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Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

The Verge
Jul 23, 2026 at 09:15 PM
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Amazon is updating Alexa Plus with AI capabilities to handle complex smart home instructions. The update enables seamless integration with devices from brands like Bosch, iRobot, and Whirlpool, automatically routing requests to the correct device. For instance, users can ask Alexa to select specific washing machine cycles based on natural language descriptions, such as choosing a cold wash for delicate items.

Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, Eufy, and others, while automatically routing requests to the correct device.

In an example shared by Amazon, a person with a supported washing machine can say, "Alexa, my kid's soccer jersey could use a deep clean, but the tag says cold wash only." From there, Alexa Plus would navigate the washer's cycle options and choose the correct setting. The new integrations are powered by Amazon's new AI developer to …

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