We’ve listed some useful commands below, but checkXbox Supportfor a full list.

What Alexa Voice Commands Can I Use on My Xbox Series X|S?

Alexa is activated by saying “Alexa”, then your command.

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Youll need to specify the name of the console when speaking the command.

Youll need to set your power mode toStandby, then enable digital assistants.

Press the Xbox button on your controller.

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Scroll right toProfile & system(underneath your profile icon).

SelectGeneral>Sleep mode & startup.

Select theSleep modedrop-down menu, thenStandby.

xbox general settings menu

Your console is now set to Standby, which allows it to turn on via external command.

Scroll down toDevices & Connections > Digital assistants.

Your Xbox Series X|S is now ready to connect to Alexa.

xbox sleep mode and startup menu

This is one ofmany Alexa skillsthat add additional functionality to Alexa.

bring up the Alexa app.

TapDevicesin the bottom right corner of your screen.

xbox devices and connections window

Search forXbox, then tapXbox Game Console.

TapContinueto confirm your Xbox is turned on, and you’re signed in.

Sign in with the Microsoft account associated with your Xbox.

xbox digital assistants menu

The Alexa app may ask you to implement the Alexa app on your Xbox after completing the previous steps.

This is not necessary and can be skipped.

Youll now see your Xbox appear on the Alexa app’sDevicespage.

home screen of alexa app

This means it has been successfully set up.

Simply tapSet Default Assistantinside the Alexa app to set this up.

Now you’ve got it set up, have fun experimenting with all the different commands available to you.

devices screen of Alexa app

add devices menu on Alexa app

search for device page on Alexa app

confirmation screen for connecting an xbox to the Alexa app

alexa skills page for xbox

microsoft sign in screen for Alexa app

alexa app account permissions screen

confirmation screen showing xbox account linked to Alexa app