{"id":301857,"date":"2021-07-17T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/"},"modified":"2021-07-17T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-17T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Have Alexa Count the Days to Your Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3664eef2605\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3664eef2605\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/#Locate_the_How_Many_Days_Blueprint\" >Locate the How Many Days Blueprint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/#Create_and_Customize_How_Many_Days\" >Create and Customize How Many Days<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/#Customize_the_Skill\" >Customize the Skill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-have-alexa-count-the-days-to-your-event\/#Reopen_the_Skill_in_Alexa\" >Reopen the Skill in Alexa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Have Alexa Count the Days to Your Event&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-734435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HowManyDaysScreenshot-AmazonAlexaBlueprints.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HowManyDaysScreenshot-AmazonAlexaBlueprints.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HowManyDaysScreenshot-AmazonAlexaBlueprints.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"How Many Days Alexa Blueprint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alexa may be your go-to assistant for smart home control, but you can do much more with it than that. Using Blueprints, you can create a skill of your own, like having Alexa count the days to an event.<\/p>\n<p>You might be counting down to the start of your vacation, your wedding day, or that milestone birthday. You don\u2019t have to scour the Skills Store and install a third-party tool. Just select the blueprint for How Many Days, customize it, and let Alexa tell you the number of days remaining.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locate_the_How_Many_Days_Blueprint\"><\/span>Locate the How Many Days Blueprint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open the Alexa <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Android<\/a> device, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-alexa\/id944011620?tag=hotoge-20\">iPhone, or iPad<\/a>. Tap \u201cMore\u201d on the bottom bar and you\u2019ll see a list of options like Reminders, Routines, and so on. Tap the \u201cSee More\u201d option to expand this list, and then select \u201cBlueprints.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MoreSeeMoreBlueprints-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap More, See More, and Blueprints\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you\u2019ll need to locate the How Many Days blueprint. You might find it on the Featured tab, but if not, tap either the Home or the All tab. When you spot it, select it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BlueprintsFeaturedHowManyDays-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"How Many Days in Alexa Blueprints\" width=\"320\" height=\"693\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the details screen, you can tap the Play icon at the top to hear a sample, review the steps to create the skill, read how to use it, and see other helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to begin, tap \u201cMake Your Own\u201d at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HowManyDaysMakeYourOwn-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Review the details and tap Make Your Own\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_and_Customize_How_Many_Days\"><\/span>Create and Customize How Many Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to create the event by entering its name. Then, tap the date field, pick a date from the calendar, and tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Optionally, you can check the box for \u201cThis is an Annual Event\u201d for things like birthdays and anniversaries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillDays-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Pick a name and date for the event\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can set up the skill to include more than one event if you like. This is convenient if you want to enter the birthdays of various family members, for instance. Tap \u201cAdd Event\u201d and follow the same steps.<\/p>\n<p>After you finish adding events, tap \u201cNext: Experience\u201d at the top. You\u2019ll then be able to customize the skill.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillNextExperience-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Next Experience\" width=\"320\" height=\"693\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customize_the_Skill\"><\/span>Customize the Skill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, you can customize Alexa\u2019s opening and closing messages. So, you can have Alexa say something like: \u201cGreat <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>! Lucy\u2019s birthday is 15 days away. You must be excited!\u201d In this example, \u201cGreat news!\u201d is the opening, and \u201cYou must be excited!\u201d is the closing.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see several openings and closings already set up for you. Tap the text to edit one, the \u201cX\u201d to remove one, or \u201cAdd Opening\/Closing Message\u201d to create a new one. This offers you a terrific way to personalize the experience!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillOpeningsClosings-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Customize Alexa's opening and closing messages\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you can include a closing sound, and if you have an Echo Show or Echo Spot, you can add a background image.<\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cAdd Closing Sound,\u201d and then tap the drop-down list to select a category. From animals to the office to transportation, you can find a sound that fits the event. Pick the one that you want and tap \u201cUpdate Sound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillClosingSoundBackground-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap to add a closing sound and select one\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re able to use a background image with your device, simply select the color that you want.<\/p>\n<p>Once you finish customizing the skill, tap \u201cNext: Name\u201d at the top. Tap the text field and enter whatever name you want to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillName-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Name your How Many Days skill\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cNext: Create Skill\u201d at the top. You\u2019ll see a brief message as your new skill is being saved with your personalizations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreateSkillSaving-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Create Skill\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You should then see your skill details screen with some ways to ask Alexa for help.<\/p>\n<p>So now, when you\u2019re near your smart speaker, say things like \u201cAlexa, how many days until Lucy\u2019s birthday?\u201d, \u201cAlexa, when is Bailey\u2019s birthday?\u201d, or \u201cAlexa, open Dog Birthdays (name of your skill).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You also have actions at the bottom of the skill screen. Tap to Edit, Delete, Share, or Publish your skill. If you\u2019re finished, tap the \u201cX\u201d in the top-right corner to close the creation screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HowManyDaysSkillDetails-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"How Many Days skill details\" width=\"320\" height=\"693\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reopen_the_Skill_in_Alexa\"><\/span>Reopen the Skill in Alexa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To revisit your How Many Days skill, head back to the Blueprints section in the Alexa app with More &gt; See More &gt; Blueprints. At the top, select \u201cYour Skills.\u201d You can then tap one to take one of the actions above on the details screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-734441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/BlueprintsYourSkillsDays-AlexaiPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to Blueprints and pick Your Skills\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tools like Alexa with smart speakers in our homes can be fun as well as useful. Sure, you can connect your smart plugs and use Alexa to adjust your smart thermostat. But why not try something new? 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