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FollowAmazon's voice assistant isn't perfect, but changing these settings could make you much happier with your Echo speaker.Katie TeagueWriterKatie is a writer covering all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing in golf scrambles, practicing yoga and spending time on the lake.4 min readI've been using my  for several years and I've found it convenient for many things -- it when I'm too lazy to search for the remote that's buried in my couch and it when I'm out. However, there are some problems I've had with...…FollowAmazon's voice assistant isn't perfect, but changing these settings could make you much happier with your Echo speaker.Katie TeagueWriterKatie is a writer covering all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing in golf scrambles, practicing yoga and spending time on the lake.4 min readI've been using my  for several years and I've found it convenient for many things -- it when I'm too lazy to search for the remote that's buried in my couch and it when I'm out. However, there are some problems I've had with...WW…

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