Everything you need to know to set up an Amazon Echo for your parents

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. If you love new technology like we do, this scenario might sound familiar: You've found the perfect tech gift for your parents or grandparents, but you're worried they might not use it if it's too complicated to learn. You know they would love the functionality, but how do you make sure it's as easy to use as possible? It's a common dilemma, and often, it comes down to setting up the device in a way that's as straightforward as possible.