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Getting started with Alexa
Your Echo device is now fully set up, connected to
your wi-fi, and ready to start providing assistance
and entertainment on just using your voice.
If you want a test to make sure that it’s working,
you can try out a few simple commands. Your
device responds to the wake word, which by default
is Alexa but can be changed to Amazon, Echo or
Computer. Try saying “Alexa”, followed by “hello”.
Ifeverything’s working as expected then your
Amazon Echo should say “hello” back.
Here are some useful things to try with your
Amazon Echo.
Radio and music
Your Echo device will play many radio stations
without having to be tuned in or set up. Simply
say, “Alexa play [name the station]” and if it is a
compatible radio station it will start to play. Lots
of the big commercial stations as well as many
small local ones are set up. Your favourite FM or
digital radio station should be there.
One of the Amazon Echo’s most popular benefits
is playing music. By default, Alexa will play from
Amazon Music (Free Tier).
Amazon Music is available free, but has a limited
music library. To find an artist simply say, “Alexa
play music by Elvis,” or for a specific track say,
“Alexa, play Jailhouse Rock byElvis.”
For a wider selection of music, you can link your
device to a paid for service like Amazon Music
Unlimited or Spotify.
Alarms, timers and lists
You can use your device to set alarms and timers
by saying, “Alexa, set an alarm for [time]”, “Set an
alarm for [time] every [day of the week]” or “Set a
five-minute timer.”
You can set up reminders. Say, “Alexa, set a
reminder”. Alexa will ask what you want reminded
of (e.g. going to the hairdresser), and when you
want notified (e.g. 10.30am tomorrow).
You can create and update lists by saying, “Alexa,
create a list.” Give your list a name, then add things
to it by saying, for example, “Alexa, add dog food to
my shopping list.”
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