Amazon Alexa Internet agent Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/Amazon-Alexa Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/Amazon-Alexa Also known as: Alexa Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 21, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Amazon Alexa, virtual assistant program developed and sold by the e-commerce company Amazon. Users can interact with Alexa by speaking to any device programmed to include it. The program is most commonly found on smart speakers (e.g., the Amazon Echo), smart displays, television sets, and glasses but is also available for smartphones, car systems, and headphones. Additionally, users can utilize Alexa smart home features with smart plugs, lights, sensors, and other such devices. Alexa’s primary competitors are Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, and Bixby by Samsung. Users can activate the program by simply stating the name “Alexa,” though it is possible ...(100 of 971 words)

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