Top picks
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for tips to save money on my car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for DIY tips for my home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive about smart home technology.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for tips to save money on my car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for DIY tips for my home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive about smart home technology.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to turn on.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to launch Forza Horizon 4.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Xbox what can I say?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to record that.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to turn on.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to launch Forza Horizon 4.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Xbox what can I say?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to record that.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to start.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to play a new round.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to guess who I am thinking of.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to start.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to play a new round.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to guess who I am thinking of.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Capital One.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One what's my account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One to make a credit card payment.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Capital One.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One what's my account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One to make a credit card payment.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather tonight in Paris.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky is it going to rain today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather tonight in Paris.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky is it going to rain today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Domino's to place my Easy Order.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Domino's and track my order.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Domino's to start a new order.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Domino's to place my Easy Order.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Domino's and track my order.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Domino's to start a new order.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit to tell me about my activity summary.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Fitbit I drank 12 ounces of water.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how far have I traveled today?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many steps do I have left?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many calories do I have left to eat? ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit to tell me about my activity summary.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Fitbit I drank 12 ounces of water.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how far have I traveled today?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many steps do I have left?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many calories do I have left to eat? ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for brunch recipes by Ina Garten.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network when Giada is on next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for the recipes on now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for grilled chicken recipes by Bobby Flay.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network what’s on tonight.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for brunch recipes by Ina Garten.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network when Giada is on next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for the recipes on now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for grilled chicken recipes by Bobby Flay.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network what’s on tonight.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Insurance Advisor.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor to find an agent.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor what is liability?”
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“Hey Cortana, open Insurance Advisor.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor to find an agent.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor what is liability?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to show my urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail if I have any urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to check my email.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to show my urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail if I have any urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to check my email.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner if the BA flight to Edinburgh is on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner how much does it cost to get to Dubai?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner when is the best time to visit Seoul?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner if the BA flight to Edinburgh is on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner how much does it cost to get to Dubai?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner when is the best time to visit Seoul?”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it brighter in the living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it brighter in the living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
Progressive
Progressive
About
Progressive helps you save money with tips on car care, car shopping, and car insurance. It also provides useful DIY tips for your home on curb appeal, smart home technology and moving.
Getting started
Hey Cortana, open Progressive.
Xbox
Xbox
About
Interact with your Xbox One console via Cortana, using just your voice. Turn your Xbox One on and off, launch games and apps, play and pause videos, and more, all from any Cortana-enabled device or Cortana apps on iOS and Android.
Akinator
Akinator
About
Challenge Akinator to see if he can guess who you are thinking of by asking you some questions.
Getting started
When skill triggers, just answer questions asked by Akinator. To leave a game, you can say "quit".
Terms & Requirements
Suitable for all ages.
Capital One
Capital One
About
From tracking your spending to making a payment, now you can manage your Capital One accounts with Cortana from Microsoft. (Available only on Invoke by Harmon Kardon)
Getting started
To connect your accounts, select “Connect”. Once you review and accept the “Terms and Conditions,” you can enter your Capital One username and password and get started (including creating an optional personal key). Now you can talk to Cortana about your Capital One accounts using the Invoke by Harmon Kardon.
Terms & Requirements
Currently, this skill only works on the Invoke by Harman Kardon.
DarkSky
DarkSky
About
Dark Sky will answer your questions about the current weather conditions, the upcoming forecast, and historical weather.
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
About
Want pizza? Build a new order from scratch, place your Easy Order, reorder your most recent Domino’s order, and track your order using Domino’s Tracker®.
Getting started
Authorize the skill by signing in to your Domino's Pizza Profile. Don't have one? You can create one at Dominos.com.
Fitbit
Fitbit
About
Checking on your fitness goals, stats and progress is easier than ever with Fitbit on Cortana. Just use simple voice commands or ask Cortana questions to get the information you need to stay inspired. Learn how much activity you have had for the day, how you've been sleeping, which workouts you've done this week or even log food and hydration stats.
Getting started
It is easy to get started with the Fitbit skill. Simply connect your accounts by signing-in with your Fitbit username and password, and start asking Cortana about your Fitbit activity. Happy stepping!
Terms & Requirements
Cortana and Microsoft, Inc. do not directly receive your Fitbit data from your device, but Cortana does store and retain your interactions through Cortana, which may contain portions of your Fitbit data. Your interactions with Cortana are governed by Cortana’s privacy terms.
Food Network
Food Network
About
Food Network is now available on Cortana. If you've ever watched Food Network and found yourself thinking, "I'd love to make that, it'll be a snap" just ask Cortana for the recipe. With the new Food Network skill, it's quick and easy to get the recipes from your favorite shows and chefs. You can ask for recipes by ingredient, course or chef. You can also search our TV schedule by show, chef and time/date to find showtimes and episode details. To get started, simply ask Cortana to “talk to Food Network."
iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio
About
All Your Favorite Music and Radio in One Free App. Named "the best streaming radio app" (CNET), iHeartRadio is the only music app that features thousands of the country's best live radio stations AND custom stations you control. LISTEN TO THE BEST OF LIVE RADIO iHeartRadio brings you thousands of real radio stations covering Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Rock, Talk, News, Sports, and Comedy. CREATE CUSTOM MUSIC STATIONS Choose your favorite artist and iHeartRadio does all the work to create your station from our library of 20 million songs and 800,000 artists.
Getting started
Install and launch the iHeartRadio app from the Store, then say commands like "Play Z100 on iHeartRadio" or "Play Bruno Mars on iHeartRadio."
Insights with Microsoft
Insights with Microsoft
About
Intelligent business insights and inspiration delivered to you daily.
Insteon
Insteon
About
Use your voice to control Insteon connected switches, outlets, thermostat, and more.
Getting started
Sign in with your Insteon account.
Terms & Requirements
Requires Insteon devices and the Insteon Hub (2245-xxx).
Insurance Advisor
Insurance Advisor
About
Confused by insurance? Insurance Advisor by Safeco is here to help! Cortana can answer questions you may have like, “What is umbrella insurance?” as well as assist in finding a quote by connecting you with a top-rated Safeco agency in your area. Think of it as your personal insurance concierge!
Intelligent Inbox Assistant
Intelligent Inbox Assistant
About
Shows only your most urgent emails, so you can be more productive at work and on-the-go.
Getting started
At first use, you will be prompted to login and connect to your O365 account. Once logged in, the connection to Knowmail will be made.
Terms & Requirements
O365 accounts only.
Nest
Nest
About
"Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here." The Nest Thermostat learns the temperature you like when you're home. And it turns itself down when you're away so you save energy. You can control it from the Nest app. And now, you can even use your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your Nest account.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue
About
With the Philips Hue skill and Cortana, you can now interact with your Philips Hue lights.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook and select Connected Home. Sign in with your Philips Hue account.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner
About
Always wondered whether your flight is on time or how much that flight to your dream destination will cost? With the Skyscanner Cortana skill you don't have to ask yourself - just ask Skyscanner!
Getting started
You can open the skill by simply saying "Open Skyscanner." Then, follow up with a question on the status of your flight, how much would it cost you to go on holiday, or what's the best time to go to a place. Location should be enabled.
SmartThings / Samsung
SmartThings / Samsung
About
With the SmartThings / Samsung Connect skill for Cortana, you can now control a wide range of smart home devices with your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your SmartThings account.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is intended for Samsung SmartThings and Samsung Connect users and may not yet support all functionality found in each app’s native experience.
