What year did [band] release [song or album]?
Here are some miscellaneous entertainment commands:
“Alexa, entertain me.”
“Alexa, play a game.”
“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
“Alexa, open [skill].”
Dining might be easier than you think. You can do things like:
“Alexa, find me a pizza restaurant.”
“Alexa, which restaurants deliver to my address?”
“Alexa, what are good restaurants nearby?”
Asking for information about AlexaScott Adam Gordon / Android AuthorityAlexa doesn’t know everything, but you’d be surprised how often it comes in handy for one-liners, facts, and trivia. Your options include different types of queries like, search, calculations, definitions, and general knowledge.
Observable commands in the querying category are:
“Alexa, tell me something interesting.”
“Alexa, what’s 12 times 63?”
“Alexa, define fortuitous.”
Intrigued? You’ll find even more in the Alexa app’s Alarms & Timers section under the Custom Timer & Alarm Sounds tab.
Smart home related Alexa commandsC. Scott Brown / Android AuthoritySmart homes are one of the areas where Alexa shines. You can control lights, thermostats, cameras, locks, and more from a range of brands. The list changes fairly often, but some of the better-known names include Ring, Philips Hue, Wemo, Samsung SmartThings, and Ecobee.
General commands to learn include:
“Alexa, turn on the lights.”
“Alexa, set my thermostat to 72 degrees.”
“Alexa, show me the front door camera.”
If your devices are slightly more granular, be sure to flip through product manuals and look at mobile apps to understand what’s at your disposal.
Shopping and to-do list Alexa commandsC. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityYou can use Alexa in both routine shopping and long-term list-making. You can view or remove items via the Alexa app Shopping & To-do Lists or their equivalent at Amazon.com. If you connect your Amazon account, you also automatically get history and offers.
Popular commands are:
“Alexa, add eggs to my shopping list.”
“Alexa, remind me to feed the cat at 8AM.”