{"slug": "amazon-opens-alexa-to-more-complex-smart-home-controls", "title": "Amazon Opens Alexa+ to More Complex Smart-Home Controls", "summary": "Amazon is expanding Alexa+ with a Smart Home AI Toolkit that lets device makers connect natural-language requests to specialized appliance functions, naming 14 initial brands including Bosch, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo and Eufy. The invitation-only developer preview supports U.S. English with no general-availability date announced.", "body_md": "# Amazon Opens Alexa+ to More Complex Smart-Home Controls\n\n- Amazon named 14 initial brands, including Bosch, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo and Eufy, for new Alexa+ smart-home integrations.\n[[1]](https://developer.amazon.com/alexaplus/blogs/2026/07/alexa-plus-new-ways-to-build-experiences) - The toolkit can generate custom controls for device functions that Alexa’s standard interfaces did not previously support.\n[[2]](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/smarthome/add-custom-capabilities.html) - The developer preview is invitation-only, supports U.S. English and has no announced general-availability date.\n[[2]](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/smarthome/add-custom-capabilities.html)\n\nAmazon is expanding Alexa+ beyond standard commands such as switching lights or adjusting thermostats, introducing an AI toolkit that can connect natural-language requests to specialized functions in appliances and other smart-home devices.[[1]](https://developer.amazon.com/alexaplus/blogs/2026/07/alexa-plus-new-ways-to-build-experiences)\n\nThe first participating brands are Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, SONOFF, Govee, iRobot, Moen Flo, PetSafe, Pila Energy, Twinkly, Yale Home, Whirlpool, TP-Link’s Tapo and Anker’s Eufy. Amazon did not identify the exact supported products or actions for each company.[[1]](https://developer.amazon.com/alexaplus/blogs/2026/07/alexa-plus-new-ways-to-build-experiences)\n\n## A limited developer preview\n\nAmazon’s example involves a user describing a stained soccer jersey that requires cold water. Alexa+ interprets the request, examines 30 washing-machine cycles and selects a cold-water enzyme cycle with extra rinse and low spin. The system can also suggest routines, such as starting a connected coffee machine when a morning alarm sounds.[[1]](https://developer.amazon.com/alexaplus/blogs/2026/07/alexa-plus-new-ways-to-build-experiences)\n\nDevice makers can describe capabilities conversationally or upload technical specifications. Amazon’s development agent then generates interfaces, test phrases and screen controls. At runtime, Alexa+ infers the relevant capability from the user’s words and routes the command accordingly. Amazon has not disclosed which underlying AI model handles this interpretation.[[2]](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/smarthome/add-custom-capabilities.html)\n\nThe Smart Home AI Toolkit is not publicly available: manufacturers must contact an Amazon representative, and custom capabilities currently support only U.S. English. Amazon has not provided a general-release timetable. Alexa+ itself is already available broadly in the United States and Canada.[[2]](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/smarthome/add-custom-capabilities.html)[[3]](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence)\n\nBroader device control also gives Alexa and connected manufacturers access to more detailed requests and appliance functions. Amazon requires add-ons to use account linking, disclose what data will be shared, limit collection to what is needed and provide retention and deletion policies. Users can manage Alexa+ interactions and settings through Amazon’s Alexa Privacy dashboard.[[4]](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/add-ons/policy-requirements.html)[[3]](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence)\n\n## Companies mentioned\n\n## Further sources\n\n[[1] Amazon Developer, “Alexa+ launches new ways to build experiences,” July 23, 202… ↗](https://developer.amazon.com/alexaplus/blogs/2026/07/alexa-plus-new-ways-to-build-experiences)\n\n[[2] Amazon Developer documentation, “Add Custom Capabilities with the Smart Home AI… ↗](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/smarthome/add-custom-capabilities.html)\n\n[[3] Amazon, “Introducing Alexa+, the next generation of Alexa,” updated July 21, 20… ↗](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence)\n\n[[4] Amazon Developer documentation, “Policy Requirements,” updated July 21, 2026. ↗](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/alexaplus/add-ons/policy-requirements.html)\n\nThe stories that matter, in one email. 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