Alexa smartwatches can connect to the internet, giving you access to a vast amount of information at your fingertips.
With Alexa's internet search capabilities, you can quickly look up answers to everyday questions, from what's the weather like outside to what's the latest news headline.
This feature is especially useful when you're on-the-go and can't access your phone or computer.
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Accessing on Wearable Devices
Accessing Alexa on your wearable device is easier than you think. You can access the Alexa app on Fossil smartwatches by opening the app menu and tapping on the Alexa app.
There are also shortcuts to access Alexa, such as a button shortcut that lets you press and hold the top button on the watch to activate the assistant. To activate this, navigate to Settings > Buttons > Long press.
You can also add a Tile to your watch face for quick access to Alexa. To do this, swipe left or right from the watch face, then press and hold the display to open the Tile selector, and select "Amazon Alexa" from the options.
The Alexa app is available on Fossil Gen 6 series smartwatches, as well as Gen 5 smartwatches and models from other Fossil Group brands like Skagen and Michael Kors.
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Smartwatch Features
Smartwatch features offer a range of capabilities that enhance your Alexa experience. Many smartwatches allow you to receive voice commands from Alexa, just like with the Echo device.
Some smartwatches also come with built-in GPS, which can be useful for tracking your daily activities and workouts. This feature is particularly useful for fitness enthusiasts who want to monitor their progress.
You can also use your smartwatch to control your music playlists and play songs directly from the device. This feature is convenient for those who like to listen to music on the go.
Notifications
Notifications on your smartwatch can be controlled and managed using voice commands with Alexa. You can turn on notifications by opening the Alexa app, going to Settings, then Notifications, and finally Shopping Notifications, where you toggle it on.
Your Echo speakers will light up yellow when you have new notifications. This is a helpful visual cue to remind you to check your notifications.
To check missed notifications, you can simply say "Alexa, what did I miss?" or "Alexa, read my notifications." Alternatively, you can ask "Alexa, what are my notifications?" to get a list of all your notifications.
You can navigate through your notifications using the "Alexa, next" or "Alexa, previous" commands. This makes it easy to scroll through your notifications and catch up on anything you might have missed.
If you want to clear out all your notifications at once, you can simply say "Alexa, delete all of my notifications."
News and Weather
Smartwatches have made it easier than ever to stay informed about what's happening in the world. You can get your daily news briefing with just a voice command.
If you have an Alexa-compatible smartwatch, you can ask for your Flash Briefing to get a summary of the top news stories. This is as simple as saying "Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?"
To customize your Flash Briefing, you can also enable specific news categories, like music news. Just say "Alexa, enable Today in Music" to get updates on the latest music releases and trends.
Need to know what's in the news? Just ask Alexa, "Alexa, what's in the news?" to get a rundown of the top headlines.
If you're planning an outdoor activity, you might want to check the weather forecast. You can ask Alexa, "Alexa, what's the weather going to be like this weekend?" to get a detailed forecast.
Here are some specific Alexa commands you can use to get news and weather updates:
- Ask for your Flash Briefing: "Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?"
- Add music news to your Flash Briefing: "Alexa, enable Today in Music."
- Check headlines: "Alexa, what's in the news?"
- Check weather: "Alexa, what's the weather like?" or, "Alexa, will it rain today?"
- Get a weather forecast: "Alexa, what's the weather going to be like this weekend?"
- Get traffic information: "Alexa, what's my commute look like?" or, "Alexa, what's traffic like?"
Entertainment-Related
Alexa can also provide information on movies, including the IMDb rating and casting. For example, you can ask "Alexa, what is the IMDb rating for [movie title]?" or "Alexa, who plays in [movie title]?"
Music lovers will appreciate the ability to ask Alexa to play popular music from an artist, such as "Alexa, what's popular from [artist name]?" or "Alexa, sample songs by [artist name]?" You can also use Alexa to find out who sings a particular song, such as "Who sings the song [song title]?"
To access music streaming services like Apple Music, you'll need to enable the skill and link your account in the Alexa app. Once you've done this, you can ask Alexa to play music from Apple Music, such as "Alexa, play Today's Hits on Apple Music."
Here are some examples of entertainment-related commands you can use with Alexa:
- Find movies in nearby theaters: "Alexa, what movies are playing?" or, "Alexa, what action movies are playing tonight?"
- Get information on movies playing: "Alexa, tell me about the movie [title]."
- Get movie quotes: "Give me a [movie] quote."
- Get IMDb rating: "Alexa, what is the IMDb rating for [movie or TV show]?"
- Get casting for a movie or show: "Alexa, who plays in [movie or TV show]?"
- Find out who an actor is: "Alexa, who plays [character] in [movie or TV show]?"
- Find an actor's latest work: "Alexa, what is [actor]'s latest movie?"
- Find out who sings a particular song: "Who sings the song [title]?"
