This page shows the commands I’m Asleep understands. You do not need to memorize them. Set it up during the day, then schedule it in the Alexa app.
Most people only need these setup commands.
Alexa, open I’m Asleep Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to browse presets Alexa, ask I’m Asleep for the next preset Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to use this preset Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set transition standard Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set to adult Alexa, ask I’m Asleep what are my settingsDifferent Alexa devices may respond slightly differently. If one launch phrase does not work, try another.
Alexa, open I’m AsleepOther launch phrases:
Alexa, open I’m Asleep Skill Alexa, launch I’m Asleep Alexa, start I’m Asleep Alexa, ask I’m AsleepI’m Asleep is designed to be set up during the day and scheduled in the Alexa app. The start time is controlled by the Alexa Routine, not inside the skill.
Alexa app → Routine → Add action → Start I’m AsleepChoose your wake style, transition length, and audience before scheduling.
Wake style controls how the morning feels.
Use these only if you already know the preset name.
Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set preset to gentle wake Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set preset to steady wake Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set preset to start moving Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set preset to quiet wakeTransition controls how much wake runway Somna has before you need to be up.
Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set transition short Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set transition standard Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set transition long Alexa, ask I’m Asleep what is my transitionShort is about 9.5 minutes. Standard is about 15 minutes. Long is about 22.5 minutes.
Choose the audience during setup. I’m Asleep remembers it for scheduled playback.
Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set to adult Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set to teen Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to set to youthOther ways to say it:
Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to use adult Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to use teen Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to use youthUse this to hear your current wake style, transition, and audience.
Alexa, ask I’m Asleep what are my settings Alexa, ask I’m Asleep what am I using Alexa, ask I’m Asleep to describe my wake timingMost people do not need these. They are useful for testing or for manually starting part of the wake ladder.
Most people only need wake style, transition, audience, and an Alexa Routine. Everything else is optional.