How to Download Xbox Game Pass Games Using Alexa

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Amazon and Microsoft recently announced a partnership that allows Xbox Game Pass subscribers to download games and get the latest updates on the service using Alexa commands.

Alexa integration is currently only available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the US, but Amazon says it plans to launch the feature in other countries soon. The Xbox Games Pass skill works on all Alexa-enabled devices, including Echo smart speakers, Echo Buds, smartphones via the Alexa app, or even in your car via Echo Auto, but you need to enable the skill first.

To turn it on, say “Alexa, turn on the Xbox Games Pass skill.” You can also enable it from the Alexa Skills webpage or the Skills & Games menu in the Alexa mobile app. Once enabled, Alexa can tell you what games are available, help you find specific titles, or even download games to your console remotely.

You can use most of these commands right away, but you need to pair your Xbox with Alexa before it can download games for you. There are two ways to do this:

Using the Alexa mobile app

  1. Open the Alexa app on your iPhone or Android device.
  2. Open the side menu and click Add Device.
  3. Select “Game Console”.
  4. Select “Xbox”.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

  1. First, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & System> Settings> General> Power Mode & Startup and select Instant On.
  3. Then go to Profile & System> Settings> Devices & Connections> Digital Assistants.
  4. Select the Enable digital assistants radio button.
  5. Sign in to your Xbox account when prompted.

Once your Xbox is linked to Alexa, say “Alexa, install (game name) from Xbox Game Pass” to start downloading.

If you need even more Alexa on your Xbox One or Series X / S, you can download the Alexa Xbox app from the Microsoft Store. The app lets you access your console’s digital assistant to check the weather and news, control smart home devices, and use voice commands to navigate your Xbox and even launch games.

[ PCMag ]

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