Introduction:

Congratulations on getting your new iPhone! You may be familiar with Siri, Apple’s built-in voice assistant. However, if you are an avid Amazon Alexa user, you might find it useful to have her on your home screen as well. In this article, we will guide you through the process of ditching Siri and adding Amazon Alexa to your iPhone home screen for an even more seamless experience.

Step 1: Download the Amazon Alexa app

Before you can add Alexa to your home screen, you’ll need to have the Amazon Alexa app installed on your iPhone. To do this, simply open the App Store and search for “Amazon Alexa.” Once you find it, download and install the app.

Step 2: Set up Amazon Alexa

After you’ve installed the Alexa app, open it and sign in using your Amazon account credentials. Follow the instructions within the app to give it necessary permissions and set up your device preferences.

Step 3: Add a custom Siri shortcut for Alexa

To ditch Siri and use Amazon Alexa instead, we will need to create a custom shortcut for Siri which launches the Alexa app.

1. Open the “Shortcuts” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “+ Create Shortcut” or the “+” symbol.
3. Search for “Open App” action and drag it to your shortcut.
4. Tap on “Choose” next to “App” and select “Amazon Alexa.”
5. Press the “…” button and give your shortcut a name (e.g., “Launch Alexa”).
6. Tap on “Add to Siri” and create a custom voice command for launching the app (e.g., “Open Amazon”).

Now, whenever you say your custom command (like “Hey Siri, Open Amazon” or whatever phrase you chose), it will open up the Amazon Alexa app instead of using Siri.

Step 4: Adding Alexa to your home screen

If you want to add Amazon Alexa directly to your home screen as well, follow these steps:

1. Go to your iPhone’s home screen and find an empty space for the new Alexa app icon.
2. Swipe down on the screen to activate Spotlight search.
3. Type “Amazon Alexa” in the search bar and locate the app.
4. Press and hold the app icon until it starts to wiggle, then drag it onto your home screen.

That’s it! Now you have successfully replaced Siri with Amazon Alexa on your iPhone and added her to your home screen for easy access.

Conclusion:

By following these simple steps, you can make Amazon Alexa your go-to voice assistant on your new iPhone. Not only can you enjoy all the benefits of having multiple voice assistants, but you’re also able to personalize your iPhone experience even further. So why wait? Ditch Siri today and embrace the power of Amazon Alexa’s ever-growing skill set right at your fingertips.