Can you change Alexa to respond to “Mother” instead?

You get to choose from Alexa, Computer, or Echo.

That’s ridiculous. Why not whatever word you want?

Well, I don't know -- ask Jeff Bezos!

I call mine "Mama." Ish terrif!

R1 So only the Star Trek fans will be happy?

It's about marketing, R2. Like Pee Brain repeating and repeating "Witch hunt!" Eventually it becomes imprinted on their brains.

Computer says no.

Sorry, Mr Pence, but not at this time.

I can sort of understand why. If people were able to give it any name, they’d really start seeing it as a person and develop weird bonds with it.

Although from a cynical (mercenary) point of view, wouldn’t they want people to become attached to their little spy gadget?

Isn't that what they want though -- to have you bond with it?

I want to shout at the device "GODDAM YOU MOTHER!" and have the device understand and reply!

I thought it was MUTHR not Mother.

How is that pronounced, MOO-turr?

Microsoft has Cortana -- who comes from a video game that absolutely ripped off ALIEN + ALIENS.

That was one of SNL's best skits in a while R6, thanks for reminding me of it.

I’m curious: can you change the voice to a man’s?

No. Alexa's female. Not trans.

I'd call it Garcia, so I could pretend to be a BAU agent like on The Criminal Minds Programme.

[quote]In the side menu, select Settings. Click on one of the devices under Alexa Devices to open the settings specific to that device. Beside Device name click Edit. Type in a new name and click Save Changes.

The Google home assistant will use a male voice if you prefer. It makes sense as people who have hearing disabilities have better luck with a deeper more resonant sound. I wish the Echo would allow a voice change and wake word of choice.

I'd call it Tina as in "Tina, what's the temperature!"

Siri, OTOH, does accents.

For English speaking Siri, you can get her to be British, Australian, South African or even Indian. (The Indian one is named "Britney" and asks you if you have the serial number handy before she starts talking to you.)

I vote for Dorcas.

How about "Stinky," OP?

As a nickname for my penis? Love it!