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Amazon

Echo Loop

by Jasmine Blue D’ Katz

MY TOY BOX correct size then you could place your order.

Amazon Echo Loop may not be for everyone, but it brings
It’s been a few months since I’ve gotten my paws on Alexa out of the home. Yes, I said it’s a ring and it may look
something new to review and you know I like to keep a little strange on my paws and I may look weird using it,
abreast of new technology. but now I have a voice assistant in the palm of my hand.

We got a new DJI Mavic Air 2 back in May and have en­ The ring has a simple, elegant use. It’s has a decently attrac­
joyed flying and taking aerial photos to post on Face­ tive design, and I feel like a spy when I use it. The major
book and to enter into competition at our local camera downfall is I need to charge it daily.
club. But I not quite sure the drone would be something
Using the Echo Loop is a breeze, now instead of talking to
our club members would be interested in.
Alexa through a smart speaker, I can just slip the Loop over
Amazon has been a leader in new technology for a few my finger and chat with my voice assistant on the go, walk­
years and has essential taken control of our house from ie-talkie style.
controlling several lights, the AC and TV. With the ability
The Loop has an underside microphone – so you are essen­
to link with other devices, I also able to control my secu­
tially asking a question into my paws, then I lift my paw to
rity system and able to view several of the cameras in­
my ear, where a speaker will give Alexa’s answer.
stalled throughout the house. Since Amazon Alex devic­
es are pretty much located in most frequently occupied The Echo Loop is on the thick side with a large, flat front
spaces, there’s I have very little problem communicating and black titanium finish. It comes in four sizes (the reason
my commands to Alexa. for the sizing kit). There’s a button located off-center on the
inside which I can touch to activate (it vibrates) Alexa, then
Several months ago, Amazon announced a new pro­
I just speak my commands, it’s that simple. Next to the
duced called the Echo Loop, but until recently this de­
button is the speaker, then I raise the Loop to my ear to
vice has become available to consumer. A few weeks
hear Alexa (now I feel like a CIA agent). I don’t need my
ago, I received an invitation from Amazon offering the
phone or any of my other devices that have the Alexa app
Loop at a discount price, but before ordering, Amazon
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would send you a ring sizing kit. After you decide the
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