Type Requests to Alexa

Use Type with Alexa to interact with Alexa on your device, when speaking isn't the preferred option.

To talk to Alexa by text, use the Alexa app.

  1. In the Alexa app, open Home, and select the keyboard icon.
    Or, tap the Talk to Alexa icon and then select the keyboard icon from the bottom of the Alexa voice screen.
  2. Type in your request, just as you speak to your Alexa devices. You don't need your wake word.
  3. To send the message to Alexa, select Return or Go on the keyboard.