3 things to use your voice assistant for

Aside from the weather forecast, news headlines and setting timers, have a go asking your smart speaker the following:

KEEP A SHOPPING LIST

Ask to ‘Add a list’, name the list when prompted and then every time you want to add something to it, ask to ‘Add to shopping (or whatever it’s called) list’ and follow with the items you need.

SET ROUTINES

Depending on which smart home products it’s linked to, you can programme it to switch the heating or lights on or off at your chosen command.

ENJOY THE DAD JOKES

Smart assistants aren’t all about mundane tasks. They have a sense of humour too. Why not ask yours to tell you a joke? Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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