Overview

• Amazon has launched a redesigned Alexa app with a focus on smart home control, including a new Shortcuts bar and device state updates.
• The redesigned app includes a new Map View feature, exclusive to iOS devices, that allows users to create a digital floor plan of their home and pin connected devices to it.
• The Home page of the app now features easily accessible Favorites, giving users quick access to their most-used devices and features.
• Activity cards showing time-sensitive information such as timers, alarms, and reminders are now stacked for easy access and less space consumption.
• The Devices page now allows users to filter content by device type, sort devices, and search for devices by name or keywords.