15 Powerful Alexa+ Commands You Should Be Using in 2026

Amazon's Alexa+ has transformed from a simple voice assistant into a true AI-powered personal assistant. With the January 2026 CES announcements—including Alexa.com web access, Samsung TV integration, BMW car support, and health integrations—there's never been a better time to master what Alexa+ can do.

Here are 15 powerful Alexa+ commands that showcase what's now possible.

What's New with Alexa+ in 2026

Before diving into the commands, here's what Amazon announced at CES 2026:

• Alexa.com: A full web interface for Alexa+ on your browser
• Samsung TV Integration: Alexa+ built directly into Samsung smart TVs
• BMW Partnership: Natural conversations with your car via Alexa Custom Assistant
• Bosch Coffee Integration: Talk to your espresso machine like a barista
• Health & Wellness: Oura ring and Withings integration for proactive health coaching
• 600 million+ devices: The Alexa ecosystem continues to grow

The stats are impressive: Alexa+ users have twice the conversations, three times the purchases, and five times the recipe requests compared to the previous Alexa.

Meal Planning & Kitchen Commands

1. "Alexa, create a week of healthy dinners"

Alexa+ now handles end-to-end meal planning with your preferences in mind.

What it does:

• Generates a full week of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
• Respects your dietary preferences (high protein, low sugar, etc.)
• Makes lunches packable for school or work
• Can add all ingredients to your Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods cart

Follow-up commands:

• "Make Tuesday's dinner vegetarian instead"
• "Add everything I need to my shopping cart"
• "Swap out the salmon for chicken this week"

Pro tip: Tell Alexa your dietary restrictions once, and it remembers for all future meal planning.

2. "Alexa, I found a recipe I like" + Drop Link

Drop a recipe link into Alexa.com (the web interface) and Alexa handles the rest.

What it does:

• Extracts the recipe from any website
• Customizes it to your family's dietary restrictions
• Adds it to your personal recipe library
• Converts ingredients to a shopping list
• Walks you through cooking step-by-step on Echo Show

Example workflow:

1. Find recipe on Instagram or food blog
2. Paste link into Alexa.com
3. Say "Customize this for dairy-free"
4. Say "Add ingredients to my shopping list"
5. Later: "Alexa, start the pasta recipe" (guides you on Echo Show)

3. "Alexa, it's showtime for Bosch coffee"

With the new Bosch integration, your morning coffee routine gets a voice upgrade.

What it does:

• Natural conversation with your Bosch 800 Series espresso machine
• Customize drinks like talking to a barista
• Remember your preferences

Example conversations:

• "Alexa, make my usual morning latte"
• "Alexa, I want something stronger today, extra shot"
• "Alexa, make a cortado, extra hot"

Smart Home Commands

4. "Alexa, it feels too cold"

No more remembering exact temperature commands. Alexa+ understands context.

What it does:

• Interprets natural language about comfort
• Adjusts thermostat appropriately
• Learns your preferences over time

Natural alternatives:

• "Alexa, warm it up in here" → Raises temperature
• "Alexa, I'm sweating" → Lowers temperature
• "Alexa, make it cozy for movie night" → Dims lights, adjusts temp

5. "Alexa, I'm leaving for work"

Create routines that Alexa executes with context awareness.

What it does:

• Locks doors
• Adjusts thermostat to away mode
• Arms security system
• Turns off unnecessary lights
• Starts robot vacuum
• Gives you traffic and weather update

Setup tip: Configure your "leaving" routine in the Alexa app, then trigger it naturally.

6. "Alexa, show me who's at the door" (on Samsung TV)

With Samsung TV integration, your living room becomes a command center.

What it does:

• Shows Ring doorbell feed on your Samsung TV
• Works on 2021-2025 Samsung TV models with Alexa built-in
• Seamless switch from watching to home monitoring

Related commands:

• "Alexa, show the backyard camera"
• "Alexa, unlock the front door for my friend"
• "Alexa, turn on the porch light"

Life Admin & Organization

7. "Alexa, remember when the dog was vaccinated"

Alexa+ now processes documents and remembers key information.

What it does:

• Upload documents, emails, and images to Alexa.com
• Alexa extracts and remembers key details
• Recalls specific information on demand

Example uses:

• Upload vet records → "When is the dog due for shots?"
• Upload lease → "When does my lease expire?"
• Upload warranty docs → "Is my dishwasher still under warranty?"

8. "Alexa, what's on my calendar this week?"

Calendar management with context and intelligence.

What it does:

• Reads upcoming appointments
• Shows schedule on Echo Show
• Integrates with the web and mobile interfaces
• Adds appointments from conversations or documents

Follow-ups:

• "Move my dentist appointment to Thursday"
• "Add the kids' soccer game on Saturday at 10"
• "What time is my first meeting tomorrow?"

9. "Alexa, help me with my to-do list"

Task management that syncs across devices.

