Some of the most useful commands and skills that you can use with your Echo device and Alexa include: -Alexa, enable the NameOfSkill skill. This will enable the skill to be enabled on your Echo device. -Alexa, ask for a weather report. This will ask Alexa to give you a weather report for the current location. -Alexa, ask for a list of channels. This will ask Alexa to give you a list of all the channels that are available in your area.
54. Ask Alexa About Her Skills
If you’re not sure what you can ask Alexa, just say “Alexa, what things can I try?” and she’ll start telling you different commands you can speak. If you want to know what kinds of skills Alexa has that you can enable without having to look them up online, just ask “Alexa, what are your most popular skills?” ..
If you want specific skills, you can ask about those too. For example, you can ask “Alexa, what are your game skills?” or “Alexa, what are your smart home skills?”
53. Brew A Cup Of Coffee
52. Learn A Bit Of History
This Day in History is a popular skill that’s sponsored by The History Channel. It shares historical facts from the day with the user. Just say, “Ask this day in history what happened on March 10.” They also have a This Day in History Top Story, which is also a popular skill.
51. Can You Say That Again?
Can you please repeat that?
50. Change The Wake Word
Alexa, wake word: name
49. ChatBot Skill
The Chat Bot Skill can be used by consumers to increase productivity by enabling the ChatBot skill. By using the ChatBot skill, workers can audibly request Alexa to post on their behalf. This will help to improve communication and efficiency in the workplace.
Alexa, tell ChatBot to post “The Future is Now” to Random.
48. Check Capital One Bank Balance
Alexa, open Capital One. This simple command will allow you to check your Capital One account information including your current balance, available credit and cash on hand.
47. Check Stocks
Alexa, ask Opening Bell about the stock market.
46. Clean The Apartment or House
Alexa, start cleaning. This voice-activated assistant will communicate with the vacuum to start cleaning. By doing this, the vacuum will be able to clean quickly and efficiently.
45. Connect With Your FitBit
The Fitbit skill lets users ask, “Alexa how many steps have I taken?” or “How well did I sleep?”. Users can also check how they did on other metrics recorded by their Fitbit activity tracker. Alexa is a savvy trainer too that is ready to talk the consumer through their workout.
44. Control The Thermostat
The Ecobee4 is a smart thermostat that is connected to Alexa. This means that you can change the temperature without having to go outside. The Ecobee4 also has Alexa built into it, so you can control the temperature from your voice.
43. Create Distinctive Voice Profiles
Alexa can distinguish who is issuing the command. As a result, it provides personalized results. By listening to a particular voice and asking, “Alexa, what’s on my calendar?” Alexa replies with upcoming events from the voice profile’s calendar. Then if another voice asks “Alexa play music“, it will then select music based on their voice profile’s personal preferences.
42. Create Reminders
Alexa, like a personal assistant, helps in reminding the user of their aforementioned personal tasks and errands. Therefore, telling Alexa what you need to remember will help you remember that said task and time. To create a reminder, just say the task and its time such as, “Alexa, remind me to workout at 10 a.m. every Monday” ..
41. Create Routines For Multiple Commands
There are specific times of the day where you can use commands to automate tasks. For example, you could create a routine to say “Good morning” when you wake up in the morning. This routine could include turning on lights, starting the coffee maker, and speaking the weather. You can also use commands to control smart home devices, get news updates, and check traffic conditions. ..
To create a new routine, open the Alexa app, go to Settings, then tap on Routines. To edit an existing routine, open the Alexa app, go to Settings, then tap on Routines. ..
To delete a voice recording from the list, tap it, then tap Delete voice recordings.
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38. Explore Space
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has been exploring the Red Planet for over two years now, and its discoveries have sparked a lot of interest. From revealing evidence of ancient water on Mars to answering questions about how the planet’s climate has changed over time, Curiosity has been keeping users updated on its findings. Additionally, the rover has delivered some answers to commonly asked questions about Mars. So if you’re curious about what’s going on on Mars, be sure to check out Curiosity’s website! ..
