Voice in a Can

Voice in a Can

Watch and phone app for Alexa

218 ratings
151 reviews
$1.99 Free
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Control your smart home devices, ask questions, manage lists, and set timers using Alexa on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy hands-free voice commands without needing to say "Alexa."

βœ“Alexa voice control
βœ“Smart home device management
βœ“Shopping list management
βœ“Timer and alarm setting
βœ“Siri Shortcut integration
βœ“Watch complication support
βœ“Automatic listening on launch
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What's New in Voice in a Can

2.20

February 12, 2026

Bug fix for a crash when connecting

5

In-App Purchases

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This does not change the behavior of the app

User reviews

Great app

It does exactly as described and I have to say is perfect for controlling my smart Home straight from my Apple Watch. Also very worthy of note, I had a question and contacted Damian the developer. Even on Easter Saturday he came back to me within 10 minutes and offered fantastic customer service. Five stars all round.
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Awesome app

Thank you so much for this!!!

Works with Apple Watch

I wanted an easy to use app to use with Alexa switches and it works well. And tech support are brilliant

Exactly what I was looking for

Great app. The only problem is half the time it doesn’t automatically listen when I open the app even though I have it set to listen when launched.

Perfect function once it’s set up. Sad to learn it went end-of-life

I’m sad to learn that this niche, but super useful app has gone end-of-life due to changes at Amazon and their Alexa Voice Service. The app worked every bit as well as any other Alexa voice speaker that I had, and let me access my Alexa voice functions without having to go through the buggy and ever-changing Alexa app. It was a nice bonus that I felt like I had better control of the microphone in the Voice in a Can app than I do with the official app. It looks like Amazon, at some point in 2024, stood up a new Works With Alexa certification program for things such as Tizen apps and such to act as an Alexa device. I don’t know if it’s worth the effort for D. to pursue that, but I’m grateful to them for maintaining this app for so long.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App freezes or crashes on launch

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS/watchOS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to control music playback

Feature

Improved Apple Watch app design

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Siri Shortcuts integration

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Expanded Alexa functionality

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FAQ

What does Voice in a Can do?

Voice in a Can is an application that brings Alexa's functionality to your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It allows you to control smart home devices, ask general questions, manage shopping lists, set timers, and more, all through voice commands.

What are the key features of Voice in a Can?

Key features include controlling smart home devices, asking general questions, adding/removing items from shopping lists, setting timers, and using Siri Shortcuts to launch the app. It also supports watch complications and automatic listening on launch, with the option to disable the "Alexa" wake word.

Is Voice in a Can free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There is an optional in-app purchase available in the Settings section for users who wish to support the creator. This purchase does not alter the app's functionality.

What devices is Voice in a Can compatible with?

The app is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 and newer. It also works on iPhone and iPad. Installation to the watch is controlled via your phone, and it's recommended to place your watch on a charger to speed up the process.

Can I listen to music or audiobooks with Voice in a Can?

No, Amazon does not permit third-party apps like Voice in a Can to play music, audiobooks, or certain daily news content. It also cannot be used for announcements or drop-in features.