Smart Commands for Alexa
700+ verified Alexa commands, step-by-step Echo setup, light ring colors and troubleshooting, ready-made routines, and an iPhone that says the command to your Echo for you.
Alexa commands
700+ verified Alexa commands, sorted by what you want to do
Stop guessing what Alexa understands. Every command comes from Amazon's official help pages and is written the way people really talk to their Echo.
- 36 categories: music, radio, podcasts, smart home lights and plugs, thermostats, security cameras, alarms and timers, reminders, shopping lists, calls, Drop In, Fire TV, Echo Show, kids, games, cooking and more
- Commands for the new Alexa+ are clearly marked, so you know what works on your device
- Follow-up commands show what to say after Alexa answers
- Search every command in seconds and save your favorites
How it helps: you get more out of the Echo you already own, from the first day.
Say it to your Echo
Your iPhone says the command for you
Tap the speaker next to any command and your iPhone says it out loud, with a short pause after "Alexa" so your Echo wakes up and listens. The app warns you when the sound goes to headphones or the volume is too low.
- Learn the exact words and pronunciation in 7 languages
- A real help for people with speech difficulties, children and anyone who isn't understood the first time
- Type a sentence instead of speaking, or save your own commands ("Alexa, turn on the living room lamp") in My Commands
- Ask Siri: "Talk to Alexa with Commands", and your iPhone passes the message on
Echo setup
Set up every Echo, step by step
Clear guides that follow the menus of the Amazon Alexa app, with drawings of the screen to tap and notes for each model.
- Echo Dot, Echo Pop, Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Hub, Fire TV and Alexa on iPhone
- "Try saying" examples at the end of each guide, read aloud in one tap
- 21 how-to guides (Premium): Alexa+, music services, multi-room music, Bluetooth, smart home and Matter devices, Ring cameras, skills, calls, Voice ID, Amazon Kids, privacy and more
How it helps: a new Echo working in minutes, without searching through help pages.
Troubleshooting
What your Echo's light means, and how to fix it
Orange, red, yellow, green, purple, spinning or pulsing: find the color of your Echo's light ring to see what it means and what to do. All 12 states listed by Amazon, animated like the real device.
- Alexa doesn't respond
- Echo is offline or keeps losing Wi-Fi
- Alexa doesn't understand you
- No sound, or the music stops
- Bluetooth problems
- How to restart or reset each Echo, with the exact buttons to hold
How it helps: most Echo problems fixed at home, for free, in a few minutes.
Routines
Ready-made Alexa routines
One phrase, several actions. Pick a routine, see exactly what it does and create it in the Alexa app step by step.
- Good Morning: lights, weather, traffic and news in one go
- Good Night, Leaving Home, I'm Home, Movie Time, Focus Time, Kids' Bedtime and Wake Up Gently
- Tips for smart lights, plugs and thermostats
How it helps: your smart home works for you, not the other way around.
Voice translation
Speak your language, get the Alexa command
Speak or type in one of 19 languages and get the phrase to say to Alexa in your Alexa's language, plus verified commands that do the same thing. Translation runs on Apple's on-device engine on iOS 18 or later.
How it helps: families who speak several languages, newcomers to a country, and grandparents can all use the same Echo.
Every day
A new Alexa command every day
Widget
The command of the day on your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
Daily notification
A new verified command at the time you choose. Tap it to see it in the app.
Siri
"Command of the day in Commands" or "Talk to Alexa with Commands".
Dark mode
A clean design that follows your iPhone, in light and dark mode.
Languages
In your language, the way people really talk to Alexa
Commands, guides and the whole app are written for each language and country, not translated word for word. Choose your Alexa language in the app, whatever the language of your iPhone.
- English
- Français
- Español (España)
- Español (México)
- Deutsch
- العربية
- 日本語
Free and Premium
Most of the app is free
Free
No account needed
- All 700+ commands, search and favorites
- Say it to your Echo
- The 9 Echo setup guides
- Troubleshooting and light ring colors
- Ready-made routines
- Command of the day, widget and Siri
Premium
Monthly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Price shown in the App Store for your country.
- No ads
- The 21 how-to guides
- Voice translation
- My Commands
FAQ
Questions about Smart Commands for Alexa
Is Smart Commands for Alexa an official Amazon app?
No. It is an independent guide published by Nice Express, not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Amazon. It does not connect to your Amazon account or control your devices: it shows you what to say, guides you in the Amazon Alexa app, and can say a command out loud for your Echo.
What does it mean when my Echo light is orange, red, yellow or green?
Orange means setup mode or connecting to the internet, solid red means the microphone is off, pulsing yellow means a notification or message is waiting, pulsing green is an incoming call and spinning green an active call or Drop In. The app explains all 12 light states listed by Amazon, with what to do for each.
Can my iPhone talk to my Echo for me?
Yes. Tap the speaker next to a command and your iPhone says it out loud, with a short pause after "Alexa" so your Echo wakes up. You can also type a sentence, save your own commands, or ask Siri: "Talk to Alexa with Commands".
Which Echo devices are covered?
Echo Dot, Echo Pop, Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Hub, Fire TV and Alexa on iPhone, with step-by-step guides that follow the menus of the Alexa app. The commands work with the original Alexa, and commands for Alexa+ are clearly marked.
Is the app free?
Yes. All commands, the Echo setup guides, troubleshooting, light ring colors and ready-made routines are free. Premium removes ads and adds the how-to guides, voice translation and My Commands, as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.
How do I cancel my subscription?
On your iPhone, open Settings › your name › Subscriptions, choose the app and tap Cancel Subscription. You can also tap Manage Subscription in the app's Settings.
I changed iPhone. How do I get Premium back?
Open the app's Settings and tap Restore Purchases, signed in with the same Apple Account you used to buy.
Talk to Alexa like a pro
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