NASA Breaking News is a great skill to have if you want to know what’s happening in the space world. It includes breaking news about space missions and events. NASA News is a good resource for information about the space program. Daily Dose of Space is a great resource for information about the universe and its inhabitants. And Space Facts is a great resource for learning about space history and current events.
37. Test Your Music Skills
The Song Quiz skill is a game that plays music from every decade starting from the 60’s. You can also play against someone else for true competition. The quiz is easy to use and can be played on your computer or phone.
36. Get First Aid
The Mayo Clinic released a skill checklist for first-aid from minor scratches to CPR. This function briefs the user on vital life-saving techniques. It is not to be used in a life-threatening or emergency situation though. In that case, it’s best to call 911.
35. Get Help
If you can’t reach your phone, text “Ask My Buddy” to 9-1-1 and a support person will be alerted. SafeTrek is another great option for emergency notification if you can’t get to your phone. ..
34. Get Rules For Board Games
Alexa, ask Board Games who goes first in Monopoly.
33. Get Recipes
The AllRecipes skill is the most popular function to find recipes, along with the Campbell’s Kitchen skill. Five recipes are featured daily on the AllRecipes skill. The user can also find recipe ideas by selecting a recipe and then following the directions.
32. Get A Weather Report
Alexa, tell me the weather.
31. Get The News
The NPR News Now skill allows you to access live briefings of the day’s headlines, updated hourly. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events. Additionally, CNN, the Associated Press, and the BBC offer similar briefings that are updated every hour.
30. Find Your Phone
Alexa is a voice assistant that can be used to find your phone. The reviews say that the phone will ring even if it is on silent, and you can also add multiple people by name to call different phones instead of just one.
29. Hear Your Horoscope
The Daily Zodiac readings are available in several different apps. The Elle magazine’s Astro Twins skill provides one of the most popular horoscope readings. Once the skill is enabled, the user is able to receive personalized horoscopes from the Astro Twins. These identical twin sisters provide daily readings. Other good skills for horoscopes are Daily Taro Reading and Astral Nina Daily Horoscope.
28. Hear a Motivational Quote
With the Inspire Me skill, users can receive motivation from famous people, including Maya Angelou and Christopher Walken. The quotes are spoken by the individuals themselves, which enhances the experience.
27. Listen To A Podcast
With the Anypod skill, users can search by name, subscribe to podcasts, skip ahead or back, and pause an episode. When a user pauses an episode, it’ll pick up right where they left off. The Anypod skill offers a magnificent 3000-plus library of podcasts. With such podcasts like Serial, RadioLab, This American Life, S-Town, The Moth, The Daily, TED Radio Hour, and This Week In Tech.
26. Call Another Alexa Device
Alexa-enabled devices can make voice or video calls to and from other Alexa-enabled devices. Compatible devices include the Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and the Alexa app on a user’s smartphone. ..
Alexa pilfers your address book to find compatible devices, and then it offers the option of calling or texting them. Just say “Alexa, make a call” or “Alexa, send a message”.
25. Make Individual Profiles
Alexa, which profile is this?
Adding additional members to a Prime account doesn’t mean that there are separate shopping or to-do lists. However, it does allow the ability to share content libraries. Additionally, this command allows those additional members permission to use the primary Prime account to order items. ..
24. Meditate
When you start meditating, take a deep breath and clear your mind with Stop, Breathe & Think, Meditation Timer. This function starts off by asking how long you want to meditate for. It also plays the sounds of forest, rain, or surf to relax.
23. Mix A Drink
Alexa, surprise me with a randomly selected drink.
21. Request A Ride
Alexa, ask Lyft to request a ride.
20. Order Pizza
Alexa, open Domino’s and place my Easy Order.
19. Order Flowers
Alexa, tell 1-800-Flowers to send flowers to Mom! This simple skill allows the user to quickly and easily send a Mother’s Day gift. First, a 1-800-Flowers account is required. Once connected, the user can easily order a bouquet. To be noted, the user needs to tell the company the addresses for the contacts, the arrangement style, and the preferred size. Payment info needs to be entered ahead of an order.