Spotify
Spotify
About
Love music? With the Spotify skill and Cortana, you can now play your favorite songs and albums with your voice.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook, select Music and sign in with your Spotify account.
Terms & Requirements
The Spotify skill works on Windows 10 PCs and Harman Kardon Invoke smart speakers. Spotify premium account required to use the skill on the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker.
TuneIn
TuneIn
About
From guitar solos to solo home runs, it's audio to take you anywhere. Listen to all your favorite sports, music, news, podcasts and audiobooks. Hear it all in the palm of your hand with TuneIn -- your everything audio app.
Getting started
Install and launch the TuneIn app from the Store, then say commands like "Play 94.9 FM on TuneIn.
Wink
Wink
About
Say goodbye to fumbling with the light switch when you walk into a dark house with your hands full. Cortana makes it easier than ever to control your Wink-compatible lights, outlets, switches, and thermostats.
Getting started
Sign in with your Wink account.
Forget about forgetting
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“Hey Cortana, create a shopping list.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get bread when I’m at the supermarket.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to check the mailroom when I get to the office.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get bread when I’m at the supermarket.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to check the mailroom when I get to the office.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get this for Scarlet’s birthday. [Then attach a photo]”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get this for Scarlet’s birthday. [Then attach a photo]”
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“Hey Cortana, what are my suggested reminders?”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to take out the recycling every Wednesday at 5pm.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to go to school at 10am tomorrow.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to take out the recycling every Wednesday at 5pm.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to go to school at 10am tomorrow.”
List
About
Get help staying organized with lists.
Getting started
Open Cortana settings and enable "Hey Cortana", then ask Cortana to create a list. Or type ‘Make a list’ in the search box.
Location reminder
Location reminder
About
Get reminders based on your location.
Getting started
Say "Hey Cortana, set a reminder…" (if you have 'Hey Cortana' enabled), or type your reminder in the search box.
Photo reminder
Photo reminder
About
Add a photo to your reminder to help remember something that catches your eye.
Getting started
Create a reminder, then when you’re prompted to confirm, select the photo icon to add a picture from your camera roll or take a new one.
Suggested reminder
About
Get reminder suggestions based on email.
Getting started
When you tell someone that you’ll do something in an email Cortana will offer to remind you, so you can follow through on the important stuff.
Time reminder
Time reminder
About
Get recurring reminders based on time.
Getting started
Say "Hey Cortana, set a reminder…" (if you have 'Hey Cortana' enabled), or type your reminder in the search box.
Time to leave alert
Time to leave alert
About
Get an alert when it’s time to leave to make an appointment on time.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to Permissions and switch on Location so Cortana understands where you are. Then go to Getting around and select your notifications.
Organizing and tracking
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“Hey Cortana, add an appointment to my calendar”
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“Hey Cortana, what time is my first meeting?”
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“Hey Cortana, add an appointment to my calendar”
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“Hey Cortana, what time is my first meeting?”
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“Hey Cortana, what new emails do I have?”
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“Hey Cortana, do I have any new emails from Michelle?”
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“Hey Cortana, what new emails do I have?”
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“Hey Cortana, do I have any new emails from Michelle?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my phone?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my phone?”
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“Hey Cortana, is my flight on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the status of UA 888?”
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“Hey Cortana, is my flight on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the status of UA 888?”
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“Hey Cortana, pull up the Tailspin Toys presentation”
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“Hey Cortana, search my documents.”
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“Hey Cortana, pull up the Tailspin Toys presentation”
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“Hey Cortana, search my documents.”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text”
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“Hey Cortana, when's my package going to arrive?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my package?”
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“Hey Cortana, when's my package going to arrive?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my package?”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text.”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text.”
App notification mirroring
App notification mirroring
About
Get app notifications from your phone to your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Calendar
Calendar
About
Cortana can help manage your schedule.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to Permissions to allow Cortana to manage your calendar.
About
Cortana helps get updates and take action on new emails from O365, Outlook.com and Gmail accounts.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to ‘Connected Services’ to allow Cortana to manage your email accounts. Available on speaker.
Find my phone
Find my phone
About
Get help finding your phone via geo-location or ringer.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone, and turn on locations permissions in the Permissions section of the notebook.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Flight tracker
Flight tracker
About
Get alerts and info about your upcoming flights.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Travel and you can add a flight number to track.
Local device search
Local device search
About
Have Cortana find things on your PC for you.
Getting started
Cortana will pull up any documents you've saved locally to your PC if you ask using voice or typing in the search box.
Missed call notification
Missed call notification
About
Get missed call notifications and text a reply from your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Package tracking
Package tracking
About
Have Cortana track your packages.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Permissions and switch on Communications history so Cortana can recognize package confirmation emails. You can also add package info manually in the Packages section of the notebook.
Text from PC
Text from PC
About
Have Cortana send a text to a contact from your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Quick answers
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“Hey Cortana, tell me something weird.”
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“Hey Cortana, what do you like?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's $5 in Euros”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 20 euros to dollars.”
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“Hey Cortana, what's $5 in Euros”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 20 euros to dollars.”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of facetious?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of science?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of facetious?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of science?”
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“Hey Cortana, what’s the capital of Djibouti?”
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“Hey Cortana, give me a fact.”
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“Hey Cortana, what can you do?”
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“How do you say hello in Cantonese?”
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“How do you say hello in Cantonese?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the weather?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
Chit chat
About
Get fun facts, quotes, and witty repartee.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and use your imagination!
Currency conversion
Currency conversion
About
Get currency conversion rates.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’ll convert all kinds of currencies for you.
Dictionary
Dictionary
About
Cortana can look up definitions for you.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’s a dynamo at defining.
Facts
About
Cortana can find all kinds of info for you.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’s a world class web searcher.
Help and tips
About
Get help figuring out what Cortana can do.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’ll give you tips and info on her skills.
Translation
Translation
About
Translate words and phrases into other languages.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask, she’s a tremendous translator!
Weather
About
Get weather updates and info wherever you are.
Getting started
To enable local weather info and a weekly weather report on Cortana home page, open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Permissions and switch on Location so Cortana can understand where you are.
Insights with Microsoft
Insights with Microsoft
About
Intelligent business insights and inspiration delivered to you daily.
Music
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio
About
All Your Favorite Music and Radio in One Free App. Named "the best streaming radio app" (CNET), iHeartRadio is the only music app that features thousands of the country's best live radio stations AND custom stations you control. LISTEN TO THE BEST OF LIVE RADIO iHeartRadio brings you thousands of real radio stations covering Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Rock, Talk, News, Sports, and Comedy. CREATE CUSTOM MUSIC STATIONS Choose your favorite artist and iHeartRadio does all the work to create your station from our library of 20 million songs and 800,000 artists.
Getting started
Install and launch the iHeartRadio app from the Store, then say commands like "Play Z100 on iHeartRadio" or "Play Bruno Mars on iHeartRadio."
Spotify
Spotify
About
Love music? With the Spotify skill and Cortana, you can now play your favorite songs and albums with your voice.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook, select Music and sign in with your Spotify account.
Terms & Requirements
The Spotify skill works on Windows 10 PCs and Harman Kardon Invoke smart speakers. Spotify premium account required to use the skill on the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker.
TuneIn
TuneIn
About
From guitar solos to solo home runs, it's audio to take you anywhere. Listen to all your favorite sports, music, news, podcasts and audiobooks. Hear it all in the palm of your hand with TuneIn -- your everything audio app.
