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Caroline Preece

How to create voice commands for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri

Voice commands - A Google Home smart speaker on a desk.

There's no double that voice-controlled assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google, and Siri have become an indispensable part of today's connected world. With these smart devices, we can all do things we wouldn't have been able to dream about ten years ago — like adjusting our lights or ordering takeout using just our voice.

But you're not limited by the commands the tech companies came up with, as you can create brand new commands for your assistant whenever you want. Using custom commands, you can teach your assistant new tricks that make your life easier (or more fun). Imagine coming home and, with one phrase, the lights come on, a playlist starts, and your coffee starts brewing.

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