Are you new to using an Echo Dot and unsure of the voice commands you can use? Below are some examples of essential voice commands to help you master using Alexa and get the most out of your Echo Dot. From setting up alarms to controlling your smart home devices, these voice commands will make your Echo Dot experience more efficient and enjoyable.
#1: Alarms and Timers
“Set an alarm for 7 AM.”
“Set a timer for 30 minutes.”
“Cancel all alarms.”
“Stop the timer.”
“Turn off the alarm for tomorrow.”
#2: Music and Media
“Play some jazz music.”
“Pause the music.”
“Play the next song.”
“Turn up the volume.”
“Play my Spotify playlist.”
#3: Smart Home Control
“Turn off the living room lights.”
“Set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
“Lock the front door.”
“Dim the bedroom lights to 50%.”
“Turn on the coffee maker.”
#4: Weather and Traffic
“What’s the weather like today?”
“Do I need an umbrella tomorrow?”
“What’s the traffic like on my commute?”
“How long will it take to get to work?”
“Is it going to rain this weekend?”
#5: General Information
“Who is the president of the United States?”
“What’s the capital of France?”
“What’s the definition of ‘paradox’?”
“How do you spell ‘onomatopoeia’?”
“What’s the latest news?”
#6: Shopping and To-Do Lists
“Add eggs to my shopping list.”
“Create a new to-do list.”
“Add ‘buy dog food’ to my to-do list.”
“What’s on my shopping list?”
“Mark ‘pick up dry cleaning’ as completed.”