How to stop Echo from asking you to buy stuff
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Sometimes if you ask Alexa a question, like the time, it'll follow up with asking if you want recommendations for things to buy.
Sometimes if you ask Alexa a question, like the time, it'll follow up with asking if you want recommendations for things to buy.
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Funny things to ask Alexa
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How to stop Alexa from ordering stuff without your permission
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4 annoying things Alexa does on your Echo and how to fix it - CNET
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Echo: How to turn off Alexa's unwanted 'By the way' suggestions - CNET
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Protect Your Echo Privacy While Working From Home: 7 Simple Tricks - CNET
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2022 Kids Echo Dot 5th Gen, Owl Design for Kids
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How to stop Alexa from announcing what's in your packages this holiday season - The Verge
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How to Turn Off an Echo Dot
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You can now stop Alexa from saying the product name during shipping notifications
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The 55 funniest things to ask Alexa — CNET - CNET
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