Smart Speakers Made Simple: Getting Started With Alexa and Google

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About Course

A smart speaker is a small speaker you control just by talking to it. You can ask it for the weather, play the radio, set reminders, make calls and switch on lamps. This course explains what smart speakers can do, how to get started with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and how to manage your privacy.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information for older people and their families, based on published help pages. Features and menus change from time to time. Tutwoo is not connected with Amazon or Google.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what a smart speaker is and the main brands
  • Use voice commands for radio, weather, timers, reminders and calls
  • Know what a smart plug is and how it can help around the home
  • Use the microphone off button and delete voice recordings to protect your privacy

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What a smart speaker is
  • Useful things to ask
  • Privacy and good habits

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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