Alexa Voice Commands: The Basics

Using voice commands with Alexa is fairly straightforward.

To set a general reminder, say, “Alexa, create a new reminder.” It asks what the reminder is for and when you want to be reminded.Save time by giving Alexa all the details at once. For example, say, “Alexa, remind me to call Mom tomorrow at noon,” or, “Alexa, set a reminder to turn off the sprinklers in 15 minutes.” It repeats your message to confirm it has set the reminder.Set recurring reminders using straightforward voice commands, such as, “Alexa, please remind me to take out the trash every Monday at 7 p.m.”

How to Set a Reminder Using the Alexa App

If you prefer to use the Alexa app to set reminders, here’s how:

How to Update an Existing Alexa Reminder

It’s easy to make changes to reminders using the Alexa app. Here’s how:

How to Cancel Reminders With Alexa and a Device

Cancel a Reminder With the Alexa App

You can also cancel a reminder using the Alexa app.