Ian Knighton/CNET Alexa is you hook-up for good tunes. Head to Music & Books from the main Alexa app menu and log in to your Spotify account to play music on your Echo.

Amazon's Alexa will aid you with reminders, alarms, timers, and to-do lists via any Echo device as well as many third-party Alexa devices.

Set up your Alexa for an emergency If you have an Alexa device, you know how convenient it can make life despite the obvious privacy issues that come along with an open microphone inside your home.

Connect to Alexa by downloading the app The first step to setting up Alexa is to download the app for Android or iPhone. The first time you sign into Alexa, it’ll ask for your Amazon credentials.

Amazon's Alexa will aid you with reminders, alarms, timers, and to-do lists via any Echo device as well as many third-party Alexa devices.

Alexa's Routines function lets you complete multiple tasks using just a single voice command. Here's a handy guide on how to add Routines to your smart home.

Echo smart speakers are pretty simple to set up and customize, provided you have an internet connection and the right app. Here's how to have Alexa doing your bidding in no time.

If you need help, you or anyone in your home can ask Alexa to call an emergency contact, but you'll need to pick one first.

For Amazon Alexa users, the solution to this is voice profiles. Alexa speakers can be trained to recognize up to 10 different voices, ensuring everyone gets a tuned experience.