The Amazon Alexa app is free to download and use. It’s available on iOS, Android, and Fire OS devices. While the app itself doesn’t cost anything, you’ll need an Amazon account to use it. The app allows you to manage your Alexa-enabled devices, play music, create shopping lists, set reminders, and much more.
Connecting the Alexa app to compatible smart home devices like lights, locks, and thermostats lets you control them remotely. You can also create routines to automate tasks. For example, you could set up a routine to turn on your lights and adjust the thermostat when you get home.
The Alexa app integrates with various music services such as Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio. You can select songs or playlists and listen on your Alexa-enabled devices. Creating speaker groups allows you to play music across multiple compatible Echo devices for a multi-room audio experience.
Managing your daily tasks is simplified with the Alexa app. You can view and edit shopping and to-do lists, receive weather and news updates, and manage timers and alarms, all from your mobile device. Staying connected with family and friends is also possible through features like Drop In, which provides instant two-way communication with compatible Echo devices. You can also make calls or send messages to supported Alexa-enabled devices without incurring additional charges. Keep in mind that while the Alexa app is free, using some features may require subscriptions to services like Amazon Music or Spotify.
