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

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
The Verge Thursday 23 July 2026, 21:15 UTC By Emma Roth 1 min read
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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."

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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[Image text:] 783:36 Alexa+ Early Access Actually can you make it for 2 weeks on Friday Checking availability. Brasserie La Banque has availability for two on Friday, July 31st at 7:00 PM. Would you like me to make this reservation? Brasserie La Banque n04:00 PM - 10:00PM (843)779-1800
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