Your voice-controlled virtual assistant can share the weather forecast or play a song request. But did you know that the brain inside your smart device can tell you jokes, share trivia, or play a game with your kids too?
At Asurion, we help you get the most out of your tech—whether you want to update your apps or fix Face ID®. Here are 15 fun things to ask or say to your virtual assistant on your smart speaker (like the Amazon Echo™ or Google Nest Hub™), smartphone, or other smart device.
Things to ask or say to Alexa
Alexa™ the virtual assistant technology that comes with Amazon™ smart speakers like Echo and Echo Dot®. Say “Alexa" to wake it up and try one of these conversation starters:
- “Alexa, my name is Inigo Montoya!" Check out the response to this iconic line from the cult classic, The Princess Bride.
- “Alexa, rap for me." If you're in the mood for some rhymes, Alexa will deliver.
- “Alexa, that's no moon." Say this to begin re-enacting a famous Star Wars scene with Alexa.
- “Alexa, give me a random fact." Alexa has a wealth of knowledge to share with you—just ask.
- “Alexa, tell me a 'Yo Mama' joke." Alexa will make you smile with one of many mom-inspired funnies.
Things to ask or say to Siri
Siri® is voice recognition software included with most Apple® products, like the iPhone®, MacBook®, and Apple Watch®. To see what it can do, say, “Hey Siri," and ask one of these questions:
- “Hey Siri, do aliens exist?" Ask, and Siri will tell you whether it thinks we're alone in the universe.
- “Hey Siri, can you tell me a story?" Siri will surprise you with its updated twists to classic tales, like Hansel and Gretel.
- “Hey Siri, can you sing me a song?" Siri may tell you no, or possibly launch into a serenade.
- “Hey Siri, what should I be for Halloween?" Check out Siri's creative ideas that will make you a trick-or-treating hero.
- “Hey Siri, read me a haiku." Who knew Siri was a poet? Ask Siri to share a few words with you.
Things to ask or say to Google Assistant
Google Assistant™ is virtual assistant technology included with Google devices, like Pixel™ smartphones and Google Home® speakers. Wake it up by saying, “OK Google" or “Hey Google," and start the two-way dialog.
- “OK Google, up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right." This key combination, known as the KONAMI® code, is often used to get a little extra help in video games. See what happens when you give your Google Assistant this command.
- “Hey Google, who was your first crush?" Here's your chance to learn more about your device's romantic side.
- “Hey Google, what did you do last night?" The answer to this question changes daily.
- “OK Google, self-destruct!" Your device will start a countdown, then surprise you with a twist.
- “Hey Google, do you want to build a snowman?"Ask your Google Assistant this question, and find out its true feelings about the cold.
