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DanInGA
Jun 16, 2020Tutor
Wake Word on Orbi Voice Alexa
Has anyone been able to figure out a way to change the wake word on the Orbi Voice from "Alexa" to something else? Somehow they either decided not to provide the option, or it was left out in error....
bergertime
Aug 27, 2020Initiate
There are a host of features missing from the Orbi Voice that other (including non-Amazon) Alexa devices possess. Changing the wake word, using the announce function, playing music for Apple music, just to name a few missing features. And Netgear continues to do nothing about it. It's very disappointing. Netgear's firmware update pace is abysmal. Asus is orders of magnitiude more active in maintaining their devices' firmware.
It's too bad. The Netgear Voice has the potential to be a nearly perfect device for many people. Instead, it's a half-baked, half-supported flop.
NJP01
Sep 28, 2020Aspirant
Sad. Getting ready to return mine... and give it a 1-star review.
Can’t add to groups (for whole-house music)
Can’t change wake-word
Can’t announce
Can’t drop-in
Can’t even barely get it to work with my orbi system
Can’t add to groups (for whole-house music)
Can’t change wake-word
Can’t announce
Can’t drop-in
Can’t even barely get it to work with my orbi system