Amazon Echo/Dot Commands

[HobbyTalk]

Maybe we can compile a list of commands that can be used with the Amazon Echo/Dot to control the Hopper. I can start a list on this first post and add on to it to help others using this feature. If you have any that aren't listed just post a reply and I'll edit this post.

Known Commands

• Alexa, tune to (or go to) *channel* (NBC, Fox, Discovery, History, HBO, etc) = Tunes to desired channel
• Alexa, tune to (or go to) channel *number* (9, 20 16, etc) = Tunes to desired channel
• Alexa, pause = pause current channel
• Alexa, resume = resume paused channel
• Alexa, fast forward = jump recording 30 seconds
• Alexa, skip forward *number* (one, two, etc.) minutes = skip ahead that number of minutes
• Alexa, skip back *number* (one, two, etc.) minutes = skip back that number of minutes
• Alexa, watch *title of recording on DVR* = Will usually start the correct recording (can be erratic)

 

[DWS44]

You can also say "Alexa, Go to HBO" (or whatever channel) to change channels.

For Trick Play, you can also say "Alexa, skip forward two minutes" (or whatever time frame you want) and it will skip forward (or skip back) that length of time. That's been one of my favorites so far.

 

[tallfence]

You can also say channel number.
Alexa goto channel 9

 

[sdfntx]

Alexa, watch *title of recording on DVR* will usually start the correct recording. Results can be erratic, however.

 

[rdavidowski]

Can someone verify if this is working on a Joey 4K. I have 2 of them and one shows up on the discovered devices ut the other one does not.

 

[HobbyTalk]

Argggg, it won't let me edit the first post any more Must be a timer on edits.

 

[navychop]

Yep.

Contact Scott or a mod and they might make additions to post #1 for you.

 

[rdavidowski]

Just been informed by Dish that the Alexa Hopper integration has been pulled out. Because of Bugs.

 

[eddie willers]

Just been informed by Dish that the Alexa Hopper integration has been pulled out. Because of Bugs.

That explains my problem.

So....will a 4K Joey also get Alexa integration?

 

[rdavidowski]

It did work for me on the 18th for one of my 2 Joeys 4K. But the second one did not even appear when the amazon app scanned for devices. Then Yesterday the 19th the one Joey 4k that worked stop responding to Alexa. When you try to change channel or any command Alexa answers back that it has problems connecting to the Dish equipment. But that Joey 4k still appears on the scanned device list the other one still does not. Now the other 2 Hoppers with Sling that I have work flawlessly. Can any one relate their experience with the Joey 4K and their Alexa integration?

 

[jasonh1965]

Has anyone gotten Alexa to work on any Joey other than the 4K? I have the Joey 2 and it doesn't show up on my scans. H3 was no problem though.
Also the fast forward option seems to be limited to jumping forward 3 minutes max each time.

 

[HobbyTalk]

Just been informed by Dish that the Alexa Hopper integration has been pulled out. Because of Bugs.

Mine is still working and working well.

 

[HobbyTalk]

That explains my problem.

So....will a 4K Joey also get Alexa integration?

The original announcement says:

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT
Hopper 3™ Hopper 2® Hopper® Wally™
? Please note: Integration of Amazon Alexa with the Wally and Hopper requires the new user interface.
By integrating Alexa with Hopper receivers, DISH is taking steps to provide our customers with what they
asked for.

 

[fishman316]

Just been informed by Dish that the Alexa Hopper integration has been pulled out. Because of Bugs.

Still working here. Hopper 2 with echo dot. Anyway, wouldn't surprise me about bugs. This is dish we are talking about

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[rdavidowski]

No one with a Joey 4K working with Alexa?

 

[lgb0250]

Will this work with the 1st generation Fire stick? I have the H3 and software U349 and when I scan it finds nothing!

 

[David]

I have a H3, Joey 4K and Joey...scannned twice and it only discovered the H3.

 

[dolfan3033]

I have a H3, Joey 4K and Joey...scannned twice and it only discovered the H3.

Same here. I have a Hopper 3 , couple of 4K Joeys and a Joey 2. Only found the Hopper. I was hopeful that it'll find more due to others experience. I hope they expand on that in the future.


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[skyviewmark]

Heck I am still waiting for Netflix on my 4k Joey. I don't expect to ever see Alexa integration on it. Does work well on my Hopper3 though.

 

[dolfan3033]

Heck I am still waiting for Netflix on my 4k Joey. I don't expect to ever see Alexa integration on it. Does work well on my Hopper3 though.

Lol... good point....


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