Amazon is introducing a handful of new Alexa-powered features to its Fire TV from this week, with users able to open apps, search for content, and even play videos - using nothing more than their voice.
The Internet giant's streaming media device will let users vocalize instructions into the Fire TV's voice-controlled remote, including “Launch Hulu,” or “Open Amazon Video.” Once in, they can say “Play the Man in the High Castle,” or whatever movie or TV show they want.
What's perhaps most notable here is that Amazon hasn't restricted its voice-search functionality to its own services - it will work across HBO Go, Hulu, Showtime, Starz, and more. The new software will be landing via an over-the-air (OTA) update “in the coming weeks,” says Amazon.
Other voice-enabled features rolling out this week on Fire TV include the ability to seek out local movie showings by asking “What movies are playing nearby,” or “What Chinese restaurants are near me?” Additionally, you can also request ebook readings from your Kindle library through Alexa, which will use text-to-speech technology rather than audiobooks.
Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices leverage the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT), which is setting out to create smart interconnected homes. Alexa's usefulness relies on third-party integrations to maximize its usefulness, and you can now play music through Spotify and access your bank account with your voice.
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Amazon's Fire TV gets Alexa-powered voice commands to search and play video content
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