Amazon Alexa

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Audio handling

By default, Alexa-enabled devices stream audio to the cloud when they detect the wake word or Alexa is activated by a button.digprjsurvey.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Availability limit

Alexa+ feature availability varies by region.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Company headquarters

Amazon’s principal corporate offices are located in Seattle, Washington.ir.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Conversational assistant

Alexa+ supports natural conversation, remembers context, and offers four response styles: Brief, Chill, Sweet, and Sassy.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Integrations

Alexa+ works with services including Philips Hue, Roborock, OpenTable, Vagaro, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Ticketmaster.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Mobile app

The Alexa app lets users manage Alexa-enabled devices, use the assistant on the go, control smart home devices and music, and use Alexa Skills.digprjsurvey.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Privacy controls

Users can review and delete Alexa voice recordings, transcripts, and typed requests in Alexa Privacy settings.digprjsurvey.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Recording indicator

Echo devices show a visual indicator when recording a request to stream to the cloud, and some devices can play an audible tone when audio is sent.digprjsurvey.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Routines

Users can create custom Routines by voice that combine actions such as adjusting lights, playing music, and sharing the weather forecast.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Smart home

Alexa can control compatible smart home devices, including lights, switches, plugs, thermostats, cameras, locks, televisions, and robot vacuums.digprjsurvey.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Tasks

Alexa+ can help users research topics, plan, generate content, shop, make reservations, book rides, and schedule services.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Web access

Alexa+ is available through Alexa.com for research, planning, content generation, and continuing conversations across devices.aboutamazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

What it is

Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, available on devices from Amazon and third-party manufacturers.developer.amazon.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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