10 Of The Most Helpful Alexa Requests
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10 Of The Most Helpful Alexa Requests You May Not Know
From parenting help to privacy tips, these Alexa requests will simplify your every day.
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1. "Alexa, announce that dinner is ready."
Getty Save yourself from having to walk from room to room telling everyone dinner is ready by using an Alexa announcement. This feature allows you to broadcast your message through all the Echo devices in the home. And yes, of course there's a dinner bell. 2. "Alexa, delete what I just said."
Amazon The history of your Alexa requests are stored in Amazon’s secure cloud for you to review and delete at any time. But maybe you’d rather leave no trace after asking Alexa for fart sounds. 3. "Alexa, find my phone."
When a phone is misplaced it feels like a part of you is missing. By linking your phone to Alexa, you can easily calm the panic by asking Alexa to find your phone, and Alexa will call your mobile device.4. "Alexa, call for help."
Getty If you or a loved one is in need of assistance, Alexa is here to help. By setting up permissions for Drop In, you can have Alexa instantly call and text your designated emergency contact via connected Echo devices when needed.*Alexa Emergency Contact feature isn’t a substitute for emergency response services or 911.
5. "Alexa, update my privacy settings."
Amazon You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing your privacy with Alexa, and it’s as simple as asking. Make sure to set up a voice ID, which only takes a few taps in the Alexa app, so Alexa knows who’s asking. 6. "Alexa, help me wash my hands."
Getty Thorough hand-washing is important now more than ever. By requesting this, Alexa will time your hand-washing to a song unique to Alexa, making sure it's a full 20 seconds. 7. "Alexa, play classical music for sleeping."
Getty Having trouble sleeping? Alexa can help! Simply describe your mood and/or activity to Alexa and enjoy the sweet sounds that fit your current vibe. 8. "Alexa, change my wake word."
Amazon The wake word is the equivalent of “Open Sesame” for Alexa. When you have a request for Alexa, you first need to say your chosen wake word, which by default is “Alexa.” You can change the wake word to “Echo,” “Amazon,” “Computer,” or “Ziggy.” 9. "Alexa, buy more diapers."
Getty When you're busy going about the day, sometimes you remember something for a second, and just like that, it's gone. With Alexa there to help, you can buy the diapers (or the product you desire) before you run out. 10. "Alexa, flip a coin."
Getty Need to settle a score? Let Alexa be the impartial judge. Flipping a coin isn't Alexa's only method, there's picking a number between 1 and 50 and rolling a die to keep things interesting. Alexa is here to help and when it comes to your privacy, you’re in control. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to learn more.
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