{"id":8611,"date":"2021-08-24T19:55:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T17:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/08\/24\/how-to-make-your-echo-listen-for-specific-sounds\/"},"modified":"2021-08-24T22:06:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T20:06:58","slug":"how-to-make-your-echo-listen-for-specific-sounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/08\/24\/how-to-make-your-echo-listen-for-specific-sounds\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Your Echo Listen For Specific Sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s pretty amazing what Alexa can do. But did you know that Amazon Alexa is able to listen for specific sounds? It\u2019s true. Alexa can listen for a few different sounds right now \u2013 we expect that to improve in the coming months and years though. And since it is part of Alexa routines, it can also set off other things when that sound is heard. Like when it hears your dog bark, it can alert you and allow you to drop-in on your Echo Show to see what\u2019s happening with your dog.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a feature that not everyone is going to use, but is very important to utilize. Here\u2019s how you can use this feature.<br \/>\nWhat sounds can Alexa listen for?<br \/>\nCurrently, Alexa can listen for a couple of different sounds. Mainly, a dog barking, a baby crying, snoring or coughing. Unlike Nest, which can listen for glass breaking as well, Alexa is not yet able to do that.<br \/>\nThis makes it a really good option for those that are wanting to keep an eye on their dog when they go back to work. As you\u2019ll be able to notice when your dog is barking. Thanks to Alexa being able to listen for specific sounds.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s also a great way to keep an eye on your newborn while they sleep in another room. As you can be alerted when they start crying. And with the drop-in feature on the Echo Show, you can quickly take a look and see what\u2019s going on with your baby.<br \/>\nHow To Make Your Echo Listen For Specific Sounds<br \/>\nTo enable sound detection for Alexa, you\u2019ll need to download the Alexa app.<br \/>\nOnce you are logged into the Alexa app, tap on the \u201cMore\u201d icon in the right-hand corner.<br \/>\nNext tap on \u201cRoutines\u201d.<br \/>\nThen tap on the \u201c+\u201d button.<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll need to first enter a routine name, and then tap \u201cNext\u201d.<br \/>\nNext, tap on \u201cWhen this happens\u201d followed by \u201csound detection\u201d.<br \/>\nNow on this sound detection page, you can choose which one you want to use:<br \/>\nDog barking<br \/>\nBaby crying<br \/>\nSnoring<br \/>\nCough<br \/>\nNext, you\u2019ll tap on the device that you\u2019d like to listen for the sound. Then tap Next.<br \/>\nOn the \u201cEdit Routine\u201d screen, you\u2019ll be able to set the conditions for this routine. For example, set it to only work during the week while you\u2019re at work.<br \/>\nThen tap on Next. From here you can add an action to the routine. You can do a drop-in on your Echo Show and see what is going on, or set up a call and much more.<br \/>\nAnd now you\u2019re all set. It\u2019s just that easy.<br \/>\nThe post How To Make Your Echo Listen For Specific Sounds appeared first on Android Headlines.&#013;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Amazon-Echo-Show-8-Review-AM-AH-12.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\">&#013;<br \/>\nSource: ndroidheadlines.com&#013;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s pretty amazing what Alexa can do. 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