Amazon expands Alexa Plus to the web, allowing users to manage tasks, control smart homes, plan meals and discover content directly from a browser
Alexa Plus is now available on web (Image: Amazon)
Amazon’s AI-powered smart assistant Alexa Plus is now available on the web through Alexa.com. Amazon said Alexa Plus is no longer limited to smart speakers, phones or tablets, and can now run directly in a desktop or laptop web browser for early-access users. The company said the web version is aimed at letting people manage tasks, get information and control devices without switching between apps or devices.
Alexa Plus is the next-generation version of Amazon’s voice assistant, powered by generative AI. It is designed to be more conversational and capable than earlier Alexa versions, offering more natural interactions and the ability to handle a wider range of tasks.
What Alexa Plus on web offers: Details
According to the company, the new web experience places Alexa Plus in a familiar browser layout with a text-based chat interface and a navigation sidebar. Users can ask questions, plan trips, explore complex topics or work through multi-step tasks using a keyboard and a larger screen.
The web interface includes quick links to features such as smart home controls, calendars, shopping lists and recent chats, allowing users to continue their tasks without leaving the browser.
As mentioned, Alexa Plus on the web can take action on users’ behalf. This includes managing to-do lists, adjusting thermostats, making reservations and helping plan meals that factor in dietary preferences. Amazon said the web interface keeps context across sessions, allowing users to start a task in a browser and continue it later on another device without losing previous interactions.
According to Amazon, this introduces a new way to interact with and work alongside Alexa Plus. Along with the redesigned Alexa mobile app, which adopts an agent-focused layout, Alexa Plus will be available across multiple platforms, including desktops, mobile devices and home setups. Amazon said it plans to continue expanding Alexa Plus with additional interaction methods and features over time.
Amazon has shared some examples of what Alexa Plus on the web can do:
Managing everyday tasks:
Users can upload documents, emails or images to Alexa.com. Alexa Plus can extract key details, add events to calendars and remember information such as appointments or schedules for later reference.
Smart home controls:
Smart home devices can be managed directly from the Alexa.com interface. Users can control lights, thermostats, door locks and security cameras without switching apps.
Finding entertainment:
Alexa Plus can help users discover movies and shows, suggest themed watchlists and recall recommendations on Fire TV to start playback without browsing through multiple apps.
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