Getting started
Install and launch the TuneIn app from the Store, then say commands like "Play 94.9 FM on TuneIn.
Connected home
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the living room thermostat to 68.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it cooler in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the living room thermostat to 68.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it cooler in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on humidifier.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on humidifier.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to auto mode.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to auto mode.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn my thermostat up.”
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“Hey Cortana, set [Name] to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn [Name] down.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn my thermostat up.”
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“Hey Cortana, set [Name] to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn [Name] down.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on Hue lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, brew some coffee.”
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“Hey Cortana, it's movie time.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on Hue lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, brew some coffee.”
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“Hey Cortana, it's movie time.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim the lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, change the lights to blue.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim the lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, change the lights to blue.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the entrance light.”
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“Hey Cortana, make living room light pink.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the entrance light.”
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“Hey Cortana, make living room light pink.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it brighter in the living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it brighter in the living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
ecobee
ecobee
About
Control your ecobee using Cortana.
Getting started
Setup and register your ecobee device before connecting it to Cortana.
Geeni
Geeni
About
Simple and Magical Smarthome. Control your Geeni devices using Cortana.
Getting started
Just choose Geeni from the "Connected Home" part of your Cortana notebook and log in using your Geeni account.
Terms & Requirements
Smart Home control using the Geeni skill for Cortana requires compatible devices and a Geeni account.
Honeywell Lyric
Honeywell Lyric
About
Take control of your comfort with your Honeywell Lyric Round™ Wi-Fi Thermostat - Second Generation, Lyric™ T5 Wi-Fi and T6 Pro Wi-Fi Thermostats with Cortana.
Getting started
Click on Notebook and then Connected Home, choose Honeywell Lyric skill and sign in with your credentials. Cortana uses the name of your thermostat that can be set within the Lyric mobile app.
Honeywell Total Connect Comfort
Honeywell Total Connect Comfort
About
Control your comfort through the power of your voice with Cortana’s Honeywell skill for Total Connect Comfort thermostats.
Getting started
Click on Notebook and then Connected Home, choose the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort skill and sign in with your credentials. Cortana uses the [Name] of your thermostat. This name can be easily changed on the MyTotalConnectComfort.com website.
Terms & Requirements
Supports all internet connected TCC thermostats. RedLINK TCC thermostats are supported only when connected with a RedLINK Internet Gateway.
IFTTT
IFTTT
About
IFTTT (pronounced like gift but without the g) is the free way to get all your apps and devices talking to each other. Connect Cortana with IFTTT and your only limit is your imagination.
Getting started
Only four steps to get started: 1. Visit ifttt.com/cortana 2. Click “Connect” to sign in or sign up for an IFTTT account 3. Continue on to connect your Cortana to IFTTT 4. Turn on any Applets you'd like or create your own from scratch!
LIFX
LIFX
About
Make life a little easier by controlling your lights with the LIFX Cortana skill.
Getting started
Head to the Cortana Notebook, select Connected Home. Choose LIFX from the list and sign in with your LIFX credentials.
TP-Link Kasa
TP-Link Kasa
About
Kasa is a simple way to manage your home from anywhere.
Getting started
To experience a seamless experience please make sure of the following factors: (1) You have an active TP-Link account. (2) You have TP-Link Smart Home devices visible in your Kasa app. (3) For each of the devices you want to control outside Kasa app, you have remote control enabled. (4) The name of the device in the Kasa app follows good naming convention. For more instructions, please visit the FAQ page at https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-2100.html.
Terms & Requirements
Please refer to product packaging for terms and conditions and safety guidelines.
Insteon
Insteon
About
Use your voice to control Insteon connected switches, outlets, thermostat, and more.
Getting started
Sign in with your Insteon account.
Terms & Requirements
Requires Insteon devices and the Insteon Hub (2245-xxx).
Nest
Nest
About
"Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here." The Nest Thermostat learns the temperature you like when you're home. And it turns itself down when you're away so you save energy. You can control it from the Nest app. And now, you can even use your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your Nest account.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue
About
With the Philips Hue skill and Cortana, you can now interact with your Philips Hue lights.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook and select Connected Home. Sign in with your Philips Hue account.
SmartThings / Samsung
SmartThings / Samsung
About
With the SmartThings / Samsung Connect skill for Cortana, you can now control a wide range of smart home devices with your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your SmartThings account.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is intended for Samsung SmartThings and Samsung Connect users and may not yet support all functionality found in each app’s native experience.
Wink
Wink
About
Say goodbye to fumbling with the light switch when you walk into a dark house with your hands full. Cortana makes it easier than ever to control your Wink-compatible lights, outlets, switches, and thermostats.
Getting started
Sign in with your Wink account.
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for tips to save money on my car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for DIY tips for my home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive about smart home technology.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for tips to save money on my car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive for DIY tips for my home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Progressive about smart home technology.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to turn on.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to launch Forza Horizon 4.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Xbox what can I say?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to record that.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to turn on.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to launch Forza Horizon 4.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Xbox what can I say?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Xbox to record that.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Alexa”
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“... add milk to my shopping list”
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“... set the temperature in my home to 72 degrees”
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“Hey Cortana, open Alexa”
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“... add milk to my shopping list”
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“... set the temperature in my home to 72 degrees”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit to tell me about my activity summary.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Fitbit I drank 12 ounces of water.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how far have I traveled today?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many steps do I have left?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many calories do I have left to eat? ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit to tell me about my activity summary.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Fitbit I drank 12 ounces of water.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how far have I traveled today?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many steps do I have left?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Fitbit how many calories do I have left to eat? ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for brunch recipes by Ina Garten.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network when Giada is on next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for the recipes on now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for grilled chicken recipes by Bobby Flay.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network what’s on tonight.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for brunch recipes by Ina Garten.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network when Giada is on next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for the recipes on now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network for grilled chicken recipes by Bobby Flay.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Food Network what’s on tonight.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Z100 on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Drake on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on iHeartRadio.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Insurance Advisor.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor to find an agent.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor what is liability?”
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“Hey Cortana, open Insurance Advisor.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor to find an agent.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insurance Advisor what is liability?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner if the BA flight to Edinburgh is on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner how much does it cost to get to Dubai?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner when is the best time to visit Seoul?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner if the BA flight to Edinburgh is on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner how much does it cost to get to Dubai?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Skyscanner when is the best time to visit Seoul?”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play 90.3 on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play KEXP on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, play NPR Hourly News on TuneIn.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Samsung to start my robot vacuum.”
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“Hey Cortana ask Samsung what is the status of my dishwasher?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Samsung to set air conditioner to Turbo.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Samsung to start my robot vacuum.”
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“Hey Cortana ask Samsung what is the status of my dishwasher?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Samsung to set air conditioner to Turbo.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather tonight in Paris.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky is it going to rain today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky for the weather tonight in Paris.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Darksky is it going to rain today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Domino's to place my Easy Order.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Domino's and track my order.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Domino's to start a new order.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Domino's to place my Easy Order.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Domino's and track my order.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Domino's to start a new order.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to show my urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail if I have any urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to check my email.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to show my urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail if I have any urgent emails.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Knowmail to check my email.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool for Microsoft.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool how my watchlist is doing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool for a market update.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool for Microsoft.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool how my watchlist is doing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask The Fool for a market update.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to book a hair coloring in Bellevue.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to find a manicure for tomorrow afternoon.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to find dog groomers nearby.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to book a hair coloring in Bellevue.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to find a manicure for tomorrow afternoon.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask MyTime to find dog groomers nearby.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch to fix my roof.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch about status for my roof project.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch to find a landscaping professional.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch to fix my roof.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch about status for my roof project.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Porch to find a landscaping professional.”