18. Pair Alcoholic Beverages With Food
MySomm, a voice-activated assistant, suggests beverage recommendations based on what you are eating. For example, if you order pesto fettuccine, MySomm will suggest a wine to go with it. ..
17. Personal Trainer
Alexa, start the 7-minute workout. This function suggests reportedly tested exercises that’ll increase metabolism, improve energy and reduce fat. For the consumer who needs to make the most of their time, Alexa’s Personal Trainer function is a great tool. ..
16. Plan A Get-Away
Alexa can help you book travel on Kayak.com by specifically telling Alexa what budget you’re working with. To use this travel-savvy feature, a consumer need only inquire “Alexa, ask Kayak where I can go for $400.”
15. Play & Stream Music
Alexa, play Classical Music.
14. Play Games
Alexa, play Trivia games.
Alexa, the voice-activated assistant, is becoming more popular as a gaming platform. Yes Sire is one of the many Alexa skills that lets you play as the lord of a realm and make decisions. ..
13. Pregnancy Advice
The Everyday Health’s What to Expect skill for Alexa is a unique tool that provides daily and weekly tips, guides, and advice for expectant parents. It is customized to the due date of the pregnancy. In the long run, it is capable of providing advice for the first year of your newborn’s life.
12. Program A Song As An Alarm
Alexa, wake me up to Classic Rock music at 6 am.
11. Send Voice Messages
If you have an Echo, Echo Dot, or Echo Show device and have enabled calling, any contact of yours who also owns an Echo is displayed in the Alexa contacts list. You can send a message by saying, “Alexa, send [name] a message.” The message will send to the respective Echo device and Alexa app on the recipient’s phone.
10. Start Your Car
To start your car, select Hyundai autos with the Blue Link feature. This allows you to remotely start the car, lock and unlock the doors, change the interior temperature, and turn on the horn and lights. Other brands offer similar features too. ..
9. Get a Good Night’s Rest
The Echo is a voice-activated speaker that can play music and sounds. If you’re struggling to sleep, one of the most popular skills on the Echo is Zen Sounds: Healing Sounds. The audio is of high quality and consists of 1 hour streams rather than short little audio clips.
Another favorite ambient sound is thunderstorms, rain, ocean, bubbling brooks, and lots more.
8. Solves Quick Math Problems
Alexa can help with conversions and calculations while cooking or dealing with foreign currencies. For difficult tasks, like solving equations, Alexa can be asked for help. ..
7. Tell A Bedtime Story
Parents can easily have a storyteller at their beck and call with the Alexa Bedtime Story skill. The skill is personalized to the child’s preference, so it’s always fun and engaging. ..
6. Tune A Guitar
Alexa can be used as a pitch pipe and tune strings on a guitar. Ultimately, Alexa plays a tune and the user has to tune their strings until its sound matches the note played. This is a clever musical tool that can be used to improve your playing skills.
5. Turn The Lights Off
Users can turn off lights without having to move by saying “Alexa, turn off my connected lights.” This works with devices like WeMo plugs, but other companies like Lutron, Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue and Control4 also offer similar skills. ..
Alexa, where’s my package?
3. Use It As An Intercom
To use this intercom option, you will need to place Echo devices around your house. By using this intercom option, you can communicate with the Echo devices in your house quickly and easily. For example, if you want to talk to Alexa about the living room, just say “Alexa, drop in on the living room.” This will play through the Echo speaker in the living room.
2. Watch TV
The Logitech Harmony remote is a voice-activated remote that eliminates the need to push buttons. With Alexa, you can say, “Alexa, turn on my TV,” or “Alexa, pause.” Additionally, Dish customers are quite capable of controlling their satellite TV box using Alexa.
1. Word Of The Day
Word of the Day is a great way to learn new words and increase your vocabulary. It shares the definition of the word and also uses it in a sentence. ..
Alexa, I want you to learn how to do all the commands on this list.
