Family life can be busy and complicated.
Technology sometimes has a bad rap.
Video games and smartphones are blamed for alienating family members.
Your smart home products can actually help bring your family together.
Position the Wi-Fi camera in the nursery, and plug it in.
Many products include a magnetic disc for attaching the camera to the wall.
Traditional baby monitors have limited viewing options.
You also view the feed on tablets, computers, and TVs.
you’ve got the option to also view the feed on your smartphone with your camera app.
Many Smart cameras have motion-detection features that can notify you when the baby starts to wake from their nap.
it’s possible for you to also develop playlists for your baby’s lullaby.
Some smart devices are designed for childrens bedrooms and include extra security enhancements.
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Music streaming is great for the whole family.
Which music key in you and your family prefer, playing it is just an Alexa request away.
Try saying “Alexa, play some good Jazz.”
Or maybe “Alexa, play some of the latest alternative hits.”
Just say Alexa, play Jeopardy.
There are multiple entertainment options including trivia and games.
Say “Alexa, what are some good family games?”
Some fun games you might try include:
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Your smart home virtual assistant can help.
it’s possible for you to create a calendar that everyone in the family can check.
Alexa includes a built-in calendar.
you could say things like Alexa, add dance recital to the calendar on Monday.
Alexa will ask what time the event should go on the calendar that day.
Once youve inputted your busy schedule, Alexa can remind you of upcoming events.
You may never forget to take your kid to soccer practice again.
you might also set alarms and timers.
Say “Alexa, set an alarm for eight in the morning.
Alexa will ask you if you want this alarm to go off every weekday.
Your virtual assistant can provide helpful timers.
For example, maybe you have a pizza in the oven for the kids.
you might say Alexa, set a timer for 12 minutes.”
Alexa links with different calendar types including Google and Apple.
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Are you concerned that your dog has eaten a glove?
Alexa will ask you about your pet and offer tips and advice.
Here are some examples of things you could discuss with these skills:
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Keeping the Whole Family Entertained
Theres only so much Jeopardy the family can play, right?
Chances are good that at least someone in your family enjoys a good movie or a good cartoon.
Alexa provides great suggestions on what to watch.
Alexa can help you control not only what you watch, but where you watch it.
For example, you could say Alexa, open Hulu on the basement TV.
Parental controls can help ensure your kids are not watching something you feel is inappropriate.
The technology can also offer useful knowledge and peace of mind.
Did your kids make it home from school?
They don’t always remember to text you.
