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The programmers at Amazon included dozens of secret Alexa commands for theAmazon Echoand other smart devices.

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Alexa has you covered.
You get power-ups galore!"
You’ve scored a full set of power-ups!"

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Alexa’s programmers are obviously sci-fi fans considering the number of Star Wars-themed commands they included.
For example, try asking her who shot first, or ask which Star Wars movie is her favorite.
you’re free to even request a Star Wars joke.

Alexa is also multilingual (multi-planet-lingual?
): She can speak Klingon, too.
Tired of Saying Alexa?

They are “Amazon,” “Computer,” “Echo,” and “Ziggy.”
Say, “Tell me an interesting/random fact,” and you’ll get a bite of knowledge.
If your info needs are more specific, it’s possible for you to ask particular questions.

Need some units converted while cooking?
Don’t know the definition of the word “loquacious”?
Want to know the height of Mt.

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Just ask Alexa and fill your brain with party-trick kinds of facts.
Once you do, you’ll find out what the computer chose and whether or not you won.
Activate Self-Destruct Mode
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Need to self-destruct with a little help from Alexa?

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Now wait for her sassy response!
Have Alexa Play a Prank
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In the mood for some silliness?
Alexa knows how to play pranks!

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Tell her “Alexa, prank me” and see what happens.
You cancreate Alexa Routinesto run multiple tasks with a custom command.
Also, confirm your smartphone and Alexa gear are on the same Wi-Fi data pipe.

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If you still have problems,reset Alexa on your equipment.

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