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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 10 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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