The best Alexa commands to try with your new Amazon Echo

From shopping to travel to connecting other smart devices, Kim Komando shows you the best commands for Alexa. The Echo dot is a smaller Alexa-powered Amazon speaker. No matter how many Amazon Echo commercials you see, it takes a little time to adjust to Alexa. Putting a virtual assistant in your home signals a change in lifestyle, sort of like adopting a puppy. There will be a lot of trial-and-error, but once you find your rhythm, you'll forget what life was like without it. The Amazon Echo listens for the wake word, Alexa.