If you own an Amazon Alexa device, you know how helpful it can be to have a personal assistant at your beck and call. While there are plenty of basic commands you might already know, like setting a timer or playing music, there are plenty of others that you might not be aware of. That’s where our “50 Amazon Alexa Voice Command Examples: A Helpful PDF Guide” comes in – we’ve compiled a range of commands that are sure to come in handy. Whether you’re looking to control your smart home devices or just want Alexa to tell you a joke, we’ve got you covered.
#1 Smart Home Commands
“Turn on/off the lights”
“Set the thermostat to 70 degrees”
“Turn off the TV”
“Lock the front door”
“Dim the lights to 50%”
#2 Entertainment Commands
“Play ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen”
“Skip this song”
“Play the next episode of ‘The Office'”
“Pause the music”
“Shuffle my favorite songs”
#3 Productivity Commands
“What’s on my calendar for tomorrow?”
“Set a reminder for 3 pm”
“Add milk to my shopping list”
“What’s the weather like today?”
“Tell me about my commute”
#4 Fun Commands
“Tell me a joke”
“Roll the dice”
“Sing me happy birthday”
“Play rock-paper-scissors”
“Tell me a riddle”
#5 News & Information Commands
“Read me the headlines”
“What’s the latest sports news?”
“What’s the stock market doing today?”
“Tell me a fun fact”
“What time is it in London?”
#6 Cooking & Recipes Commands
“Set a timer for 30 minutes”
“Add eggs to my shopping list”
“What’s a recipe for lasagna?”
“How do I make chocolate chip cookies?”
“How much flour do I need for a pizza dough?”
#7 Travel Commands
“What’s the exchange rate for euros to dollars?”
“What’s the flight status of my flight?”
“What’s the closest Italian restaurant?”
“What’s the traffic like to the airport?”
“How much does a rental car cost in New York City?”