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The following section contains some examples collated from Amazon promotional emails etc.
After purchasing an Echo you receive a 'welcome' email with something like this ...
Simply say the wake word "Alexa" to start using your Echo Input.
When Echo Input detects the wake word, the LED light turns blue to indicate that Alexa is ready to respond to your request.
If you can't hear Alexa, adjust your speaker volume and try again.
Then say "Alexa, volume 7" or "Alexa, volume up {or down}" to adjust.
You may also change the default wake word from "Alexa" to "Amazon", "Echo" or "Computer" in the Settings menu of the Alexa App.
Alexa helps you track multiple tasks and stay on schedule.
Just ask:
Go to your Alexa App and select "Reminders & Alarms" to manage your entries.
TIP Sounds: Wake up to your favourite sounds on Amazon Music, Spotify or TuneIn.
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TIP Bedlight: If all you need is a little light, then put your Echo's ring light to use.
Just say:
and the top of your Echo will start glowing and pulsing.
This is especially useful if you find yourself needing to get out of bed at night because it offers just the right amount of light.
When you're ready to turn the night light off,
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Every Alexa account comes with shopping and to-do lists.
Add items hands-free, then access those lists by voice or in your Alexa App, from the menu, under "Lists".
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TIP: Prime members can ask Alexa to order products from Amazon
You can also ask when your next Amazon package is due to arrive – even if you didn’t place the order(s) using Alexa.
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Link your calendar and ask Alexa to add new events or check upcoming appointments.
To get started, go to your Alexa App and select from the menu "Settings">"Calendar" and set up.
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Making calls with Alexa is easy. Once your contacts are synchronised in the Alexa App, just ask Alexa to call any of your contacts by name.
If someone is calling, Alexa will notify you and you can either answer or ignore the call.
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If your contacts don’t own an Echo device, they can download the free Alexa App to send and receive Alexa messages.
You can also use Alexa to send voice messages. Just ask, "Alexa, send a message" and a voice recording will be delivered to your contact’s Echo device and Alexa App. When you receive a new message, Alexa will notify you.
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Skype users can also make calls once set up - see below
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Skype offers an additional communication option for supported Echo devices. All you have to do is connect your Skype account to Alexa.
To get started, go to your Alexa app or alexa.amazon.co.uk and select Settings > Communication from the menu.
With Drop In, you can use multiple Echo devices as an intercom to communicate with members of your home. To enable Drop In, go to the Devices icon in the bottom right hand corner, choose “Echo & Alexa” > select your Echo devices > “Communications”.
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You can rename your Echo devices in the Alexa App to drop in more easily to different devices around the house.
TIP: You can also ask Alexa to make announcements on all your connected Echo devices in your household, like a one-way intercom.
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Did you know that Alexa has a sense of humour ?
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Some tracks in this playlist contain explicit lyrics. To block them, just say, “Alexa, block explicit lyrics”. Learn more.
Various titles {such as the above by Jane Austen and narrated by Rosamund Pike} are made available free for limited time periods.
Ask Alexa to find films playing in nearby cinemas or provide you with information on local businesses – including addresses, phone numbers and business hours
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TIP: Set a location for your Echo device to receive locally relevant results. Go to the Devices icon in the bottom right hand corner, choose “Echo & Alexa” > select your Echo device > add your address under “Position”.
Did you know you can also enable Alexa Skills by voice ?
Just say 'enable' before the skill name (e.g. "Alexa, enable Magic Door")
or
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TIP: With Skill Blueprints, you can customise Alexa responses and create personalised skills in minutes.
No coding required—choose from over 22 easy-to-use templates and fill in the blanks to build your own:
Browse Blueprints that can be specially customised for you and will only appear on the devices registered to your Amazon account. You can choose to share your skill with other Echo and Alexa-enabled device owners outside of your household.
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Alexa tells you how long your commute will take with up-to-date traffic information. Go to your Alexa App and select from the menu "Settings">"Traffic" to add your starting point and destination .
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As you’re getting ready for your day or planning ahead, Alexa can tell you the local, national and international weather forecasts.
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Can’t wait to discover more things to try?
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Alexa also provides you with instant answers on a wide range of topics.
General Knowledge : Just ask:
Times & Dates : Just ask:
People & Places : Just ask: