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How to Change Alexa's Voice to Shaquille O'Neal

Get Alexa to talk like Shaq

By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on May 25, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Home Amazon Smart Home: Alexa & Amazon Echo Your Best Year Ever: College Tech Tips Appliances & Lighting Google

What to Know

Purchase the Shaq voice skill for Alexa on Amazon's website or your Echo by saying “Alexa, introduce me to Shaq.” Say “Shaq, what can you do?” for a rundown of the skill. For example, you can say “Shaq, tell me a story.” Other voices for Alexa include Melissa McCarthy, Samuel L. Jackson, Deadpool, and R2-D2. This article explains how to change Alexa's voice to Shaquille O’Neal. The instructions apply to all second-generation Amazon Echo devices including the Echo Dot and Echo Show.

How Do You Change Alexa' s Voice to Shaquille O' Neal

Follow these steps to enable the Shaq voice skill on your Echo: Say “Alexa, introduce me to Shaq.”
Alexa will give an explanation of how the skill works. Say “Yes” to confirm the purchase.
To activate the celebrity voice skill on your other connected Echo devices, say “Alexa, enable Shaq.” Say “Shaq” followed by your request. For example, “Shaq, tell me a joke.”

How Does the Shaq Voice Skill for Alexa Work

Celebrity voice skills do not change Alexa's default voice. Instead, Shaq will respond to specific requests. If you ask him for help making a list, setting reminders, or shopping, Shaq will defer to Alexa. Here are some examples of voice commands Shaq will respond to: “Shaq, what can you do?”“Shaq, set an alarm for noon.”“Shaq, set a timer for one hour.”“Shaq, tell me a joke.”“Shaq, what’s the weather today?”“Shaq, drop a beat.”“Shaq, give me advice.”“Shaq, tell me a story.”

How to Purchase the Shaq Voice Skill From Amazon

You can also purchase voice skills for Alexa on Amazon's website. Log in to your Amazon account and search for “Alexa celebrity voices.”
Select the Shaquille O’Neal celebrity personality skill.
Select Buy now with 1-Click, then confirm if prompted.
Make sure the skill is compatible with your device. Look for Works with one or more of your Alexa Devices under Buy now with 1-Click. Say “Alexa, enable Shaq” to activate the skill on your connected Echo devices.

Can You Get Different Voices for Alexa

You can also change Alexa's voice to Samuel L. Jackson, Melissa McCarthy, Gordan Ramsay, or even fictional characters like R2-D2 and Deadpool (voiced by Ryan Reynolds). Follow the instructions above to enable these other voice skills. There are also more limited apps like Talk Like Snoop and Historical Voices. Amazon is always adding new Alexa skills, so keep an eye out for more celebrity voices.

Can You Adjust Alexa' s Voice

You can change Alexa's language and accent. For example, you can switch between American English and British English. To change the gender of Alexa's voice, say “Alexa, change your voice.” For more voice settings, open the Alexa app and tap More > Settings > Voice Responses. From there, you can manage your celebrity voices, enable Whisper Mode, and more. FAQ How do I get Alexa to recognize my voice? To teach Alexa to recognize individual voices, set up Alexa voice profiles in the Alexa app. You can create up to 10 voice profiles for all of your devices. Who voices Alexa? Actress and singer Nina Rolle is believed to be the voice behind Amazon's Alexa. While not officially confirmed, this information has been reported by investigative journalists. What other skills does Alexa have? In addition to custom voices, other popular Alexa skills include Flash Briefing, 7 Minute Workout, and Amazon Storytime. There are Alexa skills that help you exercise, eat, meditate, and sleep. Alexa can also play games like Jeopardy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Get Alexa Celebrity Voices How to Skype With Alexa How to Change Alexa's Voice to Samuel L. Jackson How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home How to Play Podcasts on Alexa How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline How to Fix 8 Common Alexa and Amazon Echo Issues How to Change Alexa's Language How to Make Calls Through Your Echo Using Amazon's Alexa What Is Alexa? Can You Change Alexa's Name? The 13 Best Alexa Hacks of 2022 What Are Amazon Echo Buttons, and What Can They Do? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies