{"id":470119,"date":"2022-07-03T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-07-03T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T13:00:00","slug":"21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#21 Things You Didn\u2019t Know Alexa Could Do \u2013 Review Geek"},"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-6a3f9b09f2d12\" 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-6a3f9b09f2d12\" 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-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9C21_Things_You_Didnt_Know_Alexa_Could_Do_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;21 Things You Didn\u2019t Know Alexa Could Do \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Productivity_Features\" >Productivity Features<\/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\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Find_Your_Phone\" >Find Your Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Call_an_Uber_or_Lyft\" >Call an Uber or Lyft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Help_You_Plan_Your_Vacation\" >Help You Plan Your Vacation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Decide_Your_Outfit\" >Decide Your Outfit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Entertainment_Features\" >Entertainment Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Tell_Jokes_Sing_Rap_or_Beatbox\" >Tell Jokes, Sing, Rap, or Beatbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Entertain_Pets\" >Entertain Pets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Provide_Lottery_and_Sports_or_Fantasy_Sports_Play-by-Plays\" >Provide Lottery and Sports (or Fantasy Sports) Play-by-Plays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Roll_a_Die_or_Flip_a_Coin\" >Roll a Die or Flip a Coin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Play_Akinator\" >Play Akinator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Social_Features\" >Social Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Tell_a_Bedtime_Story\" >Tell a Bedtime Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Track_Santas_Whereabouts\" >Track Santa\u2019s Whereabouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Change_the_Conversation\" >Change the Conversation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Features_to_Customize_Alexas_Functionality\" >Features to Customize Alexa\u2019s Functionality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Speak_Faster\" >Speak Faster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Whisper\" >Whisper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Health_and_Wellness_Features\" >Health and Wellness Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Be_Your_Personal_Trainer\" >Be Your Personal Trainer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Care_for_a_Loved_One\" >Care for a Loved One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Teach_Proper_Hand-Washing\" >Teach Proper Hand-Washing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Security_Features\" >Security Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Bark_at_Intruders\" >Bark at Intruders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Listen_for_Broken_Glass\" >Listen for Broken Glass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Be_a_Security_Camera\" >Be a Security Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Work_as_an_Intercom\" >Work as an Intercom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/21-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do-review-geek\/#Alexa_Wears_Many_Hats\" >Alexa Wears Many Hats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C21_Things_You_Didnt_Know_Alexa_Could_Do_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;21 Things You Didn\u2019t Know Alexa Could Do \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-121699 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/c1e062a4.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"An Amazon Echo on a tiny stool\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/viennaaustria-october-26-white-amazon-alexa-1841966302?tag=reviewgeek-20\" data-credittext=\"Michael Wapp\/Shutterstock.com\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/viennaaustria-october-26-white-amazon-alexa-1841966302?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Michael Wapp\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sometimes, you have no hands free to look up an answer to a burning question. Over 300 million households <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/4748\/smart-speakers\/\">have smart home assistants as of 2022<\/a>, and for good reason: They make life so much easier. Amazon Alexa has many hidden features that many users don\u2019t know about.<\/p>\n<p>These productivity, entertainment, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>, and health hidden features are a must to try next time you want something new from your favorite virtual assistant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Productivity_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Productivity Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-121783\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3cdcf9f7.jpg\" alt=\"An Amazon Echo next to a set of car keys\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alexa can keep you on track with planning and work-related features. Check out these fun productivity hacks your unit can provide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Your_Phone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Find Your Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t need your phone to look things up when you have a virtual assistant\u2014in fact, having an Echo device could help you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/16975\/8-ways-to-train-yourself-to-check-your-phone-less\/\">wean yourself off<\/a> checking it too frequently. But when you need your phone and can\u2019t figure out where you left it, you can ask Alexa to call it, thus revealing its location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_an_Uber_or_Lyft\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Call an Uber or Lyft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Need to go somewhere but can\u2019t find your phone? Have Alexa ask\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lyft\/dp\/B01FV34BGE?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Lyft<\/a> to request a ride for you. That way, you can spend time looking for your cellphone and still be sure your car will arrive on time. It\u2019s handy if you need your hands free for other things.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_You_Plan_Your_Vacation\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Help You Plan Your Vacation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Valerie-Chen-Where-to-Vacation\/dp\/B0742YWTRK?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Where to Vacation<\/a> skill, Alexa can suggest hot tourist spots to you when planning a vacation. If you\u2019ve never been in the area, you can ask Alexa what you should do once you arrive. Alexa can tell you all the great places to visit based on web search results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_Your_Outfit\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Decide Your Outfit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you at a loss for what to wear? Alexa can help you decide. Ask \u201cAlexa, what should I wear today?\u201d and you\u2019ll get an answer based on the forecasted weather at your current location.