19 - Alexa Timers Example Skill

This is an example template that shows how to use timers in a custom Alexa skill. It also includes code that shows how to implement support for voice permissions.

Prerequisites

• An Amazon Developer Account

Overview

1. Create an Alexa-Hosted skill for Node.js
2. Require timer permissions
3. Require the axios npm package
4. Define a timer item
5. Check for permissions when skill is launched
6. Add the AskForPermissionsConsentRequestdirective
7. Handel the Connections.Response
8. Set time when user affirms prompt to start timer

Resources

• https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/smapi/voice-permissions-for-timers.html
• https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/smapi/alexa-timers-api-reference.html