Alexa, open DVD Netflix!

If you have an Alexa-enabled device such as Amazon Echo, you can enable the DVD Netflix skill for Alexa. It will let you add movies as well as hear what's next in your queue, and get recommendations.

Enable

Setup Alexa

  • • Click the enable button above or use the Amazon Alexa mobile app on your device.
  • • Search for and select the DVD Netflix skill. Click the Enable button.
  • • Link your account by entering your DVD Netflix account details.
  • • Say "Alexa, open DVD Netflix!"

Add a movie to my Queue.

"Alexa, tell DVD Netflix to add Forrest Gump to my Queue."
"I have added Forrest Gump to your Queue. Would you like me to move it to the top?"
"Yes"
"Ok, I've moved it to the top."

What's next

"Alexa, ask DVD Netflix what's next."
"Looks like Forrest Gump is next in your queue."

Recommend something

"Alexa, ask DVD Netflix to recommend something."
"A top pick for you is Green Book. It averages 4 stars. Would you like me to add it to your queue?"
"Yes"
"I have added Green Book to your Queue. Would you like me to move it to the top?"
"No"
"Ok, I didn't move it."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are all the DVD Netflix functions?

    To get a list of functions just say: "Alexa, ask DVD Netflix for help"

  • Alexa is saying, "Sorry, I didn't get that." What do I do?

    Please repeat your command to Alexa after the blue activity light ring goes out.

    If you're still having trouble, you could try opening the DVD Netflix skill first.

    "Alexa, open DVD Netflix." "Recommend Something."

  • Alexa is saying, "There was a problem, try again in a few moments." What do I do?

    Please repeat your command to Alexa after the blue activity light ring goes out. If your problem continues, ensure you have successfully linked the DVD Netflix skill to your DVD Netflix account.

    If you're still having trouble, you could try opening the DVD Netflix skill first.

    "Alexa, open DVD Netflix." "What's next in my Queue?"

  • Alexa is unable to find the DVD Netflix skill.

    You must first enable and link the skill from amazon.com by clicking the Enable button at the top of this page and logging into DVD Netflix.

  • Can I set up or change the settings of my Amazon Alexa without a smartphone?

    Yes, you can set up and control Alexa by going to alexa.amazon.com in your web browser.

  • I'm having trouble re-enabling the DVD Netflix skill.

    To re-enable the DVD Netflix skill, you should disable the skill from Alexa and unlink your DVD Netflix account before attempting to re-enable.

    See "How do I disable the DVD Netflix skill from Alexa" for disabling and unlinking.

  • How do I disable the DVD Netflix skill from Alexa?

    Like all Alexa skills, it can be disabled through your account at alexa.amazon.com or in the mobile app.