Useful Tools
“Alexa, set alarm for 9am tomorrow.”
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“Alexa, cancel alarm.”
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“Alexa, what’s the weather like tomorrow?”
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“Alexa, set sleep timer for 1 hour.” (Alexa will turn off audio after that time.)
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“Alexa set timer for 10 minutes.”
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“Alexa, what’s the travel time to … (e.g. Guildford)?”
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“Alexa, what's my flash briefing?“
Local Information
“Alexa, what time does the Eden Project open?”
“Alexa, where is the nearest supermarket?”
Generic Commands
“Alexa, stop.”
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“Alexa, pause (music, audiobook)”
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“Alexa, resume (music, audiobook)”
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“Alexa, increase / decrease volume.”
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“Alexa, cancel (alarm, timer etc.)”
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“Alexa, set volume at 3.”
(this is a good level for most things)
Music & Radio
“Alexa, play relaxing music.”
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“Alexa, play music by…(e.g. Queen).”
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“Alexa, play … (Radio 5 Live, Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 4)
Have Fun
“Alexa, I’m bored.”
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“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
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“Alexa, do you like Game of Thrones?”
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“Alexa, play Would you rather?"
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“Alexa, play True or False."
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“Alexa, play Trivia Hero."
(This is a multi-player game.)
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4 Fish Cellars Specific
In the twin bedroom say,
"Alexa, turn on magic."
"Alexa, turn off magic."
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In the upstairs living area say,
"Alexa, turn on Portwrinkle."
"Alexa, turn off Portwrinkle."