ridiculously Fun Alexa Tricks 239

Chapter 14: Ten Things That Can Go Wrong (and How to Fix Them) 247

Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Beef Up Security and Privacy 263

Index