Amazon has added "Computer" as a wake word. Don't mention computer near an Echo or Dot if you use the new wake word

Edited January 18, 20178 yr by stusviews

Saw this a couple of days ago but for the life of me it didn't make any sense until I read this article: http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-echo-and-echo-dot-update-adds-computer-wake-word-to-help-complete-the-star-trek-fantasy/

I like it. I'm happy to see it evolve.

My Uncle used to use Homeseer and called his virtual assistant "computer". He later changed it to "Amber" and gave her a British accent.

I haven't seen any changes here yet, for mine.

 

Amazon needs to add a few more names that aren't quite so common and enough of them, that every TV show and movie doesn't trigger it a dozen times per evening by harrassing the poor girl with ridicule.

 

I hope the girl that "donated her voice" is getting paid well. She sings quite a few songs now.

Edited January 19, 20178 yr by larryllix

The Alexa app can recognize most names we give to devices. I'd like the app to recognize a wake name of my choosing. (Also posted on the Echo forum.)