Voice Command Examples: Alexa’s Natural Language Content Controls
Below are some voice command examples that you can use to enhance your experience with Alexa’s Natural Language Content Controls. Whether you want to listen to your favorite music, control your smart home devices, or get the latest news updates, these voice commands will help you navigate through Alexa’s vast array of features effortlessly. Just speak the command and Alexa will do the rest.
#1 Music Control
“Play some relaxing music.”
“Skip this song.”
“Pause the music.”
“Volume up.”
“Shuffle my playlist.”
“Play the next track.”
“Resume the music.”
“Play songs by Ed Sheeran.”
“Set the volume to 50%.”
#2 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 machine.”
“Play my morning routine.”
“Change the color of the smart bulb to blue.”
“Open the garage door.”
“Set the kitchen lights to warm white.”
#3 News and Information
“Tell me the latest news.”
“What’s the weather like today?”
“Give me a recipe for chocolate chip cookies.”
“Who won the last football match?”
“What are some popular movies right now?”
“What time does my favorite TV show air?”
“Tell me a joke.”
“What’s the stock price of Apple?”
“What’s the population of New York City?”
#4 Reminders and Alarms
“Set an alarm for 7 AM.”
“Remind me to call mom tomorrow.”
“Cancel my 5 PM meeting.”
“Set a timer for 10 minutes.”
“Create a shopping list.”
“What’s on my schedule for today?”
“Remind me to water the plants every three days.”
“Set a reminder to buy milk.”
“Set a repeating alarm for every Friday at 8 PM.”
#5 Entertainment and Fun
“Play a game of trivia.”
“Sing me a song.”
“Tell me a bedtime story.”
“Play the Jeopardy! quiz.”
“Tell me a fun fact.”
“Do an impression of Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
“Open the Magic Door skill.”
“Tell me a riddle.”
“Play rock, paper, scissors.”
#6 Communication
“Call John Smith.”
“Send a message to mom saying I’ll be late.”
“Read my new messages.”
“Send an email to my boss.”
“Call the nearest pizza place.”
“Send a text to my sister.”
“Ask John if he wants to meet for lunch.”
“Call a taxi.”
“Read my missed calls.”
#7 General Commands
“What’s the time?”
“Set a reminder for my dentist appointment.”
“Open Spotify.”
“Turn on the TV.”
“Search the web for healthy dinner recipes.”
“Find a nearby Italian restaurant.”
“How do I say ‘hello’ in French?”
“Set a timer for 20 minutes.”
“Set my favorite song as an alarm tone.”
These voice command examples demonstrate the versatility of Alexa’s Natural Language Content Controls, allowing you to interact with your smart devices, access information, and enjoy entertainment hands-free. Experiment with these commands and discover even more possibilities with Alexa’s advanced voice control system.