We love Alexa at our house! We have Echo Dots and an Echo Look scattered throughout the house. I regularly ask Alexa to play Christmas music, my husband frequently asks her to tell him a story, and my kids usually ask her to tell them a joke. My husband has started asking Alexa to sing Christmas carols and he absolutely loves it when she does. We also use Alexa to set timers. And I regularly ask Alexa to take my picture with my Echo Look. She takes the best photos and has really helped me up my Instagram game. {Side note: I paid $199 for my Echo Look and it was worth every penny, but now you can buy it for only $49.99…you really need to check it out}.
We also check the score of games, listen to audiobooks, and check the weather. I'm constantly amazed at the things Alexa does for our family! And now, Alexa is helping our family give back to people in need. You can now make a donation to Toys for Tots by saying “Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots.” After speaking the voice command, Alexa will present you with a reasonably priced item appropriate for kids across a range of ages. Alexa will choose from a curated list of toys that includes things like Mickey and Minnie plush toys, Nerf footballs, Monopoly games and more. It's easy-peasy to do!
Check out this video to see how easy it is to donate:
This is the first time that customers can donate a product to a charity via voice shopping and what's even better is that Amazon will be matching customer donations throughout the end of the year – toy for toy – doubling customers’ contributions! Just when I think Amazon and Alexa can't get any better, they come up with an awesome initiative like this.
In a season full of hustle and bustle, Amazon has made it easy to make Christmas better for someone in need! What are you waiting for? Go tell Alexa to “Donate to Toys for Tots!” so that Amazon will match your donation!!!
