A Vocal African Grey Parrot Hilariously Instructs Her Amazon Echo to Turn On the Lights in the Room

A beautiful African Grey parrot named Petra quite hilariously vocalized instructions to the Amazon Echo to turn on all the lights in the room. Thanks to the some extra technology that Petra’s human installed, Alexa was more than happy to accommodate.

Petra Mimics what she hears in the morning. Door opens. “Alexa. All lights on.” Lights come on. Thanks to Amazon Echo, Insteon switch and Hue bulbs. Petra says “Okay.” in anticipation of Alexa’s own “Okay”. “Petra Sorry”. What are you doin? Do you want fresh water peanut? Say your sorry. Do You want fresh water? (?) then laughing. (Noises)

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.