- Get the names of band members: "Who is in the band [name]?"
- Get album information: "What year did [band] release [song or album]?"
- Find popular music from an artist: "Alexa, what's popular from [artist]?"
- Sample music from an artist: "Alexa, sample songs by [artist]."
- Find a particular album or song: "Alexa, find [song or album] by [artist]."
Smartwatch Use Cases
You can use your Alexa smartwatch to control your smart home devices, such as lights, thermostats, and security cameras, with just your voice.
Alexa smartwatches can also be used to make hands-free calls and send messages to friends and family.
One of the most convenient features of Alexa smartwatches is the ability to use voice commands to search the internet and get answers to your questions on the go.
Sports-Related
If you're a sports fan, you'll love using your smartwatch to stay up-to-date on your favorite teams and players. You can ask Alexa to give you the latest sports news, scores, and schedules.
To check the results of a finished game, simply say "Alexa, what was the score of the [team] game?" or "Alexa, did the [team] win?" You can also ask when the next game is scheduled with a simple "Alexa, when do the [team] play next?"
For a quick sports update, say "Alexa, give me my Sports Update." This will give you a rundown of the latest scores and news from your favorite teams.
Use
If you're looking to get the most out of your smartwatch, using voice commands with Alexa is a great place to start.
Alexa on a Fossil smartwatch is not always listening, so you'll need to activate it by opening the app or using a button shortcut.
With Alexa on your wrist, you can use voice commands to get information and control your smart home devices. For example, you can ask Alexa to give you your sports update, which will provide you with the latest scores and standings.
To get started with Alexa on your Fossil smartwatch, simply open the app or press the button shortcut. From there, you can ask Alexa to do things like check the weather, set reminders, and control your music.
If you're using a Fossil smartwatch, you can also use the Alexa app to access Amazon's voice assistant. This means you can use voice commands to get information and control your smart home devices, even if you're not near your Echo speaker.
Here are some examples of Alexa commands you can use on your smartwatch:
- Check the results of a finished game: "Alexa, what was the score of the [team] game?"
- Ask if a team won: "Alexa, did the [team] win?"
- Ask when the next game is scheduled: "Alexa, when do the [team] play next?"
- Find out the results of your favorite teams: "Alexa, give me my Sports Update."
- Get Fantasy Football update with the Yahoo Fantasy Football skill: "Alexa, ask Yahoo Fantasy Football for a score update" or, "Alexa, ask Yahoo Fantasy Football if Patrick Mahomes is playing this week."
- Get league standings: "Alexa, what are the MLB standings?"
Using Alexa on your smartwatch is a great way to stay connected and get the information you need on the go.
Holiday-Related
To get in the holiday spirit, you can ask Alexa to tell you a holiday limerick or sing a Christmas carol. For example, say "Alexa, tell me a holiday limerick" or "Alexa, sing a Christmas carol."
Want to learn more about a holiday? Simply ask Alexa "Alexa, why do we celebrate [holiday]?" to get some interesting facts.
If you're wondering about Santa, you can ask Alexa how old Santa is, if Santa is real, or where Santa lives. You can also ask about Santa's reindeer, like "Alexa, who's your favorite reindeer?" or "Alexa, what can you tell me about Santa's reindeer?"
If you're feeling festive, you can even track Santa's location by saying "Alexa, where is Santa?" or "Alexa, track Santa."
Here are some holiday-related commands you can use with your Echo device:
- Find out when a holiday is: "Alexa, when is [holiday]?"
- Holiday limerick: "Alexa, tell me a holiday limerick."
- Learn about a holiday: "Alexa, why do we celebrate [holiday]?"
- Ask about Santa: "Alexa, how old is Santa Claus?" "Alexa, is Santa Claus real?" or, "Alexa, where does Santa Claus live?"
- Ask about Santa's reindeer: "Alexa, who's your favorite reindeer?" "Alexa, what can you tell me about Santa's reindeer?" or, "Alexa, what do you know about Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer?"
- Track Santa: "Alexa, where is Santa?" or, "Alexa, track Santa."
- Sing a Christmas carol: "Alexa, sing a Christmas carol."
- Have Alexa read "The Night Before Christmas": "Alexa, read "The Night Before Christmas."
- Spin the dreidel: "Alexa, spin the dreidel."
- Ask for holiday jokes: "Alexa, open my gift", "Alexa, how ugly is your/my holiday sweater?" or, "Alexa, tell me a snowman joke."
- Ask for holiday movies: "Alexa, what's your favorite holiday movie?" or, "Alexa, what are the top holiday movies?"
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you search the internet on a smart watch?
Yes, some smart watches allow limited internet searching, but results may be slow to load. You can try using YouTube or other apps for basic searches like sports scores.
Can Alexa search the internet?
Yes, Alexa can access and provide information from the entire internet. Simply ask her anything, from historical events to song releases, and she'll do her best to provide the answer.
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