Amazon Alexa app gets major redesign with enhanced home controls
Alexa, Amazon's popular voice assistant, has received a significant update to its mobile app, introducing a host of new features designed to streamline user experience and enhance smart home management. The revamped app prioritizes customization, putting frequently used devices and features within easy reach.
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Favorites Take Center Stage
A key highlight of the updated app is the prominent placement of Favorites on the Home page. This feature allows users to quickly access their most-used devices and features, including shopping lists, to-do lists, and recently played music. Supported device types include Echos, lights, plugs, switches, locks, cameras, thermostats, and temperature sensors.Home Shortcuts Bar for Organized Access
The introduction of a Home Shortcuts Bar further enhances organization and accessibility. This bar categorizes devices and showcases popular Alexa features, such as shopping lists, alarms, and Routines. Users can customize the rotating carousel at the top of the Home page to suit their preferences. Additionally, the bar provides real-time device status updates, such as the number of lights on or the temperature in a specific room. This feature is currently available for users with 20 or fewer devices, with plans to expand it in the coming months.Streamlined Activity Section
The Activity section has undergone a revamp, with time-sensitive information like timers, upcoming alarms, and reminders now stacked neatly, reducing clutter on the Home page.Source - Amazon
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