Alexa Instructions
About Alexa
- The Alexa virtual assistant is voice activated—speak to it by saying “Alexa” and then a command phrase
- To stop the current command, or cancel music playing, say “Alexa Stop”.
- To adjust the volume, either use the buttons on the Echo device or say, “Alexa set volume 4” (or any number between 1 and 10, where 1 is quietest).
Amazon Echo Devices
- Amazon Echo devices are found in the kitchen, living room, conservatory and garage.
Alexa on the Bathroom TV ("Whole House" only)
- Hold down the microphone button on the Amazon Firestick remote (black remote, next to the bath) and speak your command
- Press and hold the “Prime Video” button and speak the Alexa command you require
Alexa on the Cinema Room TV ("Whole House" only)
- Press and hold the “Prime Video” button and speak the Alexa command you require
Playing Music
- Access the full online Amazon Music library, which contains over 40 million songs.
- For example, try saying “Alexa play songs by Queen”, or “Alexa play Surfin’ USA”.
Things to try – say this…
- Alexa play Radio 4
- Alexa play Capital Radio
- Alexa what date is it?
- Alexa translate Cedar Lodge into Welsh
- Alexa how old is Tom Cruise?
- Alexa tell me about Colwyn Bay
- Alexa what is the weather today?
- Alexa set timer for 5 minutes
Smart Home Features at Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge has several smart devices that can be controlled via Alexa.
Lights
Controlled by the command “Alexa, switch {on/off} the {name of light}”
Name of light |
Description |
Balcony |
The lights on both the rear patio and the balcony |
Downstairs hall |
The light in the downstairs hall, outside bedroom #5 |
Fairy lights |
The fairy lights in the conservatory |
Festoon |
The festoon lights on the rear decking |
Floodlight |
The floodlight at the rear of the house |
Patio |
The lights on both the rear patio and the balcony |