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“Hey Cortana, open safety moments.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask safety moments.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell TalkLocal that I need a plumber to repair a broken water heater.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Talk Local to repair my toilet.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Talk Local my roof is leaking.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell TalkLocal that I need a plumber to repair a broken water heater.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Talk Local to repair my toilet.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Talk Local my roof is leaking.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print comics from today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print crosswords.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print my calendar for today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a coloring page.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a notebook paper.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a help page.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print comics from today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print crosswords.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print my calendar for today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a coloring page.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a notebook paper.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask HP Printer to print a help page.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to start.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to play a new round.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to guess who I am thinking of.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to start.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to play a new round.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Akinator to guess who I am thinking of.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple for my approvals.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple for my todo list.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple to show all.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple for my approvals.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple for my todo list.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ApproveSimple to show all.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Baby Stats to add poop and pee.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Baby Stats to add feeding.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask baby stats to get stats.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Baby Stats to add poop and pee.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Baby Stats to add feeding.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask baby stats to get stats.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender how to make a Manhattan. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender what I need to make Strawberry Daiquiri”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender to continue.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender how to make a Manhattan. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender what I need to make Strawberry Daiquiri”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bartender to continue.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft to play my flash briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Insights with Microsoft for my briefing.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Classic Rock on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play Jazz on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, play RapCaviar on Spotify.”
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“Hey Cortana, talk to TRIGGER C M D.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask TRIGGER C M D to run Calculator on Office.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask TRIGGER C M D to run Reboot on Raspberry Pi.”
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“Hey Cortana, talk to TRIGGER C M D.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask TRIGGER C M D to run Calculator on Office.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask TRIGGER C M D to run Reboot on Raspberry Pi.”
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“Hey Cortana, add an appointment to my calendar”
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“Hey Cortana, what time is my first meeting?”
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“Hey Cortana, add an appointment to my calendar”
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“Hey Cortana, what time is my first meeting?”
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“Hey Cortana, tell me something weird.”
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“Hey Cortana, what do you like?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's $5 in Euros”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 20 euros to dollars.”
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“Hey Cortana, what's $5 in Euros”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 20 euros to dollars.”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of facetious?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of science?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of facetious?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the definition of science?”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the living room thermostat to 68.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it cooler in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the living room thermostat to 68.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it cooler in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, what new emails do I have?”
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“Hey Cortana, do I have any new emails from Michelle?”
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“Hey Cortana, what new emails do I have?”
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“Hey Cortana, do I have any new emails from Michelle?”
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“Hey Cortana, what’s the capital of Djibouti?”
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“Hey Cortana, give me a fact.”
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“Hey Cortana, what's Microsoft’s stock at?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my phone?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my phone?”
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“Hey Cortana, is my flight on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the status of UA 888?”
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“Hey Cortana, is my flight on time?”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the status of UA 888?”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on humidifier.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on humidifier.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim living room.”
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“Hey Cortana, what can you do?”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to auto mode.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to auto mode.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn my thermostat up.”
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“Hey Cortana, set [Name] to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn [Name] down.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn my thermostat up.”
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“Hey Cortana, set [Name] to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn [Name] down.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on Hue lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, brew some coffee.”
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“Hey Cortana, it's movie time.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on Hue lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, brew some coffee.”
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“Hey Cortana, it's movie time.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim the lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, change the lights to blue.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim the lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, change the lights to blue.”
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“Hey Cortana, create a shopping list.”
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“Hey Cortana, pull up the Tailspin Toys presentation”
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“Hey Cortana, search my documents.”
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“Hey Cortana, pull up the Tailspin Toys presentation”
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“Hey Cortana, search my documents.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get bread when I’m at the supermarket.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to check the mailroom when I get to the office.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get bread when I’m at the supermarket.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to check the mailroom when I get to the office.”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text”
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“Hey Cortana, when's my package going to arrive?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my package?”
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“Hey Cortana, when's my package going to arrive?”
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“Hey Cortana, where's my package?”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get this for Scarlet’s birthday. [Then attach a photo]”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to get this for Scarlet’s birthday. [Then attach a photo]”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play Shape of You.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play I Took a Pill in Ibiza.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play Cake by the Ocean.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play Shape of You.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play I Took a Pill in Ibiza.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Starfish Drive to play Cake by the Ocean.”
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“Hey Cortana, what are my suggested reminders?”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the entrance light.”
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“Hey Cortana, make living room light pink.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the entrance light.”
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“Hey Cortana, make living room light pink.”
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“Hey Cortana, dim bedroom light.”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text.”
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“Hey Cortana, send a text.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to take out the recycling every Wednesday at 5pm.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to go to school at 10am tomorrow.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to take out the recycling every Wednesday at 5pm.”
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“Hey Cortana, remind me to go to school at 10am tomorrow.”
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“How do you say hello in Cantonese?”
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“How do you say hello in Cantonese?”
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“Hey Cortana, how many teaspoons are in a cup?”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 8 ounces to cups”
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“Hey Cortana, how many teaspoons are in a cup?”
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“Hey Cortana, convert 8 ounces to cups”
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“Hey Cortana, what's the weather?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ambient Sounds for Crickets.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ambient Sounds for Cows Mooing.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Ambient Sounds.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ambient Sounds for Crickets.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ambient Sounds for Cows Mooing.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Ambient Sounds.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Anthem Player.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Anthem Player to play the anthem of Canada.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Anthem Player to play the anthem of France.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Anthem Player.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Anthem Player to play the anthem of Canada.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Anthem Player to play the anthem of France.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to give me some applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to listen to applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to play some applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to give me some applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to listen to applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Applause to play some applause.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for random verse.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for random verse.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Art of War for next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to send help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to alert Lisa.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to alert My Family.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to send help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to alert Lisa.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Buddy to alert My Family.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral where I can vote.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral if I can vote if I am living overseas.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral if there is a dress code.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral where I can vote.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral if I can vote if I am living overseas.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Barbados Electoral if there is a dress code.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Woot deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Meh deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Electronics Woot.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Woot deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Meh deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bargain Buddy for the Electronics Woot.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Big Oven how do I make pancakes.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Big Oven to give me a cherry pie recipe.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Big Oven what ingredients do I need for lasagna?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Big Oven how do I make pancakes.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Big Oven to give me a cherry pie recipe.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Big Oven what ingredients do I need for lasagna?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my bank account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my Duke Energy account due date?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my Century Link account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my bank account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my Duke Energy account due date?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bill Tracker what is my Century Link account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, open Blackjack.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Blackjack to Deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, start Blackjack.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Blackjack.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Blackjack to Deal.”
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“Hey Cortana, start Blackjack.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry when is the next ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry how much space is avaialble on the next ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry when is the last ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor tomorrow?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry when is the next ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry how much space is avaialble on the next ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Washington State Ferry when is the last ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor tomorrow?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bucket List to give me a good idea.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bucket List to suggest an item for today.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bucket List to get one done.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bucket List to give me a good idea.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bucket List to suggest an item for today.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bucket List to get one done.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Capital One.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One what's my account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One to make a credit card payment.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Capital One.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One what's my account balance?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Capital One to make a credit card payment.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Cat Facts.”
