Testing the Template Alexa Skill
Explore how to test your custom Alexa skill using the Alexa test console and an actual Alexa device. Understand the process of launching the skill by invocation name, interacting via voice or typing, and the importance of real device testing for accurate voice recognition. This lesson prepares you to confidently validate your skill's functionality before deployment.
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The test console
Click on the “Test” tab.
Once we click on the Test tab, the test simulator opens. This is where we can test out our Skill without having an actual Alexa device.
An alert may appear requesting to use your computer’s microphone. Click “Allow” to enable testing the Skill with your voice, just like if you were talking to an Alexa-enabled device.
First we need to enable testing for this Skill. From the drop-down menu ...