My Alexa noise skill of choice is “Ambient Sounds : Heavy Rain.” To use it, activate the skill, and then say, “Alexa, play heavy rain sounds.” By default, the noise will play for one hour, but you can say “Alexa, loop on” to have it play until you tell Alexa to stop. The nice thing about using an Echo for this purpose is that it’s a separate device, so if you need to watch a video or listen for notifications, you don’t have to fiddle with the volume on your computer or hit pause on the noise. Set some background noiseĮxperts differ on whether ambient noise is helpful or harmful to productivity, but I personally find that natural sounds, played quietly, have a way of snapping me into focus. Assuming your office is private enough that a conversation with Alexa won’t bother anyone, here are some ways you can use the virtual assistant as an office productivity tool. I recently installed an Amazon Echo in my home office, and it’s been a surprisingly handy way to save time and stay focused. While most people install their smart speakers in a common room, bedroom, or kitchen, the best place for a virtual assistant might be in your office.
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In this excellent article from Fast Company apps and technology writer Jared Newman, Jared shares how to stay more focused, remember what matters and make more calls.
Having been involved in several AI and productivity discussions recently at a corporate level, I was excited to read about how Alexa can make you more productive as an individual.
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