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“Hey Cortana, launch Cat Facts.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Cat Facts to say meow.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Cat Facts.”
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“Hey Cortana, launch Cat Facts.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Cat Facts to say meow.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, what is a redemption of stock?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, how long are intangibles amortized?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, what is the standard mileage rate?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, what is a redemption of stock?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, how long are intangibles amortized?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Answer Connect, what is the standard mileage rate?”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio to play Dash 1.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio whats playing right now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio to play Hip Hop.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio to play Dash 1.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio whats playing right now.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Dash Radio to play Hip Hop.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Digital Counselor what my major should be.”
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“Hey Cortana, see if Digital Counselor can help me pick a major.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Digital Counselor I need help picking a major.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Digital Counselor what my major should be.”
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“Hey Cortana, see if Digital Counselor can help me pick a major.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Digital Counselor I need help picking a major.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn on the light.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn off the light.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn on the plug.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn on the light.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn off the light.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask ripple control to turn on the plug.”
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“Hey Cortana, launch Ghost Detector. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ghost Detector to catch a ghost.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Ghost Detector to detect a ghost. ”
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“Hey Cortana, launch Ghost Detector. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Ghost Detector to catch a ghost.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Ghost Detector to detect a ghost. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy what's happening today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy what's for lunch tomorrow.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy about sports on Friday.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy what's happening today.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy what's for lunch tomorrow.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Gwynedd Mercy about sports on Friday.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, talk to Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, talk to Go Go Car.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to scare me. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to play something creepy.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to play a sound.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to scare me. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to play something creepy.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Haunted House to play a sound.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Headline News to get me the latest headlines from Asia. ”
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“[After skill is open] Next headline, previous headline.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Headline News to get me the latest headlines from business.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Headline News to get me the latest headlines from Asia. ”
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“[After skill is open] Next headline, previous headline.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Headline News to get me the latest headlines from business.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Headspace.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Headspace I'm ready to meditate.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Headspace I'm ready for bed.”
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“Hey Cortana, open Headspace.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Headspace I'm ready to meditate.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Headspace I'm ready for bed.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the bedroom lights.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the coffee maker.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me a fact. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me trivia.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me something. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me a fact. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me trivia.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Internet of Things facts to tell me something. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree for quote for purchasing a home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree for refinance quotes.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree to find the best offer for me.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree for quote for purchasing a home.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree for refinance quotes.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Lending Tree to find the best offer for me.”
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“Hey Cortana, launch Magic Trick.”
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“Hey Cortana, start Magic Trick.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for random passage.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for help.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for random passage.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Meditations for next.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist for some conversation.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist to start a new session.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist to talk about life.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist for some conversation.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist to start a new session.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask My Therapist to talk about life.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, make it warmer.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn up the temperature in my bedroom.”
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“Hey Cortana, set my thermostat to 68 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the kitchen light.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the bedroom brightness to 50%.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the living room light.”
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“Hey Cortana ask Powerball Helper to get me my lottery numbers. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Powerball Helper to give me some numbers.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Powerball Helper for the last numbers.”
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“Hey Cortana ask Powerball Helper to get me my lottery numbers. ”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Powerball Helper to give me some numbers.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Powerball Helper for the last numbers.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my price changes.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my boards.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products from Amazon.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my shoes from Zappos.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my price changes.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my boards.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products from Amazon.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my shoes from Zappos.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bedtime Story.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bedtime Story to Deborah.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bedtime Story to configure.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bedtime Story.”
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“Hey Cortana, tell Bedtime Story to Deborah.”
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“Hey Cortana, ask Bedtime Story to configure.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
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“Hey Cortana, set the temperature to 72 degrees.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
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“Hey Cortana, turn off the ceiling fan.”
Progressive
Progressive
About
Progressive helps you save money with tips on car care, car shopping, and car insurance. It also provides useful DIY tips for your home on curb appeal, smart home technology and moving.
Getting started
Hey Cortana, open Progressive.
Xbox
Xbox
About
Interact with your Xbox One console via Cortana, using just your voice. Turn your Xbox One on and off, launch games and apps, play and pause videos, and more, all from any Cortana-enabled device or Cortana apps on iOS and Android.
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa
About
Amazon Alexa is the brain behind Echo and Alexa Devices. Using Alexa is as simple as asking a question – just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. In this experience, Alexa is always ready to answer questions, create shopping lists, control your smart home, and much more.
Getting started
It’s easy to get started with Alexa. Simply enable the Alexa skill and link it to your Cortana account. Then, just say “Cortana, open Alexa” on your Windows device and talk to Alexa as you normally would. Alexa and Cortana are always getting smarter, so new features like music and audible will be available soon.
Terms & Requirements
Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos and motion marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Fitbit
Fitbit
About
Checking on your fitness goals, stats and progress is easier than ever with Fitbit on Cortana. Just use simple voice commands or ask Cortana questions to get the information you need to stay inspired. Learn how much activity you have had for the day, how you've been sleeping, which workouts you've done this week or even log food and hydration stats.
Getting started
It is easy to get started with the Fitbit skill. Simply connect your accounts by signing-in with your Fitbit username and password, and start asking Cortana about your Fitbit activity. Happy stepping!
Terms & Requirements
Cortana and Microsoft, Inc. do not directly receive your Fitbit data from your device, but Cortana does store and retain your interactions through Cortana, which may contain portions of your Fitbit data. Your interactions with Cortana are governed by Cortana’s privacy terms.
Food Network
Food Network
About
Food Network is now available on Cortana. If you've ever watched Food Network and found yourself thinking, "I'd love to make that, it'll be a snap" just ask Cortana for the recipe. With the new Food Network skill, it's quick and easy to get the recipes from your favorite shows and chefs. You can ask for recipes by ingredient, course or chef. You can also search our TV schedule by show, chef and time/date to find showtimes and episode details. To get started, simply ask Cortana to “talk to Food Network."
iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio
About
All Your Favorite Music and Radio in One Free App. Named "the best streaming radio app" (CNET), iHeartRadio is the only music app that features thousands of the country's best live radio stations AND custom stations you control. LISTEN TO THE BEST OF LIVE RADIO iHeartRadio brings you thousands of real radio stations covering Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Rock, Talk, News, Sports, and Comedy. CREATE CUSTOM MUSIC STATIONS Choose your favorite artist and iHeartRadio does all the work to create your station from our library of 20 million songs and 800,000 artists.
Getting started
Install and launch the iHeartRadio app from the Store, then say commands like "Play Z100 on iHeartRadio" or "Play Bruno Mars on iHeartRadio."
Insurance Advisor
Insurance Advisor
About
Confused by insurance? Insurance Advisor by Safeco is here to help! Cortana can answer questions you may have like, “What is umbrella insurance?” as well as assist in finding a quote by connecting you with a top-rated Safeco agency in your area. Think of it as your personal insurance concierge!
Skyscanner
Skyscanner
About
Always wondered whether your flight is on time or how much that flight to your dream destination will cost? With the Skyscanner Cortana skill you don't have to ask yourself - just ask Skyscanner!
Getting started
You can open the skill by simply saying "Open Skyscanner." Then, follow up with a question on the status of your flight, how much would it cost you to go on holiday, or what's the best time to go to a place. Location should be enabled.
