{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000160-7676-d9ac-a572-7e7f13b40002","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/10-cool-things-you-didnt-know-alexa-could-do","headline":"10 cool things you didn't know Alexa could do ","description":"You're probably already playing your favorite music on your Echo, but did you know that Alexa can help you fall asleep, keep your pantry stocked, or play a game with you?","datePublished":"2017-12-22T19:47:30.062Z","dateModified":"2017-12-22T19:47:30.062Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3af65d8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3211x1606+0+0/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F81%2F46%2F97c9bcd74d49887645a74b2dfe7c%2F20171222-echoshow-call.jpg","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# 10 cool things you didn't know Alexa could do \n\n*You're probably already playing your favorite music on your Echo, but did you know that Alexa can help you fall asleep, keep your pantry stocked, or play a game with you? *\n\nMillions of people are experiencing the magic of Alexa for the first time this holiday season.\n\n“Customers purchased millions of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices this weekend, and Alexa devices were the top sellers across all of Amazon,” said Dave Limp, senior vice president, Amazon Devices & Services, following the Thanksgiving shopping weekend.\n\nIf you're new to Alexa, or looking to learn a few more skills, this list of popular things people ask of Alexa is a great start. \n\n“Alexa, play Indie for the Holidays from Amazon Music.”\n“Alexa, play songs for baking holiday cookies from Amazon Music.”\n“Alexa, start Holiday Song Quiz.” \n\nAlexa can [play your favorite music](https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=17272372011) whenever you want to hear it.\n\n“Alexa, call Dad’s mobile.”\n\"Alexa, message mom.\" \n“Alexa, how do I make a call?\"\n\nAlexa helps you [stay connected.](https://www.amazon.com/b?node=16713667011)\n\n“Alexa, remind me to call Mom on Sunday at 2 p.m.”\n“Alexa, remind me to water the plants every Saturday at 9 a.m.” \n\nAsk for [proactive reminders](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_v4_sib?ie=UTF8&nodeId=202155670) about upcoming events or tasks and Alexa will notify you.\n\n“Alexa, find quick dinner recipes.”\n“Alexa, find me a cranberry scone recipe.”\n“Alexa, what should I serve at my holiday party?” \n\nLet Alexa [be your assistant chef](https://alexa.amazon.com/spa/index.html#help/node/202197330). \n\n“Alexa, order dog food.”\n“Alexa, reorder diapers.”\n“Alexa, reorder toilet paper.” \n\"Alexa, let's shop.\"\n\nAlexa [finds the best match](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_VANS_2a1_w?node=14552177011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=6ZZRPY3DDV5W86PS2JC4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0e12d452-364b-4887-98aa-9f9a8fa737d0&pf_rd_i=16924218011) from your Amazon.com order history, and gives recommendations on some of the most popular reorder items.\n\n“Alexa, play music everywhere.”\n“Alexa, how do I play music in multiple rooms?”\n\nIf you have more than one Echo device, you can [play music in multiple rooms](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202108910&ref_=pe_1840220_252397260_MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Fri_echo_crm_08_25_multiroom-audio) at the same time. \n\n“Alexa, add pay the mortgage to my to-do list.”\n“Alexa, add eggs to my shopping list.” \n\"Alexa, start a packing list.\"\n\nIf being more productive is going to be one of your New Year’s resolutions, let Alexa [help you stay on top of things](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_en_odsaug_d_1_6_w?_encoding=UTF8&node=16067224011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=G8YVZXBG80R237D4XAKK&pf_rd_r=G8YVZXBG80R237D4XAKK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=3bc2c508-e30b-4f2b-b0f6-1445d6fcebbe&pf_rd_p=3bc2c508-e30b-4f2b-b0f6-1445d6fcebbe&pf_rd_i=16067214011) in the New Year.\n\n“Alexa, who do the Eagles play next week?”\n“Alexa, what were the hockey scores last night?” \n“Alexa, help me vote for the NBA All-Star Game.” \n\nYou can ask Alexa for scores and find out when your [favorite team plays next](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_en_odsaug_d_1_4_w?_encoding=UTF8&node=16067222011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=G8YVZXBG80R237D4XAKK&pf_rd_r=G8YVZXBG80R237D4XAKK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=3bc2c508-e30b-4f2b-b0f6-1445d6fcebbe&pf_rd_p=3bc2c508-e30b-4f2b-b0f6-1445d6fcebbe&pf_rd_i=16067214011). \n\n“Alexa, wake me up to Pentatonix at 7 a.m.”\n\"Alexa, wake me up to 102.7 KIIS FM at 6:20 a.m.\"\n\nWith music alarms, you can now [wake up to your favorite song, artist, playlist, or radio station](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202175320&ref_=pe_1840220_264781520_MP_AUCC_MX_HV_Sub_Fri_echo_crm_12.08_music-alarms). \n\n“Alexa, let’s play a game.” \n“Alexa, teach me something.” \n“Alexa, help me sleep.” \n\"Alexa, spin the dreidel.\"\n\"Alexa, what's my commute look like?\"\n\nThere are [all kinds of skills](https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Skills-Guide/b/ref=sv_a2s_4?ie=UTF8&node=15144553011) you can explore with your new Alexa-enabled device.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}