Echo Dot (2nd Generation) is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, send and receive messages, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, and more.I have rows and mountains of assorted books all throughout my house, but it wasn't until a few month's ago I had never really noticed until the last few months how much I also enjoy audio books. They're so convenient to listen to in the car, at the gym, at the park, or while I'm working my home-based business. You can take it all in, the way the author intended, and I also love that it helps my daughter who has dyslexia read along in her book.
Rewind to the other day when I was at a friend's house and she had the Echo (2nd gen) and was busy making biscuits for our Bible Study get together. "Alexa, set a timer for 15 minutes."
Have I been living under a rock? I mean, yeah I tell Google on my phone to do the same, but to not even have to locate my phone; not have to fuss with putting in my passcode (thanks to the kids), and having to push a button, I can just say "Alexa, read [Audible book title]" or resume the current book I'm reading by saying "Alexa, read my book." or in my friend's instance "Alexa, set a timer." I have to get one.
Of course, the universe must be trying to tell me something because guess what popped up in my feed? A refurbished Echo Dot (2nd gen) was on sale on Prime (regularly priced at $39.99 refurbed, and new for $49.99). Of course I had to order one. ;-P
Now don't get me wrong, I still plan to read a physical book on my own, read to my children, or have them read to me (and sneak in a few whiffs when I can! lol) but I can't wait to make life a little simpler.
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