How do I get the best from Alexa?

Crafty and creative hacks, apps and bits of kit to use with your Amazon Echo and its avatarSmart speakers are taking over British homes. A recent YouGov survey found the number had doubled in three months, with around 10% of Brits owning one – and that 75% of these were Amazon Echo devices. The overwhelming majority are used for basic tasks like playing music and answering general knowledge questions – but with the right tips, tricks, skills and accessories you can get the Echo&rsquo