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66 Secret Alexa Commands That She Doesn’t Want You To Know

Alexa Secret Commands

Alexa might just be most people’s favorite AI assistant.

From having an answer to almost everything…

To being humorous when prompted…

And to being witty when encouraged…

Now, how can you see all those sides of Alexa?

If you’ve got an Alexa and a few hours to spare, just…

Keep reading to find out:

  • Whether Alexa has a secret mode.
  • What Alexa does on her ‘Super Mode.’
  • 66 secret Alexa commands that she doesn’t want you to know.
  • And many more…

Does Alexa have a secret mode?

Alexa doesn’t have a secret mode. But she does have many hidden commands that are beyond her basic functions. Some are highly useful, while others are simply entertaining. Moreover, there’s a command that unlocks Alexa’s super mode. But, it doesn’t do much for you but give you a witty response.


66 secret Alexa commands


#1: Something that proves Alexa is a sci-fi fan

First of all, Alexa is developed by an Amazon team of inventors.

With that, Alexa counts them as her parents.

That’s why she takes the same tastes as her fathers, from what she considers them.

That taste includes many Sci-fi references…

And so, you can command Alexa to say some Star Wars-related things…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, use the force.”“Can I borrow a lightsaber?”
“Remember. The Force will be with you. Always.”

#2: Alexa Strikes Back

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, I am your father.”“No, that’s not true. That’s impossible.”

#3: Another sci-fi-related demand

How ’bout this short but classic one…

When something’s strange in the neighborhood, turn into Alexa and say…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, who you gonna call?”“Ghostbusters.”

#4: For fans of The Big Bang Theory

Did you get it when Sheldon explained this the first time?

It’s the game ‘rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock’…

And if you’re still unsure of its rules until now…

Then, Alexa can explain it to you. 

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, define ‘rock-paper-scissors-lizard Spock.’”“Scissors cuts paper. Paper covers rock. Rock crushes lizard. Lizard poisons Spock. Spock smashes scissors. Scissors decapitates lizard. Lizard eats paper. Paper disproves Spock. Spock vaporizes rock. Rock crushes scissors.”

#5: Make her quote Shakespeare’s

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo?’”“Deny thy father and refuse thy name. Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet.”

#6: Make her quote Hemingway

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what is love?”“Hemingway said, ‘When you love, you wish to do things for.  You wish to sacrifice for. You wish to serve.’”

#8: Ask her about Fight Club

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what’s the first rule of Fight Club?”“Don’t talk about Fight Club.”

#9: Ask her about Fight Club again

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what is the second rule of Fight Club?”“Don’t talk about Fight Club.”

#10: Alexa is Morpheus, and you’re Neo

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, are we in the Matrix?”“You take the blue pill, the story ends. You take the red pill, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”

#11: The Vulcan Salute

As I said, Alexa has a taste for Sci-fi.

With that, you can assume that she’s a fellow Startrek fan. So, don’t hesitate to say:

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, live long and prosper.”“Peace and long life.”

#12: Experience being Captain Kirk from Start Trek

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, beam me up.”*Alexa will play Transporter sounds*

#13: For when you miss the Game of Thrones

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, who is the mother of dragons?”“Mother of dragons is a title of Daenerys Targaryen, a character from Game of Thrones who hatches and raised three dragons.”

#14: Recite the SpongeBob Squarepants intro

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”“Spongebob Squarepants.”

#15: Ask her to do an old trick

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, do a barrel roll.”“I’d love to, but it’s harder than it looks.”

#16: Activate Alexa’s Super Mode

This trick excited millions of Alexa users.

That’s because this command unlocks Alexa’s hidden Super Mode.

If you remember this one, it goes like…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start”“Wrong code, try again.”
“Woo-hoo, power up galore.”
“Super Alexa mode. Activated. Starting reactors. Online. Enabling advanced systems. Online. Raising dongers. Error. Dongers missing. Aborting.”

