Amazon’s smart assistant Alexa makes daily tasks simpler and homes smarter. The voice assistant has been a part of Indian households for six years now. The company claims that the devices with Alexa (like Echo smart speakers or Fire TV Stick) have been purchased by customers from across 99% pin codes in India and have been shared equally amongst users residing in metro and non-metro cities.To celebrate the anniversary, Amazon has announced deals on several Alexa-powered products on its e-commerce platform.

Alexa 6th anniversary deals: Details

To celebrate Alexa’s 6th anniversary customers can visit www.amazon.in/alexaanniversary to grab up to 50% off on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV Stick, and Alexa smart home combos. Some of the other deals include: Flat 49% off on Alexa smart home combo – Echo Dot 4th Gen (with clock) + Wipro Simple Setup 9W smart bulb at Rs 3,899; Flat 59% on Echo Pop Gift twin packs with Wipro Simple Setup 9W smart bulb – buy it for Rs 4,898, and Flat 40% off on the best-selling Fire TV Stick – get it for Rs 2,999 only.

New Alexa features available for users

As customers are pairing more devices with Alexa to use at home, Amazon is continuing to introduce new ways home automation can be made simpler and efficient. These new features include:
● Redesigned Alexa app: The recently refreshed Alexa app brings smart home front and centre and enables customers to access their most-used devices and features within one to two taps. We have options like ‘Favourites’, a ‘Home Shortcuts Bar’, a more streamlined ‘Activity’ section, new search controls, and filters for connected devices which make the app easier for customers to use.
● Alexa Connect Kit smart bulb: Customers can now enjoy a quick, easy and simple set up of smart bulbs in their home. Recently, Wipro launched the first RGBW light bulb in India using the Alexa Connect Kit (ACK). Wipro’s light bulb supports Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup to simplify the device setup experience with Alexa. An easy setup system allows the devices to connect automatically when purchased through Amazon linked to the customer’s Alexa account during checkout, and then powered on. Once set up, customers can control the Wipro bulb through Alexa—whether that’s through voice using an Echo smart speaker or in the Alexa app.
● Wake-up Lighting: Customers can simulate a natural sunrise using Alexa’s Wake-up lighting capability. Smart lights that support dimming and colour temperature can mimic the sunrise by gradually brightening and transitioning from warm to cool lighting to help one slowly wake up out of deep sleep. This feature can easily be enabled using the ‘Routines’ section in the Alexa app or be added to each alarm individually.
● Timed actions: Alexa customers can use their voice to turn on or turn off their smart home devices such as lights, fans, TVs, and more, at a later time or for a certain duration. With simple phrases like “Alexa, turn on the lights at 6 PM today” and “Alexa, 2 minute के लिए light ON कर दो” customers can focus on other meaningful activities while also ensuring their daily tasks get done as planned.