How to talk to Alexa with just your iPhone or Android phone

iOS users

  • Ask your iPhone’s Siri assistant to open the Alexa app. (“Siri, open the Alexa app.”) You may need to unlock your phone using Face ID or Touch ID. With the Alexa app open, you can Alexa anything, set reminders, play music, etc. If your wake word is detected, a blue line will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Android users

  • Ask your phone’s assistant to open the Alexa app. (“Hey Google, open the Alexa app.”) You may need to unlock your phone using face recognition or a passcode. With the Alexa app open, you can Alexa anything, set reminders, play music, etc. If your wake word is detected, a blue line will appear at the bottom of the screen.