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How do I use the Alexa voice commands on my device?
How do I use the Alexa voice commands on my device?
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Written by Vicky van Niekerk
Updated over 9 months ago

Your Alexa voice control has been made easier by simply asking for the right command e.g 'Alexa go to BBC One'

Below is a list of commands that Alexa responds to:

To go to a channel:

  • Alexa, 'Go to BBC One',

  • Alexa, 'Tune to Channel 103'

To search for a programme, movie or show:

  • Alexa, 'Search EastEnders'

  • Alexa, 'Find programme called Frasier'

  • Alexa, 'Search for Peppa Pig'

To watch Live TV programme:

  • Alexa, 'Watch Homes Under the Hammer'

To play content from an available app in the Hubs:

  • Alexa, 'Play Grand Tour'

To launch an App:

  • Alexa, 'Launch Amazon Prime Video'

  • Alexa, 'Go to Netflix'

  • Alexa, 'Start BBC iPlayer'

To 'Pause' or 'Play':

  • Alexa, 'Pause'

  • Alexa, 'Play'

To access the 'TV Guide':

  • Alexa, 'Go to Guide'

To change the volume:

  • Alexa, 'Mute' or 'Unmute'

  • Alexa, 'Set volume to 40'

To navigate the box's UI:

  • Alexa, move left

  • Alexa, move right

  • Alexa, move down

  • Alexa, move up

  • Alexa, select

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