Master Your Roku: Voice Command Examples for Alexa

Below are some voice command examples that you can use to master your Roku device using Alexa. These commands will allow you to conveniently control your Roku player or Roku TV with simple voice instructions. Whether you’re looking to launch a specific channel, search for content, or control playback, Alexa can help enhance your Roku experience. Just activate your Alexa device and give it a try!

#1 Playback Control

“Play”
“Pause”
“Resume”
“Stop”
“Fast forward”
“Rewind”
“Next”
“Previous”
“Jump forward”
“Jump back”

#2 Channel Control

“Launch {channel name}”
“Open {channel name}”
“Go to {channel name}”
“Switch to {channel name}”
“Go home”
“Launch Roku”
“Open Roku”
“Switch to Roku”

#3 Volume Control

“Set volume to {0-100}”
“Increase volume”
“Decrease volume”
“Mute”
“Unmute”

#4 Search Functionality

“Search for {movie/TV show}”
“Find {actor/actress}”
“Search for movies with {genre}”
“Show me movies from {year}”
“Search Roku for {specific item}”

#5 Playback Information

“What’s playing?”
“Who stars in this?”
“What’s the plot?”
“Tell me more about this movie”
“How long is this movie?”

#6 Roku Settings

“Change display settings”
“Adjust audio settings”
“Enable closed captions”
“Change language settings”
“Manage parental controls”
“Set sleep timer”
“Change video resolution”

#7 Roku Screensaver

“Launch screensaver”
“Change screensaver”
“Disable screensaver”
“Enable screensaver”

#8 Roku Device Control

“Restart Roku”
“Power off Roku”
“Reboot Roku”
“Disconnect Roku from network”
“Connect Roku to network”
“Factory reset Roku”
“Update Roku”

#9 Roku Remote

“Go right/left/up/down”
“Select”
“Back”
“Options”
“Home”
“Play/Pause”
“Rewind/Forward”

#10 Roku Accessibility

“Turn on audio guide”
“Turn off audio guide”
“Enable closed captions”
“Disable closed captions”
“Increase audio volume”
“Decrease audio volume”
“Change audio language”

#11 Roku Music Playback

“Play {song/artist/album}”
“Play {playlist}”
“Shuffle Music”
“Play/pause music”
“Skip to next/previous song”
“Add {song/album/artist} to queue”
“Search for {song/artist/album}”

Remember that these are just a few examples of the various voice commands at your disposal. Experiment with different voice instructions to fully utilize the integration between your Roku device and Alexa. Enjoy maximized convenience and control as you take your Roku experience to the next level with voice commands!