Alexa通话时如何输入#（井号）与*（星号）符号？

I’ve run into this exact issue before! It took a bit of trial and error to figure out the right voice commands that Alexa actually picks up reliably. Here are the solutions that worked for me:

• Use the correct voice terms for symbols

  • For the * symbol: Skip saying "asterisk" — Alexa recognizes "star" way better. Just say "star" when you need to input this symbol.
  • For the # symbol: Both "pound" and "hash" work, but I’ve found speaking slowly and pausing slightly after any preceding numbers helps with recognition. For example, instead of rushing through "1 asterisk pound", try "1, star, pound" with small gaps between each part.

• Break down commands step-by-step
  If the automated menu requires a sequence like "enter your ID then press * followed by #", don’t try to say the whole thing at once. Instead:

  • First, say "Alexa, input [your ID number]"
  • Wait for a brief confirmation, then say "Alexa, input star"
  • Then follow up with "Alexa, input pound"
    This step-by-step approach avoids overwhelming Alexa and improves accuracy, especially with longer sequences.

• Pre-add symbols to your contact notes
  If you call this number frequently, save it in your phone’s contact list with the full sequence (e.g., 1-XXX-YYY-ZZZZ,*,#). Then you can just say "Alexa, call [contact name]" and Alexa will automatically process the symbols included in the saved number.

A quick tip: Make sure you’re in a quiet space when giving these commands — background noise can throw off Alexa’s recognition even with the right terms.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者user1691949