As we all know Alexa is Amazon’s voice assistant. There are a bunch of features available in it. Even though many people own an Amazon Echo not all of them are aware of all its hidden features. Nowadays, this smart assistant is one of the best Artificial Intelligent helpers that we can use during our daily chores. The apps for Echo devices are known as Alexa Skills. They work with any of the devices in the Echo family.

Once you start using Alexa, it is a real thrill to know about its features. So, here are some quick tips to get the most of this smart assistant.

Use Alexa to read your favorite audio book

You can use Alexa as your hobby companion. First, go to the menu in the Alexa app and then tap music. Then go to ‘Videos & Books’ and then Audible. Now, you must choose your audiobook and just tap to start the reading session. Another advantage of using Alexa is that you can change reading different chapters and jump across the pages.

Get a quick sports update

All you must do is just tell the ‘Alexa sports update’. You can track the news about your chosen team. Before you want to get updates go to Settings and then Sports Update. Create a list of your favorite teams. Once you complete this process you are all set to get the update.

How to use ‘Whisper Mode’?

It is late night and when all your family members are asleep how to know the time from Alexa? Just tell ‘Alexa, turn on Whisper Mode’ and then you can ask the time. Another method is to select Voice Responses that are present in the Alexa Preferences bar.

Get traffic details

In the Settings menu go to traffic and then input your office address or any other destination. Then before you start from your home say ‘Alexa, what’s my traffic?’. You will get the fastest route avoiding all the traffic and the estimated time to reach the destination. If you use this as your daily routine, then you can surely save some amount of time while travelling.

Track your Amazon orders

It is possible to track all the orders you have placed from Amazon with Echo Dot or Tap, Echo. Just tell ‘Alexa, track my order’. You will get the expected arrival date of your order.

Set Reminders

Are you the kind of person who frequently needs to be reminded? If yes, then you can employ Alexa to remind you at the correct time. For example, to create a reminder you can say ‘Alexa, remind me to visit the hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m.’ Alexa will sound an alarm at 9 a.m. the next day and remind you.

Apart from all the above-mentioned tips, many other tricks can be done. You can explore Alexa Easter eggs and get funny responses. Also, there are separate Alexa skills for kids so children can also spend some quality time. By performing all the duties that are at its disposal Alexa is one of the best smart assistants.