The Amazon Dash Wand is a $20 dongle-like device that’s marketed as the definitive kitchen assistant. It can shop for groceries for you and has Alexa built in, making it the cheapest Alexa device that Amazon sells (especially if you consider the fact that it’s basically free after the $20 credit you get when buying it).
However, there are a lot of things it can’t do. Here’s a little rundown of that the Wand is and isn’t capable of.It Can Control Your Smarthome Devices
Outside of kitchen stuff, controlling your smarthome devices is probably the best use for the Dash Wand. It’s like having a little voice remote that you can take with you around the house, especially if you don’t have Echos spread out everywhere.
You can use it to control lights, thermostats, outlets, switches, and more, and you use it just like you would your Echo by giving Alexa a command to turn on and off a device in your house.
You Can Ask General Questions
What’s the weather? What’s on my calendar? How old is Tom Hanks? These are all simple questions that you can ask Alexa through the Dash Wand, and it’ll give you the answers you’re looking for.
You can even use it to do conversions of different measurements, like cups to gallons, ounces to cups, and more, solidifying its strength as a great kitchen assistant.
You Can Order Products on Amazon
The Dash Wand is designed to be a grocery list companion, letting you order items either by saying a product name into the microphone or by scanning the product’s bar code. From there, you can use Amazon Fresh to have those groceries delivered right to your door if you have the service in your area.
To no one’s surprise, though, you can also use the Dash Wand to order pretty much anything that Amazon sells, just like you can with a regular Echo device. All you have to do is say “Buy toilet paper” and it will…
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