How to set up Alexa and get started with Amazon's best skills and features, newly updated for 2020. The Alexa voice assistant is a great addition to any smart home, offering voice control over your connected devices and a wealth of great downloadable skills. These tips and tricks will show you some of our favorite things to do to stay fit, stay healthy, entertain the family and more.

To use this AI assistant you need an Echo speaker or another device that supports Alexa, such as Bose or Sonos. You can set this up with the Amazon app and then access all the features using just your voice.

Some of the best skills of 2020 are the Body Coach to stay fit, and Guided Meditation to relax your mind and banish stress. Through the Audible app, Alexa can also entertain you with games like Skyrim, quizzes and even stories. And if you fancy a tasty meal, check out BBC Good Food.

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