Smart Home: step-by-step guides

Simple guides to smart speakers and smart homes for older adults and caregivers: setting up an Echo, calling for help, photos, lights and more.

• What Is a Smart Home? A Plain-Words Guide
  What a smart home is, helpful devices, the main brands, and staying private.
• How Do I Set Up an Echo or Echo Show?
  Set up an Echo or Echo Show, connect Wi-Fi, and link your Amazon account.
• How Do I Show My Photos on an Echo Show?
  Show your family photos on an Echo Show, and let family add more.
• Can I Call for Help with a Smart Speaker?
  Call family by voice, and what smart speakers can and cannot do in an emergency.

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