TuneIn
TuneIn
About
From guitar solos to solo home runs, it's audio to take you anywhere. Listen to all your favorite sports, music, news, podcasts and audiobooks. Hear it all in the palm of your hand with TuneIn -- your everything audio app.
Getting started
Install and launch the TuneIn app from the Store, then say commands like "Play 94.9 FM on TuneIn.
Samsung Smart Home
Samsung Smart Home
About
Control your Samsung appliances with Cortana.
Getting started
To get started, register your smart appliances using the Samsung Connect or Smart Home app on your iOS or Android device. Say “Hey Cortana, talk to Samsung" to Cortana and you will see the Samsung account login page. Link your Samsung account by signing in with the account used in the Samsung Smart Home app or Samsung Connect.
DarkSky
DarkSky
About
Dark Sky will answer your questions about the current weather conditions, the upcoming forecast, and historical weather.
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
About
Want pizza? Build a new order from scratch, place your Easy Order, reorder your most recent Domino’s order, and track your order using Domino’s Tracker®.
Getting started
Authorize the skill by signing in to your Domino's Pizza Profile. Don't have one? You can create one at Dominos.com.
Intelligent Inbox Assistant
Intelligent Inbox Assistant
About
Shows only your most urgent emails, so you can be more productive at work and on-the-go.
Getting started
At first use, you will be prompted to login and connect to your O365 account. Once logged in, the connection to Knowmail will be made.
Terms & Requirements
O365 accounts only.
The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool
About
Check the market and the stocks that matter to you, and build a watchlist of the companies you want to track … all in plain English.
MyTime
MyTime
About
Check real-time availability, book and manage appointments at nearby local businesses. Book appointments at nearby businesses across a variety of service categories including beauty, pets, fitness, home services, health, and automotive.
Getting started
Ask Cortana to find nearby service providers like dog groomers, hair stylists, massage therapists, and many more. Then tell Cortana who you want to book to get real-time pricing, availability, and instantly confirmed appointments.
Porch
Porch
About
Porch is your partner to help maintain, care for and improve the value of your home. Any time you want something done on your home, just ask Porch, your personal Home Assistant. All projects done through Porch are backed by the Porch Guarantee. If you're ever not happy with the result of a project, just text us and we'll make it right, guaranteed.
Getting started
Start by asking Porch for help with any home projects on your To Do List. Then you’ll get quotes, set a time that works for you and a Pro will take care of your projects. You only pay after the job is completed.
Safety Moments
About
Speak (and/or display) a random Safety Moment. A Safety Moment is an informational brief on a health safety or environmental topic.
Getting started
Simply say: Hey Cortana, open Safety Moments.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is for educational purposes only. All content is the property of its respective owners.
TalkLocal
TalkLocal
About
TalkLocal helps you connect with and get estimates from the best local service professionals, usually within a few minutes. We compare and rank all local service professionals based on reviews, call analytics, social media data, and job preferences and notify them immediately of your service needs over the phone. Up to 3 service professionals can respond and call you directly.
Getting started
TalkLocal will require the user to provide their location (5 digit zipcode) and phone number (10 digit phone number) to allow the skill to complete and process a request.
HP Printer
HP Printer
About
Say hello to voice-activated printing.
Getting started
You will need an HP web-connected printer to use the HP Printer skill. Just say “Hey Cortana, talk to HP Printer” and follow the instructions on how to get your printer’s email address.
Akinator
Akinator
About
Challenge Akinator to see if he can guess who you are thinking of by asking you some questions.
Getting started
When skill triggers, just answer questions asked by Akinator. To leave a game, you can say "quit".
Terms & Requirements
Suitable for all ages.
ApproveSimple
ApproveSimple
About
ApproveSimple by Capriza makes it easy to consolidate all your approvals, from a variety of systems, into one easy to manage approval queue which can be accessed directly from Cortana. You can review pending requests queue and approve or reject items using voice commands as well as view attachments such as receipts and invoices.
Baby Stats
Baby Stats
About
Babies like stats! Baby Stats allows you to track stats (feedings, wet and stool diapers and weights) for your baby.
Terms & Requirements
Windows phone is not currently supported. This skill provides no advice to parents as to what should be tracked. It only provides the ability to. It is up to parents and their health care providers to determine what is best for the baby.
Bartender
Bartender
About
Bartender by BigOven provides recipes for cocktails and mixing instructions
Getting started
Ask Bartender how to make your favorite cocktail, mix ingredients and enjoy the drink! If something distracts you in the middle of recipe, simply ask Bartender to continue when you are ready
Terms & Requirements
Intended to be used and accessed by people who are 21+ years of age.
Insights with Microsoft
Insights with Microsoft
About
Intelligent business insights and inspiration delivered to you daily.
Spotify
Spotify
About
Love music? With the Spotify skill and Cortana, you can now play your favorite songs and albums with your voice.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook, select Music and sign in with your Spotify account.
Terms & Requirements
The Spotify skill works on Windows 10 PCs and Harman Kardon Invoke smart speakers. Spotify premium account required to use the skill on the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker.
TRIGGERcmd
TRIGGERcmd
About
Run commands on your computers with TRIGGERcmd.
Getting started
Authorize the skill by signing in with your TRIGGERcmd account. Don't have one? You can create one at triggercmd.com.
App notification mirroring
App notification mirroring
About
Get app notifications from your phone to your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Calendar
Calendar
About
Cortana can help manage your schedule.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to Permissions to allow Cortana to manage your calendar.
Chit chat
About
Get fun facts, quotes, and witty repartee.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and use your imagination!
Currency conversion
Currency conversion
About
Get currency conversion rates.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’ll convert all kinds of currencies for you.
Dictionary
Dictionary
About
Cortana can look up definitions for you.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’s a dynamo at defining.
ecobee
ecobee
About
Control your ecobee using Cortana.
Getting started
Setup and register your ecobee device before connecting it to Cortana.
About
Cortana helps get updates and take action on new emails from O365, Outlook.com and Gmail accounts.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to ‘Connected Services’ to allow Cortana to manage your email accounts. Available on speaker.
Facts
About
Cortana can find all kinds of info for you.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’s a world class web searcher.
Finance
About
Get stock prices.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask. She’ll get you quotes, but you’ll have to decide when to buy and sell on your own!
Find my phone
Find my phone
About
Get help finding your phone via geo-location or ringer.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone, and turn on locations permissions in the Permissions section of the notebook.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Flight tracker
Flight tracker
About
Get alerts and info about your upcoming flights.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Travel and you can add a flight number to track.
Geeni
Geeni
About
Simple and Magical Smarthome. Control your Geeni devices using Cortana.
Getting started
Just choose Geeni from the "Connected Home" part of your Cortana notebook and log in using your Geeni account.
Terms & Requirements
Smart Home control using the Geeni skill for Cortana requires compatible devices and a Geeni account.
Help and tips
About
Get help figuring out what Cortana can do.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask! She’ll give you tips and info on her skills.
Honeywell Lyric
Honeywell Lyric
About
Take control of your comfort with your Honeywell Lyric Round™ Wi-Fi Thermostat - Second Generation, Lyric™ T5 Wi-Fi and T6 Pro Wi-Fi Thermostats with Cortana.
Getting started
Click on Notebook and then Connected Home, choose Honeywell Lyric skill and sign in with your credentials. Cortana uses the name of your thermostat that can be set within the Lyric mobile app.
