Voice Command Examples for Alexa: Exploring Nest Commands and Troubleshooting ‘Doesn’t Support That’

Are you having trouble using voice commands with your Alexa device when trying to control your Nest products? In this article, we will explore some voice command examples for Alexa specifically tailored for Nest commands. We will also address the common issue of receiving the response ‘doesn’t support that’ and provide troubleshooting tips. Below, you will find a variety of voice command examples to help you make the most of your smart home system.

#1 Thermostat Commands

“Alexa, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
“Alexa, decrease the temperature by 3 degrees.”
“Alexa, what is the current temperature?”
“Alexa, increase the thermostat humidity level to 50%.”

#2 Camera Commands

“Alexa, show me the living room camera.”
“Alexa, turn off the kitchen camera.”
“Alexa, what is the status of the front door camera?”
“Alexa, record a video from the backyard camera.”

#3 Doorbell Commands

“Alexa, show me who is at the front door.”
“Alexa, turn on the doorbell chime.”
“Alexa, answer the doorbell.”
“Alexa, check the battery status of the doorbell.”

#4 Light Commands

“Alexa, dim the kitchen lights to 50%.”
“Alexa, turn off all the lights.”
“Alexa, set the bedroom lights to blue.”
“Alexa, what is the status of the living room lights?”

#5 Security Commands

“Alexa, arm the security system.”
“Alexa, set security mode to away.”
“Alexa, check the status of the security sensors.”
“Alexa, disable security system for an hour.”