Alexa & Dish: Voice Command Examples

If you own both an Amazon Alexa device and a DISH subscription, you’re in luck! Using voice commands, you can control your DISH services hands-free. Below, we’ve compiled a list of voice command examples for Alexa & Dish to help you get started.

#1 Navigation Commands

“Go to guide.”
“Go to DVR.”
“Go to On Demand.”
“Go to Netflix.”
“Go to Prime Video.”
“Go to Settings.”
“Go to Home.”

#2 Recording Commands

“Record this episode.”
“Record this series.”
“Record all episodes.”
“Record all new episodes.”
“Delete this recording.”
“Delete all recordings.”
“Manage recordings.”

#3 Playback Commands

“Play.”
“Pause.”
“Resume.”
“Rewind.”
“Fast forward.”
“Skip.”
“Stop.”

#4 Channel Commands

“Change the channel to ESPN.”
“Go to channel 66.”
“Channel up.”
“Channel down.”
“Previous channel.”

#5 Search Commands

“Search for The Big Bang Theory.”
“Search for horror movies.”
“Search for actors.”
“Search for sports teams.”

#6 DISH Commands

“Check my account balance.”
“Pay my bill.”
“Get DISH help.”
“Order a movie.”
“Access my saved orders.”
“Find a DISH retailer.”