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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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