Alexa Easter Eggs / Commands

[KahneFan]

Post commands that you discover for Alexa. Even if you think they are basic, others may not know they exist....

"Simon says" - this will get Alexa to repeat whatever you say after you say Simon Says. If you use the remote, you can go in another room and Alexa will sound like she's talking on her own. Press the mic button and say "Simon says, (insert kid's name) go to bed" and Alexa will say "(Kid) go to bed."

"Beam me up" - not super thrilling, but a little hidden gem for those trek fans.

"Play (radio station)(FM/AM)" - she will use several apps available to her to tune to your local station(s) (if available). For example "Alexa, play 98.1 FM"

"Say the alphabet" - I used this command to test her connection when I replaced my modem.

"Tell me something" - she will give you different facts.

 

[thejesse]

Good stuff.
I say "We need xxx" instead of "Add xxx" to add things to my shopping list.

Another fun one is "set phasers to kill."

 

[KahneFan]

Good stuff.
I say "We need xxx" instead of "Add xxx" to add things to my shopping list.

Another fun one is "set phasers to kill."

I actually learned I can just say "Alexa XXX" and she will add it to the list. "Alexa, eggs" - "I have added eggs to your shopping list"

 

[Sherri5762]

The other my son said, "Alexa, self destruct." She replied with, "Self destructing in 10, 9..." and more (I'll let you find out for yourself.) I about had a heart attack thinking he was about to ruin my new toy!