This new device will also offer kitchen-friendly features including the ability to learn recipes or watch Netflix. Naturally, this supersized version of the Echo Show will also serve as a control unit for your smart home devices. Customers can also ensure Alexa adjusts to quieter environments with a command to turn on whisper mode. Another recent update allowed users to set custom phrases for Alexa routines, even if it’s in another language. Users can set up to seven custom phrases for a single automation routine.