<\/p>\n<p>You might find picking clothes in the morning is easier than ever if you don\u2019t mind taking fashion advice from your smart assistant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Entertainment Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121785\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/e6cbe854.jpg\" alt=\"A man using an Amazon Echo next to a cat\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/workspace-home-office-man-laptop-sitting-2052766685\">Sharomka\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alexa\u2019s primary function is to make your life easier, but it can also make your downtime more fun. These features are purely for entertainment purposes, set to cure your boredom during the day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_Jokes_Sing_Rap_or_Beatbox\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Tell Jokes, Sing, Rap, or Beatbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexa has plenty of corny jokes it can share with you\u2014all you have to say is, \u201cAlexa, tell me a joke.\u201d The virtual assistant will also jam out if you tell it to \u201cSing me a song.\u201d And a special guest will even pop up if you ask it to \u201cSing a duet with Ed Sheeran.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertain_Pets\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Entertain Pets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you want to keep your pet preoccupied while working on something else? Alexa can do it for you. It can release a series of barks and meows to \u201ccommunicate\u201d with your pet if you ask her \u201cAlexa, enable <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zhenhua-Meow\/dp\/B01GOSN706?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Meow<\/a>\u201d or \u201cAlexa, enable <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zhenhua-Woof\/dp\/B01GQOYNVK?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Woof<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If that isn\u2019t good enough to entertain them, Alexa can also play music that can help them wind down by saying, \u201cAlexa, open <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ashish-Calm-My-Pet\/dp\/B07SNP2BJM?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Calm My Pet<\/a>.\u201d There are also calming skills specific to either <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JYYHV5L?ref=skillrw_dsk_pnps_dp_0&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">dogs<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Voice-Games-Relax-My-Cat\/dp\/B07JZ775V3?tag=reviewgeek-20\">cats<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_Lottery_and_Sports_or_Fantasy_Sports_Play-by-Plays\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Provide Lottery and Sports (or Fantasy Sports) Play-by-Plays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can call on Alexa to tell you as soon as your team wins the big game\u2014or even\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/smart-home\/amazon-echo-is-the-fantasy-football-assistant-youve-been-looking-for\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">offer advice on<\/a> your fantasy football league using skills like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TayTech-LLC-Fantasy-Football\/dp\/B017OBGRKY?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Fantasy Football<\/a>. There are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/News-Sports-Alexa-Skills\/s?rh=n%3A14284857011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A14284943011&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">many sports-related<\/a> questions and commands for Alexa to satisfy even the most hardcore sports fan.<\/p>\n<p>Are you someone who looks up the latest sports scores and lotto numbers while you make your morning coffee? Alexa can do both, with several voice-activated commands available for people to hear lottery results as quickly as possible from the virtual assistant, from the general <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zebley-Media-Lottery-Numbers\/dp\/B071WBCZRF?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Lottery Numbers<\/a> skill to more state-specific lotto skill options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roll_a_Die_or_Flip_a_Coin\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Roll a Die or Flip a Coin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re playing a game or need a tiebreaker, you can ask Alexa to roll a die or flip a coin, which is pretty handy considering you probably don\u2019t carry around cash anymore, let alone a die. And with Alexa doing the work, nobody can accuse anyone of cheating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_Akinator\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_10\">Play Akinator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elokence-Akinator\/dp\/B075F7FMRM?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Akinator<\/a> is a fun game where a web AI tries to guess what character or historical figure you\u2019re thinking of. Alexa can channel Akinator\u2019s questions so you can play the game from the comfort of your couch without visiting the website. This game is a fun way to pass the time\u2014 say \u201cAlexa, open Akinator\u201d to get started.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_11\">Social Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-121792\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/d00fbddb.jpg\" alt=\"A small girl speaking to an Amazon Echo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alexa offers several fun features you can use with family members. It can start a conversation or help people wind down for the night. Alexa mimics things you can do with a bit of added flair.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_a_Bedtime_Story\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_12\">Tell a Bedtime Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your kids don\u2019t seem to be winding down for bedtime, you can always offer them a story narrated by Alexa. Alexa can search a trove of stories and pick one that seems perfect for your kids. It can also tell scarier stories to bored adults.<\/p>\n<p>You <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-ask-alexa-to-read-you-or-your-kids-a-story\">can activate this skill<\/a> by saying, \u201cAlexa, tell me a story.\u201d Or, if you have an Audible account, you can directly connect your account to your Alexa device to have it read <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Audible\/dp\/B08L5GBYFJ?tag=reviewgeek-20\">from your current Audible<\/a> library.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Santas_Whereabouts\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_13\">Track Santa\u2019s Whereabouts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many services can help you track Santa for your children on Christmas Eve. Knowing where he is can delight any child and make them feel more excited for the morning. Trackers tend to follow Santa\u2019s journey for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/48546\/googles-santa-tracker-is-packed-with-features-for-2020\/\">a full 24 hours or more<\/a>, leaving plenty of time for you to ask Alexa where he\u2019s currently flying over.<\/p>\n<p>Just ask, \u201cAlexa, where\u2019s Santa?\u201d after enabling the skill in the Alexa app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Conversation\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_14\">Change the Conversation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you need to switch up the topic of conversation but can\u2019t figure out what to say? Ask Alexa to change the subject. It can give you something new to discuss, keeping your household or guests entertained.