Control your BetterTV hands-free by connecting your Alexa device.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- An Alexa-enabled device (Echo, Echo Dot, etc.)
- The Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- Both devices connected to the same WiFi network
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Connect Alexa to BetterTV**
On your BetterTV box:
- Go to Settings
- Select Alexa Voice Control under Accessibility & Voice Control
- Follow the on-screen instructions
On your Alexa app: The setup will guide you through enabling the BetterTV skill and linking your accounts.
Test the connection
Try saying: "Alexa, change channel to BBC One"
You'll see a blue ring in the top-left corner of your TV screen when Alexa is listening.
What Alexa voice commands can I use?
Just say "Alexa" followed by any of these commands:
Change channels
- "Go to BBC One"
- "Tune to Channel 103"
Search for shows
- "Search EastEnders"
- "Find programme called Frasier"
- "Search for Peppa Pig"
Watch live TV
- "Watch Homes Under the Hammer"
Play from apps
- "Play Grand Tour"
Launch apps
- "Launch Amazon Prime Video"
- "Go to Netflix"
- "Start BBC iPlayer"
Control playback
- "Pause"
- "Play"
Open the TV Guide
- "Go to Guide"
Volume control
"Mute" or "Unmute"
"Set volume to 40"
Navigate the menu
- "Move left"
- "Move right"
- "Move down"
- "Move up"
- "Select"