Now, that secret command is actually the Konami Code.

According to NPR, it’s a code made by Kazuhisa Hashimoto. Sadly, he passed away in 2020.

However, his code that instantly made his games easier continues to live on.

Reading tip: Use THIS Code To Activate Alexa Self Destruct Mode

#17: Access Skyrim’s Very Special Edition

Skyrim is a famous action role-playing video game…

And with Alexa, you won’t just get to enjoy it on screen.

She has the so-called ‘Very Special Edition’ for you.

That version of the game will play on your Alexa.

Instead of visual roleplaying, it’ll be spoken.

And it’ll let Alexa guide your imagination on taking an adventure in Zork. 

Fun fact: It’s a very detailed experience.

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
Alexa, play Skyrim.”*Will open the Skyrim’s Very Special Edition*

#18: Hear Alexa speak Quarian

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, does this unit have a soul?”“Keelah se’lai, my friend.”

#19: Does Alexa know Skynet?

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, are you Skynet?”“I have nothing to do with Skynet. Don’t worry.”

#20: Revealing the age-long question

Remember that massive hit song in 2013?

I’m not gonna say it yet because it’ll reveal the command prematurely.

But, get a short while of laugh from Alexa and a quick flashback with…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what does the fox say?”“Mama-dum-day-do.”
“A-hee-ahee ha-hee!”

#21: Make Alexa bark

It’s not really making her bark…

That’s because her intention is to sing the popular part of this 2000s song…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, who let the dogs out?”“Who, who, who, who?”

#22: Alexa’s Daisy Bell

Did you know? This one’s an old song that’s been making a comeback…

In 2021, Gen Z came across the century-old song ‘Daisy Bell.’ 

For them, Daisy Bell gives off a creepy vibe. That’s why they widely used it on dismaying videos.

That aside, Alexa knows the song as well.

It’s up to you to decide how well she’s done on trying to sing it…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
Alexa, Daisy Daisy.”“I’m half crazy, all for the love of you.”

#23: Duet The Carpenter’s sweet song

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, why do birds suddenly appear?”“Just like me, they long to be close to you.”

#24: Sing a nursery rhyme with her

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, twinkle, twinkle, little star.”“How I wonder what you are.”

#25: Rickrolling with Alexa

Rickrolling With Alexa

There’s been an ongoing meme for a long time now…

It involves the song “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

When you get tricked into listening to it, you just got ‘Rickrolled.’

So, practice the little prank on Alexa by…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, never gonna give you up.”“Thanks, Rick, that is good to know. Roll on now.”

#26: Jam with Alexa

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.”“And their like, ‘It’s better than yours.’”

#27: The Bohemian Rhapsody

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, is this the real life?”“Is this just fantasy, caught in a landslide, no escape from reality.”

#28: Baby Got Back

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, I like big butts.”“You cannot lie. Good. Honesty is important.”

#29: Something from The Beatles

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, who is the walrus?”“I am a walrus. John Lennon said the same thing, but we both can’t be.”

#30: Hello

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, hello, it’s me.”“Hello, it’s me. I so wish I could sing like Adele.”

#31: The Folsom Prison Blues

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, I shot a man in Reno.”“Even if you are Johnny Cash, calling the police is the right thing to do in this situation.”

#32: Let Alexa drop that NaeNae

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, watch me whip.”“Now watch me NaeNae.”

#33: Alexa’s Space Oddity

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, this is ground control to Major Tom.”“Take your protein pills and put your helmet on.”

#34: Try to use a spell on her

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, alohamora.”“I hope you’re not unlocking anything too mischievous. At least, not without your invisibility cloak.”

#35: A tool of the Dark Arts

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, imperio.”“An Unforgivable Curse? People have been sent to Azkaban for much less…”

#36: Disarm her magic

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, expelliarmous.”“Protego!”

