Have you heard of the Amazon Echo Dot (also known as the Alexa)? It’s that little, black, circular device that responds to voice commands. If you watched the Super Bowl, you would have seen it featured in multiple commercials. It’s a bit of a bizarre product, but since it’s gaining popularity (and because I love my readers so much!) I thought I would give one away on my blog.
Follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.
Sarah Hynes
I’ve never used one but I think they look cool. Banks for the giveaway!
SuperJames526
I have not used an Amazon Echo Dot/Alexa.
Anonymous
We have one, and we all love her!
Katie Johnson
I have used one at my sister’s house!
Kelly
I've used Alexa at a friend's house!
Alayna
I have not used the dot yet.
Julianna E
I have not used one before! 🙂
Emma Kate
Yes, I have used an Amazon Echo Dot/Alexa.
Blair Hargis
I have never used Alexa
johnnabuntin
I have never used this device but heard of a little girl here in Dallas who ordered a dollhouse through Alexa without her parents knowing!! It all ended good as the family collectively made the decision to donate the dollhouse to the Children’s Hospital!
Anonymous
We didn’t know that my little cousin could read yet, he was only 3, but he used his grandmother’s tablet and ordered a Thomas the tank engine train for himself. He also ordered a case of enfamil, which made me laugh even more that him ordering the train did. Both orders were on amazon.
The train was returned, and the baby formula was donated to a homeless shelter for families.
Anonymous
I have never used an Amazon Echo Dot/Alexa
Marilyn
VickieC
no i havent but i sure would love too
eclitton
I haven't seen one of these before either, but it looks very interesting (and fun!)
Carrie-Grace M
What an amazing giveaway! I've never used Alexa before.
Annie -I
I haven't used it. I'm only beginning to use my smartphone and I think I even made a mistake trying to sign up for this. Please forgive my ignorance. I typed my comment in the spot that was designated for my e-mail address.Oops! I'm sorry!
Anonymous
Yes I have
Anonymous
Yes I have used one.
Anonymous
Thank you for the giveaway. Yes, I have used Alexa before. My daughter really likes her. MZ
Christine Sanford
Wow what a great giveaway. We are lucky Blog readers!!!
Anonymous
I've never used it and I'm not sure it would be useful. But I would love to hear about your experience with it, Ellie! You must have had a good experience with it since you decided to give one to your readers.
AmyRyb
I have never used one. I've seen some family members do it, and it looks fun, but I've never wanted to give it a shot because I don't know yet how much we'd use it. But I'd be willing to try if one fell in our laps!
Anonymous
Doesn't this track what you're saying to it and leave the data stored somewhere, especially if you don't remember to erase the history? I'm leery of any connected or listening device in my home of any sort, even the new smart TV's. Kind of Big Brother-ish.
Anonymous
Me too. I don't trust anything that listens to me and watches me and tracks my movements (like smart phones, smart TV's, this Alexa thing and maybe even laptops?) Yes, it's Big Brother-ish and Orwellian (1984), if you know what I mean…
Anonymous
Yes it doesn't. I read someone were I lived some girl who was 10 years old had it call 911 and it wasn't emergency and the police made them get rid of it because it was dangerous. They still had to pay for the ambulance to come.
Anonymous
Our computers have their camera lenses completely covered with black electrical tape, on purpose. Hackers like to see what you're doing, if they get in.
Anonymous
I would never want one. Their to scary and not safe.
Terra La Belle
I have used Alexa a few times and she's amazing!!
sarah quinlan
I have used Alexa. So much fun!
Cassidy
I've used the Amazon Alexa at my sister's house.
Bonnie Smithies
Never used one but would simply love to!
Anonymous
How did people get along before these things? Can't people continue to get along without them?
Annie -I
When will the drawing be held?
If it gives the date in the blog, please forgive me for overlooking it. This is such a nice giveaway. Especially when we love you and read your blog anyway.
Odie Boggs
I used Alexa at a friends. I enjoy Siri on my phone.
Anonymous
Never use or heard of a Alexa til now. We still use things from horse and buggy days. I'm sure other readers would love to win this,(good luck)…Jane
Anonymous
Jane, is horse and buggy your background? I'm very curious as my husband grew up that way…
Anonymous
It's a phrase of speech I use sometimes. Life was simpler when my hubby and I were kids, and we still like the simple things and way of life. We never seen a horse pull a buggy til we went to Lancaster Pa. after we were married…Jane
Tracey
I've never used one.
Regina
I've never used Alexa before but it sounds interesting!
Jessica Gipson
No, but I would love to have one, I see it advertise a lot on t.v.
gldampier
I’ve never used one but it sounds like it could be fun!
Anonymous
I won’t have anything to do with Alexa because if you ask “who is Jesus” it answers that He is a fictional character! I won’t buy anything that has been programmed by the liberals to deny the existence of Jesus.
jessicadw
Agree
Anonymous
That was a fake story! If you Google it multiple articles will come up proving it was fake. If you ask who Jesus is, the Echo will just read you the Wikipedia article about him. Trust me, I have one and so do multiple family members and we've all tested it out. – A Christian Liberal who Believes in Fact Checking Too 😉
Anonymous
Great comment! I think like that, too.
