Amazon Echo home theater setup, best iPhone cleaner & privacy first wireless carrier Phreeli (152, December 13, 2025) - Rich On Tech | iHeart

<p>Rich talked about how he set up an instant surround-sound home theater system using <a href='https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/amazon-echo-event'>Amazon Echo speakers</a> and shared a tip on how to <a href='https://richontech.tv/i/181463455/quick-fire-tv-tip'>turn off autoplay ads </a>on Fire TV devcies.</p> <p>Brian in Atlanta is wondering why his old iPads don’t connect to his new Wi-Fi router. Rich suggested <a href='https://support.apple.com/en-us/102480'>deleting</a> the old wifi network or doing a <a href='https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/reset-iphone-settings-iphea1c2fe48/ios'>network settings reset</a>.</p> <p>Instagram adds a new feature called “<a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIGg_JDA6r/?img_index=1'>Your Algorithm</a>” that lets you fine-tune what shows up in your reels.</p> <p><a href='https://www.businessinsider.com/author/peter-kafka'>Peter Kafka</a>, chief correspondent at Business Insider, will break down the latest in the mega streaming deal between Neflix and Warner Bros.</p> <p>Lewis in Riverside is wondering why his phone won’t schedule text messages. Rich mentioned downloading <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US'>Google Messages</a>.</p> <p>Gadget of the week is the <a href='https://repebble.com/index'>Pebble Index 01</a>. It turns your finger into an instant voice notes button.</p> <p>Gadget of the week is sponsored by <a href='https://www.shopback.com/'>Shopback</a>. Use code RichOnTech for a $20 bonus.</p> <p>Android adds <a href='https://blog.google/products/android/emergency-live-video/'>live video</a> to 911 calls.</p> <p>Beverly is wondering why information on her Google Calendar disappears after a few years. Rich says to adjust the sync setting in on her app.</p> <p>Devin in Las Vegas wants to mount four screens, four TVs, and turn them into one giant screen. Rich mentioned a <a href='https://amzn.to/48N60EI'>2x2 HDMI controller</a>.</p> <p>Rich also mentioned <a href='https://www.theliquidview.com/'>LiquidView</a>, which makes digital windows.</p> <p>Mark in St. Petersburg wonders if there’s a good app to help clean up his iPhone. Rich mentioned the free <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app/id1666645584'>Clever Cleaner</a> app. You can also go into iPhone settings, General, iPhone Storage, and tap Show All next to Recommendations to clean things up.</p> <p>Stephen Hawthorne wants to use Apple’s <a href='https://support.apple.com/en-us/123185'>Live Translate</a> but has an older model iPhone.</p> <p>The Aura Digital photo frame now lets you <a href='https://auraframes.com/news/now-you-can-text-photos-directly-to-your-aura-frame'>text pictures</a> to it.</p> <p>Nick Merrill will explain how his new privacy-first carrier <a href='https://www.phreeli.com/'>Phreeli</a> works.</p> <p>Joy in San Diego wants to know how to learn the very <a href='https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios'>basics</a> of the iPhone. Mentioned: <a href='https://amzn.to/4rW5qgG'>iPhone for Seniors for Dummies</a></p> <p>If you want to add an AI assistant to your Apple Watch, Rich says to check out <a href='https://www.chirp.watch/'>Chirp AI</a>. they also make a tiny web browser for the Apple Watch screen called <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ant-browser-web-on-your-watch/id6686406542'>Ant</a>.</p> <p>Brad in LA wants an iPhone with a Home button. Rich recommended the <a href='https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/iphone-se-2022-64-gb-productred-fully-unlocked-gsm-cdma/c7d736ab-3fea-4939-952b-47c07c038238?l=10#scroll=false'>iPhone SE3 from Back Market</a></p> <p>Frank in Apple Lake, NY asks if he can control his computer with voice. Rich mentioned <a href='https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/get-started-with-voice-access-bd2aa2dc-46c2-486c-93ae-3d75f7d053a4'>Windows 11 Voice Access</a> and <a href='https://wisprflow.ai/'>Wispr Flow</a> and <a href='https://chatgpt.com/features/voice/'>ChatGPT Voice Mode</a>.</p> <p><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertobaldwin/'>Roberto Baldwin</a>, mobility journalist with SAE Media Group, will break down the latest trends shaping the future of transportation.</p> <hr> <p>Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show.</p> <p>Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question <a href='https://tally.so/r/n0Mrry'>here</a>.</p> <p><strong>How to Listen:</strong></p> <p>🎙️ <strong>Live on <a href='https://www.iheart.com/live/kfi-am-640-177/'>KFI AM 640</a></strong> – Los Angeles, Saturdays from <strong>11 AM – 2 PM PT</strong></p> <p>🎙️ <strong>Rebroadcast on <a href='h

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