If you’re like most people, you probably use your voice to control your devices. But have you ever thought about using your voice to pay for things? Amazon’s Alexa can help you do just that! Here are four ways to use Alexa to pay for gas with voice commands:
- Open the Alexa app and say “Alexa, ask Exxon how much gas is left in my tank.”
- Open the Exxon app and say “Alexa, ask Exxon how much gas is left in my tank.”
- Open the Google Maps app and say “Alexa, ask Google where the nearest Exxon is.”
- Open the Apple Wallet app and say “Alexa, ask Apple Wallet how much money am I spending today.” ..
How to Pay for Gas with Alexa
From there, visit any participating gas station, pull up to any pump, and say “Hey Alexa, pay for gas” to your Echo Auto or other compatible device.
Upon hearing the phrase, Alexa will recite and ask you to confirm the station location you’re at. Say “Yes,” and Alexa will then ask for the pump number that you want to use.
After Alexa confirms the pump number, she will say “Are you ready for me to activate Pump #?”
To use this, you’ll need either an Echo Auto, some Echo Buds, the Alexa app, or some eligible third-party products that use Alexa Built-In. For the list of products, visit Automotive Devices with Alexa Built-In.
How to View Your Alexa Gas Purchases
What Can’t Alexa’s Pay for Gas Do?
When pumping fuel, Alexa cannot be prompted to fill up the tank based on a specific dollar amount. However, users can manually stop the pump whenever they’d like.
Lastly, not all states allow users to pump their own gas. New Jersey, Oregon, and the city of Huntington, New York do not allow gas retail customers to pump their own gas.
For a list of all participating stations, visit Find a Station Near You.
