Can you imagine using Netflix with the rest of your family without creating a specific profile and that when you go back to see a series that you left halfway through, you can't know where you were going because your child has seen it all? well now transfer that mess to your virtual assistant with Alexa. Did you know that you can create your own space to store searches, musical tastes and other parameters far from what those around you usually ask for?
What are Alexa voice profiles
If you share the use of a smart speaker at home it is almost an imperative that you should activate the voice profiles. In the case of Alexa even more because it not only improves the user experience, but also adds extra security when making purchases in the Amazon store since you can separate profiles for children or minors where it is possible to create a Specific protection against unwanted (or planned) purchases.
So we show you how to configure them and their advantages, which are more than you probably never imagined.
The Alexa voice profiles can be defined as a user experience personalization with the assistant. In other words, what you are going to achieve by activating it is to improve each and every one of the actions it can perform, but especially those that affect calls and messages, the news summary, music and purchases.
For example, when Alexa recognizes you it will be easier than when you ask for a recommendation to get it right the first time, since it has considered those results that you liked the previous times that you requested similar information. The same if you ask for music, it will put you the one that is of the style that you like. And if you need to create a reminder or access your contacts, it will be to that, your data and not that of another person in the house, to which you turn to find out what is best for you.
Finally, the shopping section is also very important because if you have the option to buy via Alexa active, any user could make purchases in your place just by asking out loud. However, when you activate the voice profiles, only recognized users will be able to do so, so it will be possible to differentiate between profiles of adults or children with the consequent limitations that the latter have.
So, knowing all that, assess whether or not you are interested in activating your own voice profile. Which, by the way, you can delete at any time if you change your mind. Below we summarize all the functions that differentiate this user experience (according to Amazon itself):
- Calls and messages with Alexa: you can send and receive your own personal messages.
- News Summary: ask to skip stories and news you've already heard.
- Music: if you have an Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan, the assistant can adapt the music playback according to your voice.
- Purchases: set a limit on purchases so that only people who are authorized can confirm orders thanks to Alexa.
- Skills: request information and personalized responses for skills compatible with Alexa.
How to set up Alexa voice profiles
Now that you know the main advantages of Alexa voice profiles, let's see how to configure them. For this there are two options. The first is ask the wizard directly to create itTo do this, simply use the command "Alexa, learn my voice".
When you do, the Amazon assistant will notify you that it is going to record this data and that in order to do so you must first accept the terms and conditions of the service, as well as the privacy clauses that are always the ones that cause the most resentment. All this information la you have available from the Alexa app And if at any time you want to delete your profile or voiceprint, you can do it without problems.
With all this active and accepted, the next step is to make four simple recordings audio. Alexa proposes the phrases to you and you repeat them out loud so that she can create a pattern that helps her identify your voice every time you speak to her, without having to specify that you want to change that record of results.
The second option is to use the application for smartphones or tablets:
- Open the Alexa app.
- Go to the menu of Configuration.
- Choose Account settings.
- Choose recognized voices.
- Choose Create a voice profile , and then select Continue.
Ready. Now you will have to repeat the phrases that Alexa asks you. Remember, it is important that you speak to him normally, do not force the tone or the diction, so that she can create a profile that is as precise and real as possible when you talk to her on a day-to-day basis. To verify that this new profile has been created without problems, you can ask "Alexa, who am I", and if she answers with your name, everything has gone well.
How to add new users
If you would like to add new voice profiles In order for other users to take advantage of using smart home speakers, they will have to create them by following the steps that you can read below:
- Download the Alexa app on another device or sign out of your current one.
- Then log in with an account that already has access to that device and in the Communication create the new user.
- From section Voz Within the Settings > My profile, you will be able to create a new voice ID.
From this moment on, when that user requests information or recommendations, the responses will be linked to their profile and, therefore, to their preferences and other data.
The differentiation of voice profiles is especially important when there are purchase permits involved since, as you surely know, it is possible to carry out orders with just one sentence addressed to Alexa. Having several different IDs means that our children will not be able to request without control, with the consequent hole that could lead to the bank account. That is why it is more than recommended that each member of the family have their own space, with very well marked services and limitations to avoid unpleasantness.
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