Honeywell Total Connect Comfort
Honeywell Total Connect Comfort
About
Control your comfort through the power of your voice with Cortana’s Honeywell skill for Total Connect Comfort thermostats.
Getting started
Click on Notebook and then Connected Home, choose the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort skill and sign in with your credentials. Cortana uses the [Name] of your thermostat. This name can be easily changed on the MyTotalConnectComfort.com website.
Terms & Requirements
Supports all internet connected TCC thermostats. RedLINK TCC thermostats are supported only when connected with a RedLINK Internet Gateway.
IFTTT
IFTTT
About
IFTTT (pronounced like gift but without the g) is the free way to get all your apps and devices talking to each other. Connect Cortana with IFTTT and your only limit is your imagination.
Getting started
Only four steps to get started: 1. Visit ifttt.com/cortana 2. Click “Connect” to sign in or sign up for an IFTTT account 3. Continue on to connect your Cortana to IFTTT 4. Turn on any Applets you'd like or create your own from scratch!
LIFX
LIFX
About
Make life a little easier by controlling your lights with the LIFX Cortana skill.
Getting started
Head to the Cortana Notebook, select Connected Home. Choose LIFX from the list and sign in with your LIFX credentials.
List
About
Get help staying organized with lists.
Getting started
Open Cortana settings and enable "Hey Cortana", then ask Cortana to create a list. Or type ‘Make a list’ in the search box.
Local device search
Local device search
About
Have Cortana find things on your PC for you.
Getting started
Cortana will pull up any documents you've saved locally to your PC if you ask using voice or typing in the search box.
Location reminder
Location reminder
About
Get reminders based on your location.
Getting started
Say "Hey Cortana, set a reminder…" (if you have 'Hey Cortana' enabled), or type your reminder in the search box.
Missed call notification
Missed call notification
About
Get missed call notifications and text a reply from your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Package tracking
Package tracking
About
Have Cortana track your packages.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Permissions and switch on Communications history so Cortana can recognize package confirmation emails. You can also add package info manually in the Packages section of the notebook.
Photo reminder
Photo reminder
About
Add a photo to your reminder to help remember something that catches your eye.
Getting started
Create a reminder, then when you’re prompted to confirm, select the photo icon to add a picture from your camera roll or take a new one.
Starfish Drive
Starfish Drive
About
You can use this skill to play your own music stored in Google Drive. This skill relies on you having an account on www.starfishmint.com. This account links up with skill when you first interact with it.
Getting started
1. Get an account on https://www.starfishmint.com/audio 2. You need to have Google account and music stored in cloud. We cannot play songs stored on your phone or PC. 3. Subscribe to Starfish services if you do not have a subscription already. You can subscribe after you login to our website. There is a 24 hour trial period available for trying out our services. 4. Link your Google drive account to Starfish Account. You can link in Starfish Drive area on Starfish's website. 5. Link your account with Cortana. This gets triggered when you first access this skill on Cortana. 6. You can play all your songs by using the first example phrase. 7. To play subset of your songs you will need to name your files with keywords. So if you have Ed Sheeran songs then name all files from Ed Sheeran with the word "Ed Sheeran" somewhere in the name.
Terms & Requirements
This skill will not work on Windows Phone. This skill is not endorsed by Google and we are only using Google's public API to access your music files.
Suggested reminder
About
Get reminder suggestions based on email.
Getting started
When you tell someone that you’ll do something in an email Cortana will offer to remind you, so you can follow through on the important stuff.
TP-Link Kasa
TP-Link Kasa
About
Kasa is a simple way to manage your home from anywhere.
Getting started
To experience a seamless experience please make sure of the following factors: (1) You have an active TP-Link account. (2) You have TP-Link Smart Home devices visible in your Kasa app. (3) For each of the devices you want to control outside Kasa app, you have remote control enabled. (4) The name of the device in the Kasa app follows good naming convention. For more instructions, please visit the FAQ page at https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-2100.html.
Terms & Requirements
Please refer to product packaging for terms and conditions and safety guidelines.
Text from PC
Text from PC
About
Have Cortana send a text to a contact from your PC.
Getting started
Sign in to Cortana on your phone. Then go to Cortana settings on your PC and switch on Send notifications and information between devices.
Terms & Requirements
Android-only.
Time reminder
Time reminder
About
Get recurring reminders based on time.
Getting started
Say "Hey Cortana, set a reminder…" (if you have 'Hey Cortana' enabled), or type your reminder in the search box.
Time to leave alert
Time to leave alert
About
Get an alert when it’s time to leave to make an appointment on time.
Getting started
Open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Go to Permissions and switch on Location so Cortana understands where you are. Then go to Getting around and select your notifications.
Translation
Translation
About
Translate words and phrases into other languages.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask, she’s a tremendous translator!
Unit conversion
Unit conversion
About
Convert units for cooking, measuring, or anything else.
Getting started
Make sure you have "Hey, Cortana" enabled, and ask, she’s a consummate converter!
Weather
About
Get weather updates and info wherever you are.
Getting started
To enable local weather info and a weekly weather report on Cortana home page, open Cortana and select the Notebook icon. Then go to Permissions and switch on Location so Cortana can understand where you are.
Ambient Sounds
Ambient Sounds
About
Ambient Sounds will create a random playlist of up to 15 sounds from freesound.org given your search phrase.
Anthem Player
Anthem Player
Applause
Applause
About
Get a round of applause in any situation with the Cortana Applause skill. Ask for an applause and have a whole crowd of people cheering for you!
Art Of War
Art Of War
About
The Art of War skill displays or speaks verses of The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
Ask My Buddy
Ask My Buddy
About
If you have fallen, or need help, use Ask My Buddy to quickly ask your own Personal Alert ? Network to check on you. Please ask your family, friends, a care giver, or a neighbor to be part of your network, and make a plan with them for what it means if you send them an alert.
Getting started
An Ask My Buddy account is required. Visit www.AskMyBuddy.net to get started. Please note we use 'Sign in with Microsoft' so the registered email address should be the same as the address registered with Microsoft. The passwords do not need to be the same.
Terms & Requirements
The content of this skill is appropriate for most users. This skill includes dynamic content and account linking.
Barbados Electoral
Barbados Electoral
Bargain Buddy
Bargain Buddy
About
Find out the daily deal from merchants like Woot and Meh by asking Cortana. Enables Cortana to tell you the current deal-of-the-day from several daily deal websites and how much it costs. Currently supports: - Woot - Meh - Home Woot - Electronics Woot - Computers Woot - Tools Woot - Sport Woot - Accessories Woot - Kids Woot - Sellout Woot - Wine Woot - Shirt Woot.
BigOven
BigOven
About
BigOven is recipes made simple. Use the BigOven Cortana skill to find recipes, ingredient lists and step by step instructions.
Bill Tracker
Bill Tracker
About
Check any of your account's balance and payment due date.
Getting started
To get started, try saying "Hey Cortana, talk to Bill Tracker" and connect with your Sophtron account by signing in with your Sophtron account email and password.
Blackjack
Blackjack
Washington State Ferry
Washington State Ferry
About
Don't miss the boat! Get the next departure times for any route in the Washington State Ferry system. If you can't make it, ask for the ferry after that. You can also get information about remaining space. You can always say "Help" to find out more about what Washington State Ferry can do or "Goodbye" to end a session.
