Alexa’s A-List: Which Celebrity Voices Are at Your Command?

If you’re an Alexa user looking to add some personality to your virtual assistant, you might be wondering which celebrity voices are available on Alexa. With the rise of virtual assistants, more and more companies are incorporating celebrity voices into their products.

Amazon’s Alexa is no exception.

Amazon has partnered with several famous personalities to offer their voices as an option for Alexa’s responses, giving users a chance to hear their favorite celebrities in a new context. From musicians to actors and comedians, there are a variety of celebrity voices to choose from, each with its unique charm and quirks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the famous voices available on Alexa, and what you can expect from each of them.

Which Celebrity Voices Are Available on Alexa

Amazon has partnered with a variety of celebrities to offer their voices as an option for Alexa users. Here are some of the celebrity voices that are currently available on Alexa:

1. Samuel L. Jackson – The iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson offers his distinctive voice to Alexa users. With Jackson’s voice, you can have Alexa tell you jokes, set alarms, and even sing you a happy birthday. However, it’s worth noting that this voice pack comes with a warning for explicit language, so it may not be suitable for all users.
2. Melissa McCarthy – Actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy lends her voice to Alexa, providing a comedic touch to the virtual assistant. McCarthy’s voice can be used to set alarms, tell jokes, and give weather updates.
3. Shaquille O’Neal – NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s voice is available for Alexa users who want a bit of sports commentary in their day. Shaq’s voice lets you hear sports news, set reminders, and even get motivational quotes.
4. Rebel Wilson – The Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson offers her voice as a fun option for Alexa users. With Wilson’s voice, you can set timers, play games, and hear her tell jokes.
5. Anthony Hopkins – The legendary actor Anthony Hopkins offers his commanding voice to Alexa users. With Hopkins’ voice, you can hear the news, set alarms, and even get some insightful quotes.
6. Gordon Ramsay – Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay brings his fiery personality to Alexa. With Ramsay’s voice, you can get cooking tips, set timers, and even get some playful insults thrown your way.
7. Snoop Dogg – Rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg’s voice is available for Alexa users who want a bit of hip-hop flavor in their virtual assistant. With Snoop’s voice, you can hear him tell jokes, give weather updates, and even play some trivia games.

In addition to these celebrity voices, Amazon also offers several character voices, such as the voice of Darth Vader from Star Wars and the voice of Samuel the Sloth from the animated movie Zootopia.

It’s important to note that not all of these celebrity voices are available in all regions or languages. Amazon also notes that these celebrity voices may only be available for a limited time, so if you’re a fan of a particular celebrity, be sure to try out their voice pack while it’s still available.

How to Get Celebrity Voices on Alexa

If you’re interested in adding a celebrity voice to your Alexa device, you’ll need to follow a few steps to get started. Here’s a breakdown of how to purchase and enable celebrity voices on Alexa, as well as how to change Alexa’s voice on your phone.

Purchasing Celebrity Voices From Amazon

The first step is to purchase the celebrity voice of your choice from the Amazon Alexa Skills Store. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Alexa app: To get started, open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap on the menu button: In the upper left-hand corner of the app, you’ll see a menu button with three horizontal lines. Tap on this button to access the app’s menu.
3. Select “Settings”: Scroll down the menu until you see the “Settings” option. Tap on this to access your Alexa settings.
4. Choose “Alexa Voice Responses”: Once you’re in the Settings menu, select “Alexa Voice Responses.”
5. Scroll down and select “Celebrity Voices”: Within the Alexa Voice Responses menu, you should see an option for “Celebrity Voices.” Tap on this to see the list of available celebrity voices.
6. Choose your preferred celebrity voice: Browse through the list of available celebrity voices and select the one you want to purchase.
7. Complete your purchase: Follow the prompts to complete your purchase of the celebrity voice pack. Once your purchase is complete, the voice should be available on your Alexa device.

