The AmazonBasics Microwave is smart — like, really smart. It can be controlled using your voice, automatically re-order popcorn for you, and the digital clock never needs to be manually reset. Perhaps even more important, it has a Child Lock feature that stops kiddos from using the microwave when they shouldn't be. Here's how to use it.
Products used in this guide
- Modern microwave: AmazonBasics Microwave ($50 at Amazon)
How to use the Child Lock on the AmazonBasics Microwave
- Press and hold the Pause/Stop button for four seconds.
- Wait for the microwave to beep once.
- Press and hold the 0 button for two seconds.
- Wait for the microwave to beep twice.
- You'll see a key icon on the display indicating that Child Lock is enabled.
Once Child Lock is turned on, the microwave will not function using its keypad or Alexa voice commands. Furthermore, Child Lock will remain on even if the microwave is unplugged and plugged back in again.
When you're ready to disable Child Lock, simply repeat the above steps.
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A smarter and safer microwave.
While it may not look like much at first glance, the AmazonBasics Microwave has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. From controlling it with your voice, having it automatically re-order popcorn for you, and making sure your kids can't use it when they aren't supposed to, it's the microwave to get in 2019.
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It may not seem like a lot, but the AmazonBasics Microwave puts a lot of dumb microwaves to shame. It may be small and some popcorn bags don't fit, but you can control a microwave with your voice without spending too much more for the privilege.
Expand your Alexa ecosystem
You have the AmazonBasics Microwave, but why stop there? Here are a few other Alexa-enabled smart home devices that we think you'll love.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) ($30 at Amazon)
The Echo Dot is one of our favorite Alexa devices around. It's small, looks great, and is extremely affordable. Use it to check on the weather, control smart home devices, and so much more.
Amazon Echo Show 5 ($90 at Amazon)
Essentially an Echo Dot with a screen, the Echo Show 5 kicks things up a notch and allows you to watch videos, check on security camera feeds, make video calls, and more.
Amazon Echo Wall Clock ($30 at Amazon)
If you have a smart microwave, you might as well have a smart wall clock. The Echo Wall Clock shows the progress of any ongoing Alexa timers using LED lights around its entire clockface.
