Voice Command Examples: Hidden Commands for Alexa and Siri

Are you looking for some hidden voice command examples to try out with your Alexa or Siri? Below are some examples of commands that you may not have known about, but can be useful in your day-to-day interactions with your virtual assistant.

#1 Basic Commands

“Alexa, turn off the lights”
“Siri, set a timer for 10 minutes”
“Alexa, play some jazz music”
“Siri, What’s the weather like today?”

#2 Productivity Commands

“Alexa, add milk to my shopping list”
“Siri, schedule a meeting for 2pm tomorrow”
“Alexa, remind me to call my mom at 3pm”
“Siri, find my notes from last week”

#3 Entertainment Commands

“Alexa, play the latest episode of Friends”
“Siri, what movies are playing nearby?”
“Alexa, tell me a joke”
“Siri, sing me a song”

#4 Smart Home Commands

“Alexa, set the thermostat to 70 degrees”
“Siri, turn on the living room lights”
“Alexa, lock the front door”
“Siri, show me the security camera feed”

#5 Health and Wellness Commands

“Alexa, start my morning meditation”
“Siri, track my water intake for the day”
“Alexa, give me a healthy recipe idea”
“Siri, find a yoga video for beginners”

#6 Travel Commands

“Alexa, what’s the traffic like on my way to work?”
“Siri, find me the nearest gas station”
“Alexa, what’s the exchange rate for Euros to Dollars?”
“Siri, book a flight to New York”