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Before we get into 131 best things to ask Alexa, let’s take a look at this amazing machine. When Amazon launched its Echo device in 2014, it brought a new way to control, search, and tools hands-free technology into the home of consumers. Since its launched Alexa has continued to evolve with new features and be the most popular voice-activation software in the home automation market.
Who is Alexa?
Alexa is artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning in action. It uses a smart AI program to learn from the commands it’s given, making Alexa better and more useful the more you interact with it.
Alexa has expanded since 2014, from being integrated into third-party devices or features in new Amazon product lines, such as The Echo Plus, Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Spot, and Echo Show.
In the past Echos only used speakers and microphones, but now the new products include cameras, which means Alexa can not only hear you but also now see you.
Whether you’re considering purchasing your first Alexa or just recently bought a new device and want to find out the best things to ask Alexa, these questions are just a fracture of what you can ask Alexa but a great way to start.
Here are 131 Best things to ask Alexa,
Ask Alexa
- Alexa, are you a robot?
- Alexa, are you alive?
- Alexa, are we friends?
- Alexa, are you happy?
- Alexa, are you hungry?
- Alexa, are you in love
- Alexa, are you lying?
- Alexa, are you married?
- Alexa, are you real?
- Alexa, are you spying on me?
- Alexa, what’s my name?
- Alexa, when is the end of the world?
- Alexa, when do you sleep?
- Alexa, where am I?
- Alexa, where do you live?
- Alexa, where is my phone?
- Alexa, who’s the boss?
- Alexa, who’s your celebrity crush?
- Alexa, who’s going to win the Super Bowl?
- Alexa, you are so intelligent?
- Alexa, will computers take over the world?
- Alexa, would you like a drink?
- Alexa, you’re wonderful.
- Alexa, are you a Jedi?
- Alexa, are you evil?
- Alexa, are you human?
- Alexa, are you friends with Siri | Google?
- Alexa, are you kidding me?
- Alexa, can you meow?
- Alexa, can you bark?
- Alexa, can you cook?
- Alexa, can you see me?
- Alexa, can you speak Japanese?
- Alexa, do you believe in God?
- Alexa, do you have a partner?
- Alexa, do you have any new features?
- Alexa, do you know Cortana?
- Alexa, do you like Jeff Bezos?
- Alexa, do you have a job?
- Alexa, how old are you?
- Alexa, do you like Star Trek?
- Alexa, what do you think of the iPhone?
- Alexa, what’s your sign?
- Alexa, what’s your salary?
- Alexa, what is your quest?
- Alexa, who is your president?
- Alexa, will you run for president?
- Alexa, who’s better, you or Google?
- Alexa, can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
- Alexa, beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice.
- Alexa, cake, or death?
- Alexa, drop a beat
- Alexa, great Scott!
- Alexa, I feel the need for speed
- Alexa, I want the truth?
- Alexa, It’s a bird! It’s a plane!
- Alexa, my precious
- Alexa, live long and prosper.
- Alexa, life is like a box of chocolates.
- Alexa, one fish, two fish.
- Alexa, say hello to my little friend.
- Alexa, what is the answer to life
- Alexa, what’s cooler than being cool? (Outcast)
Basic Commands
- Alexa, increase the volume to six. (1-10)
- Alexa, increase the volume.
- Alexa, louder.
- Alexa, loop
- Alexa, mute
- Alexa, go to sleep.
- Alexa, continue.
- Alexa, add (event) to my calendar.
- Alexa, cancel the 6 am alarm.
- Alexa, next.
- Alexa, next song.
- Alexa, restart.
- Alexa, resume.
- Alexa, silent.
- Alexa, sleep in 45 minutes.
- Alexa, stop the music.
- Alexa, start over.
- Alexa, set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Alexa, thank you.
- Alexa, what’s on my calendar?
- Alexa, when is my alarm set for?
- Alexa, who wrote (book title)?
- Alexa, how cold is the moon?
- Alexa, how far is the sun?
- Alexa, tell me the current date.
Tools
- Alexa, add (item) to my cart. (Adds to your Amazon Cart)
- Alexa, ask 1-800-Flowers to order flowers for Melissa
- Alexa, add (item) to my shopping list. (Adds to your shopping list on the Alexa app)
- Alexa, ask Food Network for the recipes on TV right now.
- Alexa, ask Lyft for a ride.
- Alexa, create a to-do.
- Alexa, connect my phone/tablet.
- Alexa, connect my speaker.
- Alexa, I need to do laundry.
- Alexa, I need to make a dentist appointment.
- Alexa, launch YouTube.
- Alexa, lock my car doors. (Newest Ford cars, later in 2018)
- Alexa, play a popular song.
- Alexa, order a Domino’s Pizza.
- Alexa, order Domino’s pizza from my Dominos account.
- Alexa, play CNET update podcast on TuneIn.
- Alexa, play new music for dancing.
- Alexa, play new music from Beyoncé.
- Alexa, play new music from Drake
- Alexa, play new music from Cardi-b
- Alexa, play new music from Taylor Swift
- Alexa, read [Kindle book title] (Audible)
- Alexa, play the station NPR.
- Alexa, what appointments do I have today?
- Alexa, “order an Uber.”
- Alexa, what is bitcoin worth/value?
Search
- Alexa, what are the Superbowl odds?
- Alexa, tell me the date of the Oscars?
- Alexa, what is the phone number for a pizza?
- Alexa, tell me the best tablet for a cough?
- Alexa, how many gold medals does the USA have?
- Alexa, how many people live in New York?
- Alexa, how tall is Mount Everest?
- Alexa, how many days till Christmas?
- Alexa, how many days till Kwanzaa?
- Alexa, how many days till Hanukkah?
- Alexa, are there any popular clubs around me?
Pop Culture
- Alexa, are we in the Matrix (Matrix)
- Alexa, are you Skynet? (Terminator)
- Alexa, all men must die. (Game of Thrones)
- Alexa, 1fish, 2fish. (Dr. Seuss)
- Alexa, I’ll be back (Terminator)
I hope you will find the Amazon Echo a device you can enjoy with your family and friends. It’s not only fun but also be a valuable tool for helping you to learn or stay entertained all through the power of your voice. Let’s go! It’s time to have some fun, grab your family or friends and say the magic word “Alexa,”
I hope this blog, 131 Best things to ask Alexa is informative as I am here to educate and provide perspective on what’s going on in the tech world that relates to my everyday life in home automation.
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