From Engadget · Matt Tate · · 50s
Amazon lets you text Alexa to shop
Amazon's Alexa can now take shopping requests by text message, with photo scanning and personalized recommendations coming to US customers.
In brief
Amazon's Alexa can now take shopping requests by text message, with photo scanning and personalized recommendations coming to US customers. Amazon is rolling out text-based shopping through Alexa, letting customers order groceries, search for gifts and track deliveries by messaging the AI agent. Originally reported by…
Text Alexa to shop on Amazon
Amazon's Alexa now accepts shopping requests by text message. The feature is available to select US customers ahead of a wider rollout in coming weeks.
What you can do with text shopping
Request weekly grocery orders, search for gifts, or reorder items you're running low on. Alexa scans photos for product matches and adds approved items to your cart.
How to join the test
Amazon is inviting sign-ups for early access. You'll need to link your phone number, and if accepted you'll see Alexa Shopping in your contacts.
The bottom line
Amazon is rolling out text-based shopping through Alexa, letting customers order groceries, search for gifts and track deliveries by messaging the AI agent.