Here are the detailed steps to purchase celebrity voices from the Alexa website:

1. Log in to your Amazon account and search for “Alexa celebrity voices“.
   • Open your preferred web browser and visit Amazon’s website. Log in to your Amazon account if you haven’t already.
   • In the search bar, type “Alexa celebrity voices” and hit enter or click the search button.
2. Choose from the list of celebrity voice skills.
   • Scroll down the page to see all the available celebrity voices.
   • Click on the celebrity voice you want to purchase, such as Samuel L. Jackson or Melissa McCarthy.
3. Select Buy Now with 1-Click, then confirm if prompted.
   • On the voice skill page, click on the “Buy now with 1-Click” button.
   • If prompted, confirm the purchase by clicking “Buy now“.
4. Choose whether you want the explicit or clean version. You can change this later in the Alexa app.
   • Some celebrity voice skills come in both explicit and clean versions.
   • Choose the version you want to use by clicking on the corresponding button.
5. Say “Alexa, enable celebrity name” to activate the celebrity voice skill on your connected Echo devices.
   • After purchasing the celebrity voice skill, open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
   • Go to “Settings” > “Device Settings” > choose the Echo device you want to enable the celebrity voice skill on.
   • Under “Language,” select the language you want to use with the celebrity voice.
   • Under “Alexa Voice,” select the celebrity voice you just purchased.
   • Once enabled, you can say “Alexa, enable celebrity name” to activate the celebrity voice skill on your connected Echo devices.

That’s it! You have successfully purchased a celebrity voice and enabled it on your Alexa device. Enjoy the new voice and the fun interactions with your virtual assistant.

Enabling Celebrity Voices on Echo

Here are the detailed steps to enable celebrity voices on your Amazon Echo device:

1. Say, “Alexa, introduce me to CELEBRITY NAME“.
   • First, make sure that the celebrity voice you want to enable is available for your Echo device.
   • Say, “Alexa, introduce me to Samuel L. Jackson” or “Alexa, introduce me to Melissa McCarthy,” or “Alexa, introduce me to Shaquille O’Neal“.
2. Choose the “Hey, CELEBRITY’S FIRST NAME” wake word.
   • Alexa will ask you to choose the wake word you want to use for the celebrity voice skill.
   • For example, if you enable Samuel L. Jackson’s voice, you can choose to say “Hey, Samuel” instead of “Alexa” to wake up your device.
3. Enable the celebrity voice skill.
   • When activating the celebrity voice skill on your Echo devices for the first time, you may be asked to say, “Alexa, enable CELEBRITY NAME“.
   • Follow the instructions provided by Alexa to enable the celebrity voice skill.
4. Choose between explicit and clean versions.
   • For some celebrity voice skills, you may be asked to choose between the explicit and clean versions.
   • The explicit version may include some profanity, while the clean version will censor any inappropriate language.
   • Choose the version you prefer by saying “Explicit” or “Clean version” with your command, or turn explicit content on or off in the Alexa app.

That’s it! You have successfully enabled a celebrity voice on your Amazon Echo device. Now you can use the celebrity voice to ask questions, set reminders, and perform other tasks just like you would with the default Alexa voice. Enjoy the fun interactions with your virtual assistant!

Changing Alexa’s Voice on Your Phone

You can also change Alexa’s voice on your smartphone or tablet, even if you don’t have an Echo device. Here’s how:

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
   • Make sure you have the latest version of the Alexa app installed on your smartphone.
   • If you don’t have the app, download it from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Go to the Devices tab and find “Echo & Alexa“.
   • Tap on the “Devices” tab located at the bottom of the screen.
   • Find the “Echo & Alexa” section and select it.
3. Find the device you want to modify.
   • Find the device you want to modify the voice settings for from the list of devices.
4. Open your Echo’s Settings page.
   • Tap on the name of the device you want to modify to open its settings page.
5. Scroll down and tap on Alexa’s Voice.
   • Scroll down the settings page and find the “Alexa’s Voice” option.
6. Choose your voice.
   • Tap on “Alexa’s Voice” and you will be presented with a list of available voice options.
   • Choose the voice you want to use for Alexa by tapping on it.
   • Once you have made your selection, exit the settings page and your changes will be saved.

That’s it! You have successfully changed Alexa’s voice on your smartphone. The next time you use your Alexa-enabled device, the new voice you selected will be used.

With these steps, you can enjoy the celebrity voices of your favorite stars on your Alexa device. Keep in mind that not all celebrity voices are available in all regions or languages, so you may need to check for availability before making a purchase.

