The voice-control aspect is great for music, a news or weather update, or setting a timer when your hands are busy cooking. Alexa can control other smart devices without needing to open an app. A 6-year-old girl asked Alexa, Can you play dollhouse with me and get me a dollhouse? Amazons personal assistant complied. A family learned that was wise the hard way after a $160 dollhouse and four pounds of sugar cookies were delivered to their home.”]