I’m Teri Fisher, creator of Voice in Canada. If you want to learn about how you can get the most out of Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung Bixby, Apple Siri, and other devices, specifically for Canadians but don’t know where to start, this page is for you.

My way of helping you is simple: I try different things, share what I learn, be honest about what works and what doesn’t, make it as simple as possible, and have some fun doing it! That’s what I’m all about, and that’s what Alexa in Canada is all about.

Alexa. Assistant. Bixby. Cortana. Siri.

WHO ARE THEY?

Digital voice assistants are voice-controlled, intelligent, personal assistants, often (but not always) contained in a smart speaker.

Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana, Samsung Bixby are just a few examples of the voice assistants that are taking the world be storm.

These assistants (and their smart speakers, phones, etc.) are getting more capable every single day.

Why is this important?

Because when an assistant can perform thousands of different functions, simply at the sound of our voices, this saves us time.

We live more organized, stress-free, enjoyable lives.

How Do They Work?

Alexa. Assistant. Bixby. Cortana. Siri.

WHERE ARE THEY?

Voice assistants can be found in almost every type of electronic device.

Voice Assistants can now be found in almost every type of electronic device.

Some examples, to name just a few, include smart speakers, phones, computers, ear buds, glasses, watches, other wearables, smart home hubs, lights, switches, dimmers, outlets, locks, cameras, home security systems, heating and cooling devices, and cars. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Popular Devices

Alexa. Assistant. Bixby. Cortana. Siri.

WHAT CAN THEY DO?

They’ve got skills… or actions… or capsules… or…

A better question is, “What can’t they do?”

Developers are constantly creating new features for these voice assistants – you can think of them as apps for voice. In the case of Amazon Alexa, these are called skills. Apple Siri has shortcuts. For Google Assistant, they are called actions. In the case of Samsung Bixby, we’re talking capsules. Well, with each new feature that is created, these assistants get smarter and more intelligent.

There are now literally hundreds of thousands of things that smart speakers can do. Some of the most common tasks include music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing audiobooks, telling jokes, playing games, controlling your home, and providing weather, traffic, and other real time information, such as the news… but it doesn’t stop there.

How about reserving a car for you? Or maybe providing a soundtrack for a book that you are reading aloud? What about reciting a recipe to you while you are cooking?

Alexa. Assistant. Bixby. Cortana. Siri.

GET THEM NOW.

Get your hands on your very own smart speaker!

If you just want to jump straight to the Canadian Amazon site to learn more about the devices, click on the button below!

Devices on Amazon.ca

Thank You.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE.

I truly appreciate you stopping by!

“Northern Voice,” I’m here for you as a guide.

I want to hear your stories. I want to know how else I can help you. I want the Voice in Canada experience to be our experience, together. That’s how we all learn, including me.

In everything I do here with Voice in Canada, I truly want to help make your life more organized, efficient, and enjoyable!

~ Teri

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