Top Voice Command Examples for Alexa & Harmony: Simplify Your Smart Home

Below are some voice command examples that you can use to simplify your smart home with Alexa and Harmony. With these commands, you can control various aspects of your smart home effortlessly. From managing your lights and thermostats to playing music and adjusting your entertainment system, Alexa and Harmony provide a seamless integration to make your life easier. Try out these voice commands and experience the convenience of a connected home.

#1 Lights Control

“Alexa, turn on the living room lights.”
“Alexa, dim the bedroom lights by 50%.”
“Alexa, turn off all lights in the house.”
“Alexa, set the kitchen lights to blue.”
“Alexa, turn on the porch lights at sunset.”

#2 Thermostat Control

“Alexa, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
“Alexa, increase the thermostat by 2 degrees.”
“Alexa, set the thermostat to eco mode.”
“Alexa, what is the current temperature?”
“Alexa, turn off the thermostat for two hours.”

#3 Media Control

“Alexa, play some jazz music.”
“Alexa, skip to the next song.”
“Alexa, pause the music.”
“Alexa, play my ‘Chill Out’ playlist.”
“Alexa, set the volume to 70%.”

#4 Entertainment System Control

“Alexa, turn on the TV.”
“Alexa, change the channel to ESPN.”
“Alexa, pause the movie.”
“Alexa, play the movie ‘Avengers: Endgame’.”
“Alexa, mute the soundbar.”

#5 Smart Plug Control

“Alexa, turn on the coffee maker.”
“Alexa, turn off the fan in the living room.”
“Alexa, set a schedule to turn on the heater at 7 am.”
“Alexa, is the hair straightener still on?”
“Alexa, turn off all smart plugs.”

#6 Security System Control

“Alexa, arm the security system in away mode.”
“Alexa, is the front door locked?”
“Alexa, disengage security system for 30 minutes.”
“Alexa, who is at the front door?”
“Alexa, enable alarm notifications.”

#7 Smart Camera Control

“Alexa, show me the living room camera.”
“Alexa, is there any motion detected in the backyard?”
“Alexa, turn off the camera’s night vision.”
“Alexa, enable two-way audio on the kitchen camera.”
“Alexa, rewind the recording by 10 minutes.”

#8 Routine Control

“Alexa, start my morning routine.”
“Alexa, run the ‘Goodnight’ routine.”
“Alexa, create a custom routine for ‘work time’.”
“Alexa, update my ‘leaving home’ routine.”
“Alexa, delete the ‘movie night’ routine.”

#9 Weather Updates

“Alexa, what’s the weather like today?”
“Alexa, will it rain tomorrow?”
“Alexa, what’s the forecast for the weekend?”
“Alexa, what’s the temperature in Paris?”
“Alexa, should I bring an umbrella?”

#10 Timer and Alarm Control

“Alexa, set a timer for 15 minutes.”
“Alexa, how much time is left on the timer?”
“Alexa, wake me up at 7 am tomorrow.”
“Alexa, snooze the alarm for 5 minutes.”
“Alexa, cancel all alarms and timers.”

#11 Information and Knowledge Queries

“Alexa, what’s the capital of France?”
“Alexa, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature?”
“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
“Alexa, what’s the latest news?”
“Alexa, what’s the recipe for chocolate chip cookies?”

#12 Communication Control

“Alexa, call John.”
“Alexa, send a message to Mom.”
“Alexa, answer the call.”
“Alexa, drop in on the living room.”
“Alexa, redial the last number.”

#13 Calendar and Reminder Management

“Alexa, add an event to my calendar.”
“Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?”
“Alexa, set a reminder to take medication at 10 am.”
“Alexa, cancel the meeting tomorrow.”
“Alexa, when is my next appointment?”

#14 Shopping and To-Do List

“Alexa, add milk to my shopping list.”
“Alexa, what’s on my to-do list?”
“Alexa, order a pizza.”
“Alexa, track my Amazon package.”
“Alexa, search for a new blender on Amazon.”

#15 Miscellaneous Commands

“Alexa, tell me a bedtime story.”
“Alexa, sing me a lullaby.”
“Alexa, tell me a random fact.”
“Alexa, open the skill ‘Escape the Room’.”
“Alexa, translate ‘hello’ to Spanish.”

With these voice commands, simplifying your smart home has never been easier. Alexa and Harmony work together seamlessly, bringing comfort, convenience, and control to your fingertips. Experiment with these commands and discover the full potential of your connected home.