If you’re an avid gamer with an Xbox One, you’ll be thrilled to learn that you can now use Alexa voice commands to master your console. That’s right, without ever lifting a finger, you can control a vast array of features including launching games, controlling media playback, and adjusting your console settings. Below are some fantastic voice command examples that you can use to explore the full potential of your Xbox One with Alexa. So, sit back, relax and start talking to your Xbox One!
#1: Basic Console Controls
“Alexa, turn on/off Xbox”
“Alexa, open Xbox”
“Alexa, go to home screen”
“Alexa, go to settings”
“Alexa, take a screenshot”
“Alexa, record that”
#2: Game Launchers and Controls
“Alexa, launch Minecraft”
“Alexa, start Call of Duty”
“Alexa, resume Forza Horizon 4”
“Alexa, pause the game”
“Alexa, take me to the next level”
“Alexa, show achievements”
#3: Entertainment Controls
“Alexa, play music”
“Alexa, stop music”
“Alexa, play my Spotify playlist”
“Alexa, watch Netflix”
“Alexa, play next episode”
“Alexa, rewind 30 seconds”
#4: Virtual Assistant
“Alexa, what games are on sale?”
“Alexa, what are the latest game releases?”
“Alexa, what’s the weather like?”
“Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?”
“Alexa, set a timer for 1 hour”
“Alexa, who won the last game?”
#5: Social Interaction
“Alexa, talk to Xbox Live”
“Alexa, message my friend”
“Alexa, invite friends to my party”
“Alexa, join my friend’s party”
“Alexa, start a chat with my friends”
“Alexa, take a screenshot and share it on Twitter”
#6: Smart Home Controls
“Alexa, turn off the lights”
“Alexa, set the temperature to 70 degrees”
“Alexa, turn on my coffee maker”
“Alexa, lock the doors”
“Alexa, turn on the fan”
“Alexa, start vacuum cleaner”