Alexa Skills

Skills are like apps for Alexa. They help you access the information, entertainment or experience you want with a simple voice request. Choose your preferred skills — from footy and travel updates to games and relaxation — to build a bespoke experience. Why not give the skills below a go?

"Alexa, open ABC Kids."*
*requires parental consent

“Alexa, play Nova.”

”Alexa, open Rain Storm."

"Alexa, play Smooth FM."

“Alexa, open ABC Emergency."

"Alexa, open Disney Hits Challenge."

“Alexa, show me how to make a cocktail without alcohol.”

“Alexa, play Story Sauce."

You can also try saying...

"Alexa, help me sleep."
"Alexa, let's play a game."
"Alexa, open ABC iView." (screen devices only)
"Alexa, play triple j."
"Alexa, help me relax."
"Alexa, let's work out."

Alexa skills can help with...

Household organisation

Alexa is something of a hit around the house. Create domestic bliss with skills covering everything cooking inspiration to knowing your bank balance.

Try saying:
“Alexa, open Wine Match."
"Alexa, show me how to make a cocktail without alcohol."

Fun at home

Alexa has an array of family-friendly games, stories and experiences. Please note: Before kids can access these skills, parental consent is required. Learn more about parental consent and Amazon Kids on Alexa.

Try saying:
"Alexa, open Meow Meow."
"Alexa, talk to Pikachu."
"Alexa, bark like a dog."
"Alexa, open Animal Noises."
"Alexa, open Bedtime Explorers."
"Alexa, start Spongebob Challenge."
"Alexa, open Animal Workout."
"Alexa, open Red Riding Hood."
"Alexa, play Story Sauce."

Live sport, scores and recaps

Don‘t miss a minute of the action with live sports, scores, and punditry on Alexa. Wherever there’s sport, there’s Alexa, bringing you big name commentary from the race track to the cricket field.

And footy fans, Alexa has got a treat for you: listen live to NRL and AFL games, get the latest news and results.

Try saying:

"Alexa, launch NRL."
"Alexa, launch AFL."
"Alexa, launch NBL."

Sleep and relaxation

Alexa has skills to help you take some time out and switch off. Get some Zs with the Sweet Dreams skill, say “om” with a meditation skill or drift away with the relaxing sleep sounds.

Try saying:

"Alexa, open Night Night."
"Alexa, open Ocean Sounds."
"Alexa, open Japanese Garden Sounds."
"Alexa, help me relax."

Education and learning

Building your brain doesn’t have to be a bore - Alexa has skills that will get your brain in gear.

Try saying:
"Alexa, open Times Tables Streak."
“Alexa, start Scale Helper."
“Alexa, open TED Talks."
“Alexa, open First Five Forever."
"Alexa, what's the Word of the Day?"
"Alexa, open School Bell."

Games and trivia

Test your knowledge or take on a challenge.

Try saying:
"Alexa, read my mind."
"Alexa, open Pirate Island."
"Alexa, open Trading Tycoon."
"Alexa, open Awesome 80s."
"Alexa, open Trivia Battle."
"Alexa, open Voice of the Day."
"Alexa, open Smarty Pants Trivia."
"Alexa, open Song Quiz."
"Alexa, open the Official Harry Potter Quiz."

Skill Blueprints

Take tailoring your Alexa experience to the next level with Skill Blueprints. With Blueprints you can create your own personal skill, giving you the chance to write questions and answers for Alexa. Why not have a go at writing (bad) Dad jokes, penning your Mum a voice message or slamming your footy team with sledges. Visit blueprints.amazon.com.au to get started.