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Here’s how to stop Alexa from spilling the beans on gifts you ordered – CNBC
It’s useful if you want updates on a package but it can also reveal what’s coming and often says something like “a package with a new iPad Air was delivered.”
Amazon’s smart voice assistant Alexa can automatically tell you what’s being delivered if you own an Echo. It’s useful if you want updates on a package, but sometimes it says too much.
For instance, Alexa might spill the beans about an incoming Christmas present by saying something like “A new PlayStation 5 was just delivered” when your kids are in the room.
If you want to retain the element of surprise in the holiday gifts you order for other people, you can turn this feature off in the Alexa…
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