Optional voice shortcut

Different Alexa devices and generations may respond differently to a short phrase like “Alexa, I’m Awake.” Some may open the skill, while others may give an unrelated response (test yours to hear its response).

To make Alexa respond the way you expect, you can create a simple voice shortcut by saying:

Alexa, whenever I say I’m Awake, open the I’m Awake skill.

Alexa will confirm that it created a routine. After that, you can just say:

Alexa, I’m Awake.

This shortcut may take noticably longer to start because Alexa is running it through a Routine. The benefit is that the phrase becomes more reliable across different Echo devices.

At night

When you wake up in the middle of the night, say:

Alexa, I’m Awake (if the response is unexpected, see the Optional voice shortcut, above.)

Somna uses your saved preset or settings automatically. There is nothing else to choose in the moment.

Presets

Presets are the main way to use I’m Awake. They keep the experience simple while still letting you choose the kind of support that fits the moment.

Quiet Night

A slower, quieter version for a still mind.

Uses: quiet mind · standard · quiet · sleep

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to switch to preset quiet night

Sleep Again

Brief and soft, with as little to take in as possible.

Uses: calm · short · soft · sleep

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to switch to preset sleep again

Easy Morning

Gentle support when waking early has tomorrow in view.

Uses: early wake · standard · grounding · tomorrow

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to switch to preset easy morning

Deep Reset

A slightly fuller version with a steadier tone.

Uses: calm · standard · soft · character

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to switch to preset deep reset

Optional voice shortcut

Different Alexa devices and generations may respond differently to a short phrase like “Alexa, I’m Asleep.” Some may open the skill, while others may give an unrelated response.

To make Alexa respond the way you expect, you can create a simple voice shortcut by saying:

Alexa, whenever I say I’m Asleep, open the I’m Asleep skill.

Alexa may confirm that it created a routine. After that, you can usually just say:

Alexa, I’m Asleep.

This shortcut may take a few seconds longer to start because Alexa is running it through a Routine. The benefit is that the phrase becomes more reliable across different Echo devices.

Browse presets

You do not need to remember every preset name. You can browse them.

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to browse presets Alexa, ask I’m Awake for the next preset Alexa, ask I’m Awake for the previous preset

When the current preset feels right, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to use this preset

That saves the preset and begins the script.

Or choose one directly:

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to switch to preset sleep again

Replay

If you want the same experience again, use replay language.

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to play again Alexa, ask I’m Awake to replay last

Play again uses your current saved preset or settings. Replay last repeats the last response when available.

Partner Mode

If someone is nearby, Partner Mode adds a very short opening before the main script so the experience feels gentler in a shared bed.

It does not change the main preset. It only adds a brief preface.

Alexa, ask I’m Awake to turn on Partner Mode Alexa, ask I’m Awake to turn off Partner Mode Alexa, ask I’m Awake is Partner Mode on

Check your settings

If you want to hear what is currently selected, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Awake what are my current settings

If you want to hear your current preset, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Awake what preset am I using

Most people can stay with presets. Settings are there only if you want them.

Advanced options

Most people can stay with presets. Length, style, and focus are optional settings for people who want more control.

Length

Length changes how much is said.

• short — minimal, quick, simple
• standard — longer, more settling

Alexa, ask I’m Awake what is my length Alexa, ask I’m Awake to set length to standard

Style

Style changes how the voice feels.

• soft — gentle and slow
• grounding — steady and reassuring
• quiet — slower and more spacious

Alexa, ask I’m Awake what is my style Alexa, ask I’m Awake to set style to soft

Focus

Focus changes where the deeper message gently leads.

• sleep — return to rest
• tomorrow — let go of tomorrow’s concerns
• character — deeper calm and clarity

Alexa, ask I’m Awake what is my focus Alexa, ask I’m Awake to set focus to sleep