If you ask Google who is Jesus, it doesn't know but it sure knows Allah etc. That's why I prefer DuckDuckGo, it does not follow what I do in Internet and it also does not censor the search results. The big tech companies are very much censoring information and at the same time, spying on us.
Anonymous
Not all liberals think that Jesus isn't real. Please stop putting labels on all liberals.
Anonymous
It's not a fake story! Steven Crowder did a video in which he asks question and indeed, Alexa's answer is that Jesus is a fictional character. You can check it for yourself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MECcIJW67-M
It's right at the beginning.
When it comes to labels, yes all liberals do not deny the existence of Jesus but generally speaking, most tech company workers (who design these Alexa-things) are liberals. The James Damore / Google -case is a perfect example of their thinking. That's just one of the reasons why I avoid using Google as much as possible.
Best regards,
A Christian Conservative who also Believes in Fact-Checking 🙂
Anonymous
It sounds like a fun thing to have!
Anonymous
Never used an Alexa, but they look like fun!
Hannah M
Katrina Meltsner
I have never used Alexa but I would love to!
tigerchick
Would love to try this!
Kathy
I use Alexa on my Kindle. Thanks for this give away.
Anonymous
I really want one!
Sheri K Riddle
I have wanted one for a few years – with 2 kids being raised with asking questions is the best way to learn, having 1 more way to have them answered could be really helpful!!
Anonymous
I’ve never used on but I’ve seen other people use them and they seem to really like it.
Anonymous
Never tried one, seems interesting
Debbie Wicklund
I’ve never used one.
Anonymous
Haven't used one yet, but I hope to 😉
Jen Redmond
No, I have not.
AGsparks
Fun Giveaway! Thanks!
Megan La Vallee
Alexa is a modern home tool. Very handy.
Mikaela Carroll
I have never used one, but they seem so interesting!
Melissa Fox
I have not but I am interested.
Andy F
Never used one
Anonymous
I have never used one. But I would love one!
Amie Wood
We received one for Christmas. I'm not sure that I use it to it's full extent. I mostly have Alexa set timers for me and play 20 questions with her. 🙂
Nelda Rust
Sounds like fun.
betty
No I do not have an Alexa and NO I did not see the commercials during the Super Bowl because I refuse to watch the disrespect for our nation shown by the players.
Anonymous
Everyone stood at the Superbowl anthem singing…
Jill Ferrell
No I have not used an echo dot but I use google through voice command on my phone, and it's so handy! P.S. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the Duggars!! I so appreciate it! Their family is such a blessing to us, as are you for keeping us informed!
Rachel
I haven't used one but my mother in law loves hers!
Nicole Roccaforte
I have not used one yet, but I would love to have one!
Denise S.
No I have not used one yet!
Lindsey Wagner
My inlaws have one and my husband and I love it! Thank you so much for offering this give-a-way!
Lindsey Wagner
I dont know if I did the RSS feed thing right! Sorry!
Rachel
I think my daughter would love this! She could ask it to spell words, sing her favorite songs, and ask questions. I could finally remember to order things, and not forget until the last minute. Thanks for doing this 🙂
Anonymous
Aren't kids supposed to ask their parents those things (human interaction)? And can't people jot things down on a piece of paper as a reminder?
Anonymous
i have never used one
Michael James
I haven't tried one yet but I've heard great things about it
Hannah
No I've never used one but would love to have one!
Kim Copeland
I would love to have this. Thanks for doing this. I love your site, blogs etc. ITs entertaining and useful. Thanks
Gillian Pope
I’ve used one at my mother’s house. She is blind and it gives her access to things she would have trouble using.
Anonymous
Now there's the first valid use of these voice-activated devices that I've ever read.
Anonymous
I have never used one buy it sounds interesting.
Anonymous
My daughter’s family uses it to play Jeapordy. Amazing!
Erica
My mom has been wanting one of these so bad. Would love to win and give this to her as a gift!
Anonymous
My grandparents have alexa! It's so cool:) hope to win one!!
Brooke K.
Melanie
Never used an Alexa.
Anonymous
I don't have one but my cousin does and she absolutely raves about Alexa!
Katie B
My parents have one, so I occasionally ask her the weather when I am at their house.
Susannah McDaid
Was hoping for one of these for Christmas but wasn’t so lucky. Let’s hope I’m luckier in the competition. Thank you so much for this fun opportunity!
HandyFamily
I use one at my mom's house. It's great when it works right 🙂
Madelynn balli
I have never used an Alexa dot but our friends have one and I love using it!
Madelynn balli
I have never used Alexa but our friends have one and I love using it!
Alexis Coryell
I have never used one but I have seen one used before!
rajee pandi
I have never tried it and so I want one
Nicole Martin
I have not used one, but I'd like to!
Miley
Never heard of it before tell know.
Sarah Adams
Please can i win it
Cathleen King
I never used one, but would love to.
Brandy Watson
Would love to have one. Never used one and I homeschool my kids they would love to use this to.
Lexi S.
at a friend's
Kim hansen
Nope.
Chelsey Bennett
i never have
Anonymous
I have never owned one. Thanks for the giveaway Ellie!