Terms & Requirements
It is your responsibility to verify all information directly. Use of this application acknowledges that any loss or damage of any kind that occurs as a result of the use of this applications, messages, or content are solely your responsibility.
Bucket List
Bucket List
About
A full list of inspiration. What will you get done today?
Getting started
Simply start by asking for an item on your bucket list.
Capital One
Capital One
About
From tracking your spending to making a payment, now you can manage your Capital One accounts with Cortana from Microsoft. (Available only on Invoke by Harmon Kardon)
Getting started
To connect your accounts, select “Connect”. Once you review and accept the “Terms and Conditions,” you can enter your Capital One username and password and get started (including creating an optional personal key). Now you can talk to Cortana about your Capital One accounts using the Invoke by Harmon Kardon.
Terms & Requirements
Currently, this skill only works on the Invoke by Harman Kardon.
Cat Facts
Cat Facts
About
If you've ever wanted to know more about your feline overlords, Cat Facts is for you! Get fun cat facts at any time. Almost one hundred facts available! Contact us or suggest new facts: catfacts@vokkal.co
Getting started
No authentication or setup needed.
CCH AnswerConnect
CCH AnswerConnect
About
The CCH® AnswerConnect Tax Assistant will help answer your Federal Tax questions.
Dash Radio
Dash Radio
About
Dash Radio was created by the world’s biggest DJ’s who became fed up with the limitations of regular FM radio (and hate internet playlists that pose as radio powered by soulless computers). Together, we formed Dash with one goal: to provide the best radio platform in the world. This means all the variety you ever wanted with zero commercials… oh ya, all live 24/7, for free. Visit dashradio.com to get a overview over all stations & genres.
Terms & Requirements
Note: This skill provides dynamic content that might be offensive to users.
Digital Counselor
Digital Counselor
EQL Ripple
EQL Ripple
About
EQL Ripple Skill is designed to control Ripple series smart gadgets including smart plug, smart light bulb…etc.
Ghost Detector
Ghost Detector
About
Ghost Detector uses highly advanced technology to detect spirits and beings from the beyond! Collect Ghost Bux by detecting and capturing ghosts. However, you can only capture one per day. Our Ghost Detector scientists are hard at work developing improvements, gadgets and missions that you will be able to unlock with Ghost Bux. There are hundreds of possible ghosts, see if you can catch them all!
Getting started
No authentication or setup needed.
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elem
Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elem
About
Start your day off right. Find out what's happening at the school, what's on the menu, and get the sports schedule for any day of the year.
GoGoCar
GoGoCar
About
GoGoCar helps in answering customer's frequently asked queries on car-related topics. It helps the customer to select and know more details of the car there by helping them to choose a car.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is associated with GoGoCar LLC. It is purely for informational purpose. It doesn't violate any rules that abide with Cortana.
Haunted House
Haunted House
About
Haunted House provides a random scary sound to fill any moment with suspense. Ask Cortana to open Haunted House and a spooky sound will be chosen at random.
Headline News
Headline News
About
Headline News gets you the latest headlines. You can also request headlines from a particular region or from categories like business, tech, sports and entertainment.
Headspace
Headspace
About
Headspace is meditation made simple. With our Cortana skill, it’s even easier to build a meditation practice that fits into your daily schedule.
Terms & Requirements
Any advice or other materials in the Products are intended for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be relied upon and are not a substitute for professional medical advice based on your individual condition and circumstances. The advice and other materials we make available are intended to support the relationship between you and your healthcare providers and not replace it. We are not liable or responsible for any consequences of your having read or been told about such advice or other materials as you assume full responsibility for your decisions and actions. In particular, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representation or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the advice, other materials and information published as part of the Products.
Insteon
Insteon
About
Use your voice to control Insteon connected switches, outlets, thermostat, and more.
Getting started
Sign in with your Insteon account.
Terms & Requirements
Requires Insteon devices and the Insteon Hub (2245-xxx).
Internet of Things Facts
Internet of Things Facts
About
A chunk of interesting facts about IoT.
Getting started
Simply start by asking for an Internet of Things fact.
Lending Tree
Lending Tree
About
Lending Tree helps you get the best deal possible on your loans, period. By giving consumers multiple offers from several lenders in a matter of minutes, Lending Tree makes comparison shopping easy.
A Magic Trick
About
Have Cortana play an amazing guess-the-number trick.
Getting started
Cortana will start by having you pick a number from 1 to 100. Don't tell her your number, though! Cortana will then walk you through some arithmetic on that number and at the end Cortana will speak the number you wind up with. Use these words to help you through the steps: * Start Over - to start by choosing your start number * Pause or Wait - to give yourself a bit more time * Repeat - to have Cortana repeat the last step * Previous - to have Cortana repeat the previous step Have a pencil and paper if you want to write down your steps. Have fun!
Meditations
Meditations
About
Meditations will display or narrate versus from Marcus Aurelius Meditations.
My Therapist
My Therapist
About
Engage in a conversation with a digital therapist. This skill is based on ELIZA, a chatbot first implemented in 1966 by Joseph Weizenbaum.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is not meant to replace a mental health professional. If you need help, check https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
Nest
Nest
About
"Hey Cortana, make it warmer in here." The Nest Thermostat learns the temperature you like when you're home. And it turns itself down when you're away so you save energy. You can control it from the Nest app. And now, you can even use your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your Nest account.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue
About
With the Philips Hue skill and Cortana, you can now interact with your Philips Hue lights.
Getting started
Go to the Cortana Notebook and select Connected Home. Sign in with your Philips Hue account.
Powerball Helper
Powerball Helper
About
Open our Powerball Number Generator skill and Cortana will help choose a random selection of numbers for your ticket. You can also ask "Hey Cortana ask Powerball helper for last lottery numbers" and this will return the latest winning numbers! As this skill is used to generate lottery numbers, this skill may not be suitable for all ages.
Personal Shopping Assistant
Personal Shopping Assistant
About
Start by saying “Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant to sign in”. Follow the steps: 1. Install the assistant on your browser, 2. Login, 3. Try the skill on Cortana. The shopping assistant automatically remembers all your browsed products. Find other places to buy. Save products you like to your boards and get automatic price alerts! Learn more: https://psa.microsoft.com
Getting started
Save time and save money with Personal Shopping Assistant from Microsoft! Shop on your browser and get back to your products, say “Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products”, “Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my products from Amazon”, “Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my boards”. To get price alerts, say “Hey Cortana, ask Shopping Assistant for my price changes”.
Terms & Requirements
Get the assistant on your browser from https://psa.microsoft.com.
Short Bedtime Story
Short Bedtime Story
About
Have Cortana tell a short bedtime story personalized with your child's name (or your name; or your pet's name!).
Getting started
There are currently several bedtime stories. If you want to fix issues with names like if Bedtime thinks "Taylor" is a girl instead of a boy, or if Bedtime mispronounces the name like "Allie" comes out "Ellie", you can use the companion website http://bedtime.webguild.com. First get a Linking Code by asking, "Hey Cortana, ask Bedtime Story to Configure". Have a notepad handy to write down the info. Also at the Bedtime website, you will be able to disable any stories you don't want to hear and you will be able to author your own stories tailored to your family.
SmartThings / Samsung
SmartThings / Samsung
About
With the SmartThings / Samsung Connect skill for Cortana, you can now control a wide range of smart home devices with your voice.
Getting started
Sign in with your SmartThings account.
Terms & Requirements
This skill is intended for Samsung SmartThings and Sa