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_to_Customize_Alexas_Functionality\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_15\">Features to Customize Alexa\u2019s Functionality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alexa has plenty of great features, but some are also functions that can improve the quality of its responses. Try out these fun features next time you want to change how Alexa talks to you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_Faster\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_16\">Speak Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people don\u2019t like how slowly virtual assistants talk. If you want Alexa to talk more like a human, all you have to do is tell it to speak faster. You should notice Alexa\u2019s words speeding up shortly afterward.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whisper\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_17\">Whisper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re talking to Alexa late at night, you may not want it to wake up the household with its default volume. Whispering your question or command to Alexa will cause it to lower its voice, allowing you to speak to it in peace.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_and_Wellness_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_18\">Health and Wellness Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it\u2019s no replacement for a doctor or caregiver, Alexa works as a personal health assistant during your daily activities. Using these features, you can check in on your loved ones\u2019 progress and your fitness journey.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Your_Personal_Trainer\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_19\">Be Your Personal Trainer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexa knows how to get you in shape and help you build muscle. Just ask it for a quick workout. Alexa can also track your progress over time, so you can always check back and see how much you have improved since the beginning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_for_a_Loved_One\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_20\">Care for a Loved One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexa can look after elderly loved ones who need a lot of monitoring if you can\u2019t always be with them.<\/p>\n<p>The device can perform several tasks <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/devices\/alexa-together-launches-to-help-customers-remotely-care-for-loved-ones?tag=reviewgeek-20\">using the Alexa Together<\/a> service, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send you notifications when your loved one interacts with it<\/li>\n<li>Let you know when your loved one starts their day or if there\u2019s no activity by a certain time<\/li>\n<li>Detect falls<\/li>\n<li>Access an Urgent Response professional emergency helpline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_Proper_Hand-Washing\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_21\">Teach Proper Hand-Washing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kids learn best when they\u2019re taught how to do something repeatedly. You may try to teach your kids <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/20368\/5-videos-to-teach-your-toddler-about-germs-and-handwashing\/\">about hand-washing with videos<\/a>, but did you know Alexa can do the same thing? Get Alexa to help your children know how long they should wash their hands and lay the foundation for a better habit.<\/p>\n<p>Tell Alexa to \u201csing a hand-washing song\u201d or \u201csing a song for 20 seconds\u201d to activate the feature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_22\">Security Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121159 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2b33c6f0.jpg\" alt=\"Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) with security camera\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VHZ41L8?tag=reviewgeek-20\" data-credittext=\"Amazon\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VHZ41L8?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alexa might be a virtual assistant, but it can protect your home, too. Alexa Guard is a specific feature you can subscribe to that will allow Alexa to protect your home. It can be pretty fearsome to intruders when paired with other services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bark_at_Intruders\"><\/span>Bark at Intruders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you want the threat of a guard dog without actually having one? Alexa has you covered, whether your home is pet-free or your pups are too shy to bark at potential threats.<\/p>\n<p>One Alexa Guard feature makes Alexa <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/68777\/alexa-guard-plus-subscription-can-listen-for-intruders-and-bark-at-them\/\">bark like a dog to scare off intruders. It\u2019s an easy way to protect your home without much investment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_for_Broken_Glass\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_24\">Listen for Broken Glass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/414794\/how-your-echos-alexa-guard-can-protect-your-home\/\">When in Guard Mode<\/a>, Alexa will listen out for several factors that could indicate a break-in at your home. You\u2019ll get a notification on your app when it detects something like broken window glass. You can replay sounds to get a better idea of what\u2019s up at your home and even listen through your Alexa in real-time to hear whatever is happening.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_a_Security_Camera\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_25\">Be a Security Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexa Echo Show has a screen that can display the time, streaming apps, and more. You can easily use its features like a security camera to see what\u2019s happening inside or outside your home. It\u2019s a great way to feel at ease in your house when alone.<\/p>\n<p>To begin using the feature, go to Settings &gt; Camera &gt; Home Monitoring on your Echo Show.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_as_an_Intercom\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_26\">Work as an Intercom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexa can work as an intercom for other Amazon devices around the home <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/315571\/how-to-use-your-amazon-echo-as-an-intercom-with-drop-in\/\">using the \u201cDrop In\u201d feature<\/a>. If you need to communicate with someone on a different floor, you can talk to them through another Alexa assistant\u2014and if you\u2019re unsure where they are, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/732897\/the-5-most-useful-actions-for-alexa-routines\/\">you can use the \u201cAnnounce\u201d feature<\/a> to send a message to every Echo in the home. This way, it\u2019s easy to keep your whole family on the same page.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alexa_Wears_Many_Hats\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_27\">Alexa Wears Many Hats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alexa is essential in many ways and can make any household\u2019s life and daily tasks easier. Using Alexa should be stress-free, and you can ease into its many features and tools by having fun with everything the virtual assistant offers. 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