Welcome to “Unleash Alexa’s Hidden Commands: Voice Control Examples.” You may know Alexa as the virtual assistant for your smart home device, but did you know there are hidden commands that she can perform? With these voice control examples, you can discover new ways to interact with Alexa and make your life easier. Below are some examples of the hidden commands you can use:
#1 Fun and Entertainment Commands
“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
“Alexa, sing me a song.”
“Alexa, what’s your favorite color?”
“Alexa, can you beatbox?”
“Alexa, tell me a riddle.”
“Alexa, play ‘Name That Tune’ game.”
“Alexa, can you fart?”
“Alexa, let’s play ‘Jeopardy.'”
“Alexa, tell me something interesting.”
“Alexa, what is your favorite movie?”
#2 Smart Home Commands
“Alexa, turn off all the lights.”
“Alexa, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
“Alexa, what’s the temperature in the living room?”
“Alexa, lock the front door.”
“Alexa, what’s the status of my security system?”
“Alexa, open the garage door.”
“Alexa, turn on the TV.”
#3 Productivity Commands
“Alexa, add eggs and milk to my shopping list.”
“Alexa, set a timer for 15 minutes.”
“Alexa, what’s on my calendar for today?”
“Alexa, what’s the traffic like on my commute?”
“Alexa, remind me to call my mom at 4 p.m.”
“Alexa, schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 10 a.m.”
“Alexa, create a new to-do list.”
#4 Communication Commands
“Alexa, call John Smith.”
“Alexa, send a message to my boss.”
“Alexa, read my new emails.”
“Alexa, what’s new on my Twitter feed?”
“Alexa, what’s new on my Facebook feed?”
“Alexa, send a text message to my spouse.”
“Alexa, announce: dinner is ready.”
“Alexa, what’s the weather like today?”
“Alexa, order a pizza.”