{"id":307040,"date":"2021-07-23T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/"},"modified":"2021-07-23T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Create a Task Checklist with Amazon Alexa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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-6a24c16d4c592\" 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-6a24c16d4c592\" 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-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/#Locate_the_Task_Tracker_Blueprint\" >Locate the Task Tracker 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-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/#Create_and_Customize_Your_Task_Checklist\" >Create and Customize Your Task Checklist<\/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-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/#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-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/#Use_the_Skill\" >Use the Skill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-task-checklist-with-amazon-alexa\/#Reopen_the_Skill_in_Alexa\" >Reopen the Skill in Alexa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Create a Task Checklist with Amazon Alexa&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-737098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerScreenshot-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\/TaskTrackerScreenshot-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\/TaskTrackerScreenshot-AmazonAlexaBlueprints.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re heading out the door for the office, school, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>, do you like that one last check to make sure you have everything? With the Task Tracker blueprint, just ask Alexa to run through your list.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a programmer or install a third-party skill to have Alexa do awesome things like this. Select the blueprint, add items to your list, and customize it. Then, have Alexa announce the items on your checklist. Whether a list of to-dos for the day, items you need for your trip, or both, it\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locate_the_Task_Tracker_Blueprint\"><\/span>Locate the Task Tracker 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> and tap \u201cMore\u201d at the bottom. Expand the section near the top by tapping \u201cSee More\u201d and 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>Go to either the Home or All tab on the Blueprints screen. When you see the Task Tracker blueprint, tap it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/HomeTabTaskTracker-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Task Tracker on the Blueprints Home tab\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the details screen, tap the Play icon at the top to hear a sample of how it works with Alexa. Then, read the steps to create the skill, review how to use it, and check out available tips.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start, tap \u201cMake Your Own\u201d at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerMakeYourOwn-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"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_Your_Task_Checklist\"><\/span>Create and Customize Your Task Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to add the content for your Task Tracker. You\u2019ll notice a sample named Morning Checklist with several items listed. You can give this checklist a try if you like, but to create your own, begin by typing in a name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerName-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter a name\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, add items to your list. If you want to use one of the samples, you can simply leave it or use the arrows to move it up or down in the arrangement. Tap the text for a sample to add your own and the \u201cX\u201d to remove one. If you have additional items, tap \u201cAdd Item\u201d at the bottom for more space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerItems-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add your checklist items\" width=\"257\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you can set a reminder to check your list. It can spare you a headache in the chaos before you head off to campus each morning or get your child packed up for daycare.<\/p>\n<p>Below your items, give your reminder a title, select the days of the week, and optionally, check the box and pick a time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-737113 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerSetReminder-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set up a reminder\" width=\"300\" height=\"358\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, tap the drop-down box to pick the device that you\u2019ll be using to check your list. Then, tap \u201cNext: Experience\u201d at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerDevice-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a device\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" 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>Now that you have the basics for your checklist, you can customize it. Have you ever needed the motivation to get to work on your list of tasks or maybe some praise when you\u2019ve completed them? Now\u2019s your chance! You can personalize the phrases that Alexa uses for Task Tracker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Skill Blueprints Lets You Design Your Own Alexa Responses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You have four sections for Intro, Encouragement, All Finished, and Exit. And like the initial setup, you have some samples to get you started. Tap the text to change one, the \u201cX\u201d to remove one, and \u201cAdd Message\u201d to include another.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ll be using an Echo Show or Echo Spot, you can then choose a background color for your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskTrackerCustomize-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Customize Alexa's responses and add a background color\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, tap \u201cNext: Name\u201d at the top and give your skill a name. Remember, this is the name that you\u2019ll give Alexa to open it.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the text to add your name and tap \u201cNext: Create Skill\u201d at the top when you finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NameTaskTrackerSkill-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Name your Task Tracker skill\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a brief message as your skill goes through the creation process. When it finishes, you can review the skill details, use the action items at the bottom to edit or share it, or tap the \u201cX\u201d at the top to close the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CreatingTaskTrackerSkill-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Alexa creating the Task Tracker skill and displaying details\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can create as many checklists as you want for anything you like!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Skill\"><\/span>Use the Skill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that your skill is ready to use, it\u2019s time to get to it! You can say, \u201cAlexa, open [task name]\u201d using whatever name you gave to the skill. Alexa will respond by asking whether you want to hear the items on your list or start marking things off.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to stop working on your list before you finish it, you can ask Alexa to close it. Then, you can reopen it later to continue completing items and hear those words of praise.<\/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 reopen your Task Tracker skill in the Alexa app, go back to the Blueprints section with More &gt; See More &gt; Blueprints. At the top, select \u201cYour Skills\u201d and choose it from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-737108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YourSkillsTaskTracker-AlexaApp.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Your Skills and select one to edit it\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This takes you back to the skill details screen, where you can review, edit, delete, share, or publish the skill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Alexa Blueprints to Create Your Own Alexa Skills<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you decide to set up a task checklist for every day or set up packing for an upcoming vacation, it\u2019s certainly a handy skill. 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