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How to Set a Timer by Voice on Amazon Alexa (Echo)

Follow these simple steps to set a timer by voice on your Amazon Alexa (Echo). Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Say "Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes."

  2. 2

    Alexa confirms by repeating the time.

  3. 3

    When the timer goes off, say "Alexa, stop" to silence it.

  4. 4

    To check remaining time, say "Alexa, how much time is left?"

  5. 5

    You can set multiple timers: "Alexa, set a pasta timer for 12 minutes."

Helpful Tip

Named timers are very helpful when cooking. Say "Alexa, set an egg timer for 7 minutes" and "Alexa, set a cake timer for 30 minutes" to keep track of different items.

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