overhaul, largely focused on helping users set up and
control their smart home. From the app’s new devices
tab, users can view all their different Alexa-enabled
devices and groups on one screen, as opposed to
switching between tabs like before. And the app is much
more colorful, too. Instead of a set of white icons on a
dark background, Alexa’s device groups — like Living
Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, etc. — now feature colorful
backgrounds, so you can find the one you need with
just a glance.
An overhaul of the devices section was needed, not only
for aesthetic reasons, but because Alexa owners are
stocking their house with more than one smart device.
released earlier this month, four out of 10 U.S. smart
speaker owners today have more than one device, for
example. Smart home device sales are also expected
to reach nearly $96 billion in 2018 and grow to $155
Amazon itself sells a variety of smart devices, like Cloud
a whole mess of new Alexa-enabled devices at an event in
Seattle last month, including everything from wall clocks to
subwoofers to Alexa-powered microwaves.
It’s clear the retailer expects people to continue to build out
their smart home, and its app needed to adapt accordingly.
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