Amazon Alexa:
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Amazon Alexa:
Alexa is a voice assistant, which is managed with the Amazon Alexa app, that can connect to Echo devices that can be controlled using voice commands. To use Alexa you must have an Alexa-compatible device, have access to an Amazon account, be able to use the Alexa app on a smartphone or tablet, be able to communicate with Alexa, and must be able to hear Alexa speak. To begin a voice command, say “Alexa”. Alexa is pronounced “uh-lek-suh”.
Amazon Alexa App:
The Amazon Alexa app is available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands:
Alexa, volume [1 to 10].
Alexa, turn [up or down] the volume.
Alexa, [mute or unmute].
Alexa, stop.
Alexa, what’s the time?
Alexa, what’s the date?
Alexa, what’s the weather?
Alexa, what’s in the news?
Alexa, set an alarm for [8 AM].
Alexa, set a repeating alarm for [weekdays] at [7 AM].
Alexa, when's my next alarm?
Alexa, cancel my alarm for 2 PM.
Alexa, set a timer for [10 minutes].
Alexa, set a [pizza] timer for [20 minutes].
Alexa, cancel the [pizza] timer.
Alexa, remind me to [take my heart medication] at [3pm daily].
Alexa, what reminders do I have tomorrow?
Alexa, call John.
Alexa, answer.
Alexa, hang up.
Alexa, message Sam.
Alexa, read my notifications.
Alexa, what's on my calendar for tomorrow?
Alexa, what’s on my calendar on [January 10th]?
Alexa, add an event to my calendar.
Alexa, add [event] to my calendar for [day] at [time].
Alexa, when is [holiday] this year?
Alexa add [bread] to my shopping list.
Alexa, add [dishes] to my to-do list.
Alexa, play [relaxing] music.
Alexa, play [title] on Audible.
Alexa, resume my book.
Alexa, next chapter.
Alexa, how do you make chocolate chip cookies?
Online Resources About the Amazon Alexa:
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Smart Home with Alexa website page link.
Alexa Commands List from Computer Network (CNET) website page link.
Helpful Alexa Commands from Berkshire Vision website page link.
Amazon Echo: Toy or Tool? from the American Foundation for the Blind website page link.
Amazon Echo from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website page link.