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Manage your smart home devices, control music, and organize your day with voice commands. This app allows you to set up and interact with compatible devices, discover new skills, and stay connected with others. It learns your preferences for a personalized experience.
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2.2.766815.0
September 24, 2026
Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
Our smartest AI assistant yet
6 issues
Alexa unable to link to Apple Music account
Alexa unable to properly control smart plugs and lights
7 requests
More customization options for routines
Better integration with third-party apps
The app allows you to manage Alexa-enabled devices, control music playback, view shopping and to-do lists, set reminders, and check timers. It also enables hands-free voice control by saying 'Alexa' when the app is active on your screen.
Key features include setting up and controlling smart home devices, connecting to music services, creating speaker groups for multi-room audio, discovering and enabling Alexa skills, and using Drop In to communicate with compatible Echo devices.
The app itself is free to download and use. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements, and its functionality is tied to compatible Alexa-enabled devices which may have their own costs.
The app is designed to work with Alexa-enabled devices, such as Echo devices, and compatible smart home products like lights, locks, and thermostats. It can also be used on mobile devices with the app installed.
You can use the app to view and edit shopping and to-do lists on the go, get weather and news updates, and manage timers and alarms. It helps keep track of your daily tasks and information.