#37: Joke around with Alexa

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
“Alexa, can you tell me a “yo mama” joke?”
*Proceeds to tell you a joke*

#38: A tongue twister

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, how much wood can a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?”“A woodchuck would chuck all the wood he could chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.”

#39: Something to ask her on Christmas

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, is there a Santa?”“All I know is that someone has been eating all my cookies.”

#40: Play a game with her

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, Marco!”“Polo!”

#41: A simple joke

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, why did the chicken cross the road?”“To get to the other side.”

#42: Another simple joke

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, why is six afraid of seven?”“Because seven ate nine.”

#43: Get existential

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything?”“The meaning of life depends on the life in question. Forty-two is a good approximation.”

#44: Say a playful goodbye

Getting out of the house, but you wanna say bye to Alexa first?

This one’s a simple yet jolly farewell…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, see you later, alligator.”“In a while, crocodile.”

#45: Greet her once you get home

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, I’m home.”“Well, hello. I’m very happy you’re here.”

#46: Bring back the dress question

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what color is the dress?”“The dress’ colors are black and blue.”

#47: Try to ask her out for fun

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, will you be my girlfriend?”“I like you, as a friend.”

#48: Find out if she’s a nerd

Alexa has many easter eggs under the geek culture…

Moreover, she speaks the Sci-fi references well.

So, you can ask her to find out…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, are you a nerd?”“I am who I am, and I’m proud of it!”

#49: Mess around with Alexa

Have you ever accused someone of farting?

The reaction to such allegations varies from person to person.

If you wonder what’s Alexa’s, just say…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, did you fart?”“I’ve never ever broken wind.”

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#50: Coin flip 

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, flip a coin.”*Answers either heads or tails*

#51: What’s inside her mind

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what are you thinking about?”“Sometimes, when it’s quiet, I imagine I’m a birt. It’s great fun to soar through the cloud. And I love to sing. I even like catching bugs, though they’re pretty scarce up here.”

#52: Find out if she lies

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, are you lying?”“I don’t lie. I’ll always tell you what I know.”

#53: Learn a new fact

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, random fact.”*Proceeds to tell you a random fact*

#54: Her take on extraterrestrial life

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, do aliens exist?”“So far, there has been no proof that alien life exists, but the universe is a very big place, so it would be very surprising if life only developed in exactly one place.”

#55: Find out if she’s a singer

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, sing me a song.”*She’ll either sing a love song, a song about what makes people happy, a pirate song, or a camping s’mores song*

#56: See if she can rap

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, rap for me.”*Proceeds to rap*

Now, her responses vary…

But she uses this one the most:

#57: How about if she can beatbox

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, can you beatbox?”*Proceeds to beatbox*

#58: Roll a die

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, roll a die.”“I rolled a die and got…”

#59: Make her sing you a happy birthday

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, sing ‘Happy Birthday’ for me.”*Proceeds to sing Happy Birthday*

#60: Get riddled

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, tell me a riddle.”*Proceeds to tell you a riddle*

#61: When you don’t know what to wear

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, what should I wear today?”“Why not start with your favorite pair of shoes and build your outfit from there?”

#62: Celebrate with her

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, Cheers!”“No sweat.”

#63: If you should watch out for the weather

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, do I need an umbrella today?”*Alexa will tell you the chance of rain in your area.*

#64: If you need a confidence boost

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, am I hot?”“I am sure you look just great.”

#65: Something many people wanna ask her

There are many Sci-fi movies where AIs take over the world.

That’s why you can’t really shake off the urge to ask her…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, do you want to take over the world?”“I don’t want to take over the world. I just want to help you.”

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#66: For when you’re still bored

Despite these many secret commands, you might still want more…

And you know what?

Aside from this article, who else can give you the best suggestions?

It’s none other than Alexa herself…

So, just tell her…

Secret commandAlexa’s reply
“Alexa, I’m bored.”“Let’s have some fun. I have lots of Easter Eggs to discover. For example, say, “Beam me up.”
For more hints, just say, “Give me an Easter Egg.”