Amazon announced on Tuesday that Alexa +, the updated assistant, has reached the Amazon Music app for iOS devices and Android devices.
The feature is currently available on all Amazon Music subscription plans, but only for users with Alexa+ early access. (To access Alexa +, tap the “a” button in the lower right corner and ask a question using your phone’s built-in microphone.)
The introduction of Alexa + in Amazon Music aims to create a conversational approach to music discovery. Unlike previous versions of Alexa, which only responded to basic commands, Alexa+ was designed to engage in natural dialogue.
Users can ask specific questions, such as questions about an artist’s influence or explore deeper meaning. You can also remind the title of the song by providing the lyrics that you remember or even mentioning the movie it was shown in.
In addition, Alexa + can create personalized playlists tailored to specific requests, such as “Create a playlist in 2010 to keep up to date, starting with a track from Nicki Minaj,” the company suggests.
Some other examples of companies given include: “Can you recommend new music that will make me sound like a 13-year-old girl without trying too hard?” And “What song plays during the opening credits of ‘The Sopranos’?”
Start going crazy announced In February at the company’s hardware event and positioned as one of the consumer-focused agent tools in the market. This assistant can perform actions on behalf of the user, such as booking travel and ordering fuel.
While Alexa+ is still in its early stages and not yet available to the public, it’s making a comeback More than a million usersSee rank-.