Introduction to Virtual Assistants and Companion Devices 3

1.   Through a Food Network agreement, Alexa will now be able to assist users in the preparation of meals. Customers will be able to use their Echo Show devices to view recipes and take cooking lessons. This will include requests such as "Alexa, show Bobby Flay cooking lessons," "Alexa, how many chicken thighs should I use?" and "Alexa, save that recipe."

2.     Alexa Guard, which listens for window breaches and alarms, is growing in popularity. The consumer may now employ more sophisticated routines, such as "Alexa, I'm heading to work." This not only activates Alexa Guard but also other orders, such as shutting out the lights.

3.     Furthermore, Alexa Guard will begin monitoring not only broken glass and alarms but also human activity while you are away. That means the Echo should be able to distinguish between your cat padding about the flat and a sneaky burglar.

4.     Alexa Communications and Free Time Communications for Kids. Communication will allow youngsters to communicate with contacts that (Grand) parents have pre-approved. Free Time on Echo Show will provide youngsters with access to games and other activities, in addition to the aforementioned Communications for Kids.

5.     Alexa can keep your Pets Entertained. With the recent times of Covid-19, working from home was seen as a new lifestyle change in our life. Our impromptu work calls and lack of personal time lead pets to feel lonely. With the new advancements of AI in Alexa, our pets can now be entertained and kept busy.  By teaching some easy commands like the Barking of the Dog, or the Meowing of the Cat, Alexa can play their favourite songs to keep them busy and happy.

6.     Alexa can keep you Healthy. Alexa can be a great companion in keeping you busy and being your new fitness buddy.  With a wide range of activities and exercises available on the web just by customizing your workout schedule,  You can ask Alexa to play the latest workout songs Or have a live yoga or Zumba session right in the comfort of your own drawing room. 

Overall, Alexa is designed to be a versatile and user-friendly virtual assistant that can help people with a wide range of tasks in their daily lives.