How Amazon Echo and Alexa can make your life easier

From playing your favorite tunes to hailing you an Uber to turning on your lights, the Amazon Echo is the smart assistant you never knew you needed. It's not terribly expensive (plus, you can find great sale prices on occasion) and all you need to make it work is a WiFi connection. Let's take a look at the Amazon Echo to see what makes it tick--and what it can do. The robust sound of the Amazon Echo makes it feel like a part of your home. The Echo, which normally runs around $99, is a smart speaker, personal assistant, and smart home assistant that can sit on a table or counter in your living room or kitchen (or anywhere you'd like).