Free Celebrity Voices for Alexa

As of May 2023, there are no free celebrity voices for Alexa. All celebrity voices currently available on Alexa require a one-time purchase fee of $4.99. Some skills may offer an explicit and clean version, which users can choose between, but both versions require the same purchase fee.

Amazon periodically releases new celebrity voices for Alexa, but they all come with the same fee. It’s important to note that the availability of celebrity voices may vary by region, language, and device compatibility.

How to Change Alexa Voice to Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most popular celebrity voices available on Amazon Alexa. If you want to switch your Alexa’s voice to that of the acclaimed actor, it’s a quick and easy process that can be completed with just a few simple steps. Here’s how you can change Alexa’s voice to Samuel L. Jackson:

1. Purchase the Samuel L. Jackson celebrity voice pack. This can be done by visiting the Amazon website and searching for “Samuel L. Jackson Alexa” or by using the Alexa app on your smartphone.
2. Enable the Samuel L. Jackson voice on your Alexa device by saying “Alexa, introduce me to Samuel L. Jackson” or “Alexa, enable the Samuel L. Jackson voice“.
3. Choose whether you want the explicit or clean version of the voice. You can do this by saying “Alexa, switch to the explicit/clean version” or by toggling the setting in the Alexa app.
4. Change the wake word to “Hey Samuel” by saying “Alexa, change the wake word to Hey Samuel” or by using the Alexa app. You can set “Hey Samuel” or “Hey Sam” as your wake word for the Samuel L. Jackson voice by saying “Alexa, change the wake word to Hey Samuel” or “Alexa, change the wake word to Hey Sam“.
5. Start using the Samuel L. Jackson voice by asking Alexa questions or giving commands as you normally would. The voice pack includes a variety of responses and interactions that feature Jackson’s signature style and personality.

That’s it! With these simple steps, you can change Alexa’s voice to Samuel L. Jackson and enjoy hearing the actor’s iconic voice respond to your commands.

Disabling Explicit Content on Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa allows users to enable or disable explicit content for celebrity voices. If you want to disable explicit content for a celebrity voice on Alexa, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the “More” icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on “Settings“.
4. Scroll down and select “Voice Responses” under the “Alexa Preferences” section.
5. Tap on “Celebrity Personalities“.
6. Find the celebrity voice you want to modify and tap on it.
7. Look for the “Explicit Language” toggle switch and turn it off to disable explicit content.

Once you’ve turned off explicit content for a celebrity voice, Alexa will censor any explicit language used by that celebrity voice, making it more suitable for all audiences.

It’s worth noting that this setting applies only to the specific celebrity voice you’ve chosen, and you’ll need to follow these steps separately for any other celebrity voices you’ve enabled. Additionally, some celebrity voices may not have an explicit content toggle, in which case you’ll need to rely on the default language settings for your device.

Santa Claus Voice on Alexa

If you’re looking to add some festive fun to your home this holiday season, you can enable the Santa Claus voice on your Amazon Alexa-enabled device. Here’s how to do it:

1. Ensure that your Amazon Alexa-enabled device is compatible with the Santa Claus voice. The voice works with almost all Echo devices available, except for the first-generation Echo, Echo Dot, and wearables. Fire Tablets and the Fire TV are also not currently supported.
2. Say, “Alexa, enable ‘Hey Santa’.” This command will activate the Santa Claus voice on your device. Alternatively, you can click on this link and tap “Enable” to get started.
3. If you have an Echo device in Kids mode, open that device’s settings section in the Alexa app, scroll down to the wake word section, and turn on “Hey Santa.”
4. If you have multiple Alexa devices, you’ll need to enable the Santa Claus voice on each device separately using the “Alexa, enable ‘Hey Santa'” command.

Once you’ve enabled the Santa Claus voice, you can enjoy several festive features. For example, you can ask Santa for the weather, play holiday music, and hear jokes and stories. Just remember that this voice option is only available during the holiday season, so make the most of it while it lasts!

Conclusion 

There are currently a few celebrity voices available on Alexa, such as Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Melissa McCarthy, and Santa Claus.

By following the simple steps provided by Amazon, users can easily purchase and enable their favorite celebrity voices on their Echo devices. Whether it’s for entertainment or convenience, the addition of celebrity voices to Alexa provides a fun and unique experience for users.