What it does:

• Creates and manages to-do lists
• Adds items from natural conversation
• Syncs with Alexa.com for visual management
• Reminds you at relevant times or locations

Examples:

• "Add 'call insurance company' to my to-do list"
• "What do I have left on my grocery list?"
• "Remind me to pick up the dry cleaning when I leave work"

Entertainment Commands

10. "Alexa, it's binge-watch time. What's new?"

Content discovery on Samsung TVs with Alexa+ built-in.

What it does:

• Finds new releases across streaming services
• Gives personalized recommendations
• Reduces endless scrolling

Follow-ups:

• "Show me comedy movies from this year"
• "Find something the whole family can watch"
• "What's similar to The Bear?"

11. "Alexa, plan a movie marathon for Halloween"

Themed entertainment planning.

What it does:

• Curates themed movie lists
• Suggests viewing order
• Can start playback on Fire TV

Variations:

• "Plan a Star Wars marathon"
• "What should we watch for date night?"
• "Find hidden gems I haven't seen"

12. "Alexa, continue this on the TV" (from Alexa.com)

Seamless handoff between web and TV.

What it does:

• Start browsing movies on Alexa.com
• Hand off to Fire TV for viewing
• Maintains context across devices

Health & Wellness Commands

13. "Alexa, how did I sleep last night?"

With Oura ring integration (coming 2026), get proactive health insights.

What it does:

• Reads your sleep data from Oura
• Provides recovery score
• Suggests ways to achieve wellness goals
• Adjusts environment for optimal sleep

Morning routine:

• "Alexa, give me my wellness rundown"
• Sleep quality, recovery score, activity suggestions
• Personalized based on your patterns

14. "Alexa, help me wind down for sleep"

Evening routines that adapt to your health data.

What it does:

• Knows your optimal sleep time from Oura
• Reminds you when it's time to wind down
• Adjusts lights, temperature, and music
• Creates a sleep-friendly environment

Automatic behaviors:

• Dims lights an hour before optimal bedtime
• Lowers thermostat to sleep temperature
• Plays calming sounds or music
• Reminds you to charge devices

Driving Commands (BMW Integration)

15. "Hey BMW, I'm feeling cold, warm it up in here"

Natural conversation with your BMW via Alexa Custom Assistant.

What it does:

• Controls vehicle functions through natural language
• No memorizing specific commands
• Handles climate, navigation, entertainment

Example commands:

• "Hey BMW, take me to the closest coffee shop"
• "Hey BMW, call Sarah on my way home"
• "Hey BMW, find an EV charging spot along my route"
• "Hey BMW, play something relaxing"

Available on: BMW iX3 and upcoming models with the new Intelligent Personal Assistant

Getting Started with Alexa+

Access Alexa+

Early Access: Alexa+ is currently available through Early Access. Sign up at amazon.com/alexa-plus.

Web Access: Visit alexa.com while logged into your Amazon account to access the full web interface.

Pricing: Alexa+ is offered as a subscription service, though specific pricing varies. Many features integrate with existing Prime subscriptions.

Set Up Key Integrations

Samsung TV:

1. Ensure your Samsung TV (2021-2025 models) has Alexa built-in
2. Link your Amazon account in TV settings
3. Enable Alexa+ Early Access

Health & Wellness:

1. Sign up at amazon.com/alexa-health
2. Connect Oura, Withings, or Wyze devices
3. Grant health data permissions

Smart Home:

1. Add devices in Alexa app as usual
2. Create routines for common scenarios
3. Use natural language—Alexa+ understands context

Tips for Best Results

Be Natural: Alexa+ understands context. Instead of "Alexa, set temperature to 72 degrees," try "Alexa, it's a bit chilly."

Build on Conversations: Alexa+ remembers context. After asking about recipes, you can say "add those ingredients to my cart" without repeating.

Use Multiple Surfaces: Start on Alexa.com, continue on your phone, finish on Echo. Context carries across.

Upload Documents: Use Alexa.com to upload important documents. Alexa extracts and remembers key information.

What's Coming Next

Amazon continues to expand Alexa+ capabilities:

• More health integrations: Additional wearable and health device partnerships
• Expedia, Yelp, Angi, Square: Booking services directly through Alexa+
• Agent-forward mobile app: Redesigned Alexa mobile experience
• Additional vehicle partnerships: Beyond BMW

The Bottom Line

Alexa+ in 2026 is a genuinely useful AI assistant, not just a novelty. The combination of natural language understanding, multi-device continuity, and real-world integrations makes it practical for daily use.

The standout features:

• Alexa.com for browser-based access and document management
• Samsung TV integration for entertainment and home control
• Health tracking with Oura and Withings
• Natural language that understands context

If you're already in the Amazon ecosystem with Echo devices and Prime, Alexa+ is worth exploring. The commands above are just the beginning—the more you use it, the more useful it becomes.

Amazon's Alexa+ represents the evolution from voice command to AI conversation. With natural language understanding, cross-device continuity, and deep integrations into cars, TVs, and health devices, it's becoming the ambient AI assistant that science fiction promised.