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Alexa+ Expands: Your AI Helper Now on the Web

Las Vegas, USAMonday, January 5, 2026
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Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, is now available on the web and mobile devices.

Alexa+ Goes Everywhere

  • New Website: Alexa.com for chatting with Alexa+
  • Mobile App Update: Chatbot-style interface for easier interaction
  • Features:
  • Manage family calendar, to-do lists, dinner reservations
  • Plan movie nights with personalized recommendations
  • Control smart home devices
  • Add items to Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods cart
  • Find recipes
  • Integrated Services: Angi, Expedia, Square, Yelp

Family-Focused Features

  • Navigation sidebar for quick access to frequently used features
  • Share personal documents, emails, and calendar access with Alexa+
  • Manage family life, from school holidays to doctor's appointments

Usage Statistics

  • 76% of Alexa+ usage is for tasks other AIs can't do
  • 24% of usage overlaps with other AI capabilities
  • Over 10 million consumers have access to Alexa+
  • Users have 2-3x more conversations with Alexa+ than the original Alexa
  • Shopping increased by 3x, recipe usage by 5x, smart home control by 50%

Availability

  • Initially available to Early Access customers
  • 97% of Alexa devices support Alexa+
  • Low single-digit opt-out rate after trying Alexa+

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