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Is there a way to repurpose an Alexa device? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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My girlfriend gave me an Alexa assistant as a gift with all good will, since she knows I like technology. I know in terms of privacy it is garbage, however I wonder if there is a safe way to use some functions of this device, perhaps without internet. Some way to hack it or something, do you guys know something about this?

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[–] -2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

usually the alexa things do not have Bluetooth and can't play audio from another device

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    What are you talking about? All Alexa Speakers I own or have encountered support bluetooth playback from other devices just fine, and at least the older ones also have a 3.5mm jack.

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