What unusual things can Alexa do?

Read on for the most bizarre things your Amazon Echo can do. Saying "Alexa, ask The Listeners" will only freak you out.
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More off-the-wall things Alexa can do
  • "Alexa, rap."
  • "Alexa, beatbox."
  • "Alexa, sing."
  • "Alexa, laugh for me."
  • "Alexa, make fart noises."
  • "Alexa, make monkey sounds."
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What crazy things can you ask Alexa?

Funny Things to Ask Alexa
  • Alexa, are you happy?
  • Alexa, are you spying on me?
  • Alexa, do you see dead people?
  • Alexa, what's the first rule of Fight Club?
  • Alexa, drum roll please.
  • Alexa, do you like guys or girls?
  • Alexa, what do you want to be when you grow up?
  • Alexa, what's your quest?
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What cool things can Alexa do?

10 cool things you didn't know Alexa could do
  • Play an album, playlist or song by name. “Alexa, play Indie for the Holidays from Amazon Music.” ...
  • Call somebody. “Alexa, call Dad's mobile.” ...
  • Set reminders. ...
  • Find recipes. ...
  • Help with your shopping. ...
  • Play whole home audio. ...
  • Create and manage lists. ...
  • Keep up with sports.
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What is the Alexa secret code?

It's a legendary cheat code, which has been introduced to Alexa and Siri as an Easter egg. The 'Super Mode' doesn't actually do anything, but instead is a whimsical tribute to the iconic video game cheat. The code to say is: “Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start”, as revealed on TikTok.
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How do you get Alexa to evil laugh?

  1. ”Alexa, open Evil Laugh”
  2. ”Alexa, start Evil Laugh”
  3. ”Alexa, launch Evil Laugh”
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5 Things You Didn’t Know Alexa Can Do



How do you get Alexa to scream?

Say "Alexa, open Spooky Sounds" to begin. Spooky Scream will play a random scream after a set time of your choosing. Say "Alexa, ask Spooky Scream to start in five minutes." Turn up the volume and wait for your unknowing victim to fall right into your trap.
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How do you get Alexa to say rude?

To set a swearing routine for Alexa, open your Alexa app for iOS or Android and tap More > Routines. Next, tap the + and type the name for your new routine, such as "Alexa swearing." Next, tap When this happens and choose your trigger to start setting up your Alexa swearing routine.
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What should you not say Alexa?

Things You Should Not Ask Alexa
  1. 3 / 10. Juan Ci/Shutterstock. Don't Ask Alexa How Old She Is. Alexa's going to have her way with you if you ask her a personal question such as how old she is! ...
  2. 4 / 10. via amazon.com. Don't Ask Alexa What Various Animals Sound Like. ...
  3. 5 / 10. via amazon.com. Don't Ask Alexa if She Can Beatbox.
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What does Alexa say about the tooth fairy?

"Alexa, is the tooth fairy real?" You can also ask whether Santa is real, and she'll respond with: "I don't know him personally, but I've heard a lot of good things about Santa. If I ever meet him, I'll tell you."
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Can I rename Alexa?

You can't change Alexa's name on your Amazon speaker, but you can change your speaker's "wake word" to one of several other available terms. Amazon speakers are set to listen for the name "Alexa" as its default "wake word," though you can switch its "wake word" to "Amazon," "Echo," or "Computer."
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What is Super Alexa mode?

QUICK ANSWER. Super Alexa mode is activated with the famous Konami Code, also known as the Contra Code. It invokes a silly response that sometimes includes an obscure League of Legends reference. It's an Easter egg rather than a practical feature.
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How do you make Alexa say weird things?

Here are some noise commands to try:
  1. “Alexa, can you fart?” Yes, yes, she can.
  2. “Alexa, can you burp?” Alexa will give you a funny response.
  3. “Alexa, bark.” She'll bark, but if you tell her to bark a few more times, things get out of hand, and she starts rapping using dog noises — not recommended.
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Is Alexa always listening?

The short answer is yes, Alexa is always listening to you. Or rather the microphone on your Alexa smart speaker is always active (by default, at least) and is constantly monitoring voices in your home in order to hear its wake word.
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How do you make Alexa rap?

It also has a rap ready — just say, "Alexa, rap for me." But when you ask it to beatbox, you'll get, "Boots and cats, boots and cats.
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What celebrity voices does Alexa have?

Amazon Echo users can currently pick from three celebrity personalities: Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Melissa McCarthy. Each celebrity voice is accessible via a one-time fee of $4.99. These are the steps you need to take to enable celebrity voices on your Amazon Echo device.
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Does Amazon Alexa spy on you?

No, Alexa does not record all your conversations — just some of them. According to Amazon, Alexa records what you say only after the Echo or Alexa-enabled device detects your wake word. Then — or after you press your device's action button — Alexa starts recording your request, sending it up to Amazon's cloud.
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At what age should a child stop believing in the tooth fairy?

The research tells us that most kids figure out the truth by age 7 or 8. The kids generally have a positive reaction to learning these characters aren't real.
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What is the real tooth fairy's number?

Parents and guardians can call the Tooth Fairy Hotline toll-free at 1-833-FAIRY-WA for their children, and select from the four messages.
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Does Alexa work for the FBI?

And indeed, by the time your friendly local Consumerist got home to have a go at the FireTV, Alexa did indeed return, “No, I work for Amazon” as the response to questions about being connected to the CIA, FBI, and NSA. If you ask it about being connected to the Illuminati, though, Alexa still can't answer.
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How do you scare someone with Alexa?

If you want to hear something a bit scarier, you can try the Scare Me skill. Just say, "Alexa, ask Scare Me to tell me a scary story." It'll read you a short, two-sentence scary story. Kids can also use the Scooby Doo! Mystery Inc.
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Can Alexa make lights blink?

Click the dropdown menu and choose which lights you'd like to blink when your timer goes off. You can also choose to have all your connected lights blink, if you tend to wander between rooms when you use your timers.
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What does it mean when Alexa beeps randomly?

Someone else in your house may have enabled this mode, causing you to think your Echo is beeping for no reason. So it's worth checking this setting. Secondly, Whisper Mode is really useful at night. You can whisper something like “Alexa, what is the time?” and it'll whisper the time back.
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What is ghost mode on Alexa?

By enabling, this skill can be accessed on all your available Alexa devices. Ghost Detector uses highly advanced technology to detect spirits and beings from the beyond! Collect Ghost Bux by detecting and capturing ghosts. However, you can only capture one per day.
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How do you use ghost bucks on Alexa?

Just say "Alexa, launch Ghost Detector."

And the in-game currency, Ghost Bux, will eventually be able to unlock gadgets, missions, and more. While the skill is a work in progress, Alexa's voice makes it a fun way to entertain.
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