Episode 286 Blocking Alexa AI Beta and Firewalling it Off

In the 286th episode of the Echo Tips Podcast, hosted by David Ward, we delve into a crucial topic: how to block the new Alexa AI Beta on your Amazon Echo. If you’re concerned about preventing youths or others from encountering explicit language or content, this episode is a must-listen. We explore whether it’s possible to block this beta feature and whether Amazon Kids’ parental filters can provide a safeguard. Tune in to discover practical solutions and insights! 🎙️🔒🔊 For those unfamiliar with the Echo Tips Podcast, it’s a show that offers brief educational episodes highlighting and demonstrating features of the Amazon Echo. David Ward, our technical instructor from New Vision, lays out commands for alarms, timers, phone calling, and even reading books. Whether you’re a new Echo user or a seasoned listener, this podcast provides valuable tips and tricks to enhance your Alexa experience. ## Show Notes and Links Let's Chat Blocker Blueprint https://a.co/aUpj0cw You'll need to augment the above with Q&A Blue print. Go to blueprints.amazon.com . You'll Need these 9 catch phrases that you set a custom response to, like "Your Blocked!". 1. Enable Let's Chat 2. Enable Let's Chat Skill 3. Enable Skill Let's Chat 4. Talk to Let's Chat 5. Talk to Let's Chat Skill 6. Talk to Skill Let's Chat 7. Talk Let's Chat 8. Talk Let's Chat Skill 9. Talk Skill Let's Chat (Note: Not for certain that the phrase "Talk to" and "Talk" are both needed. One may be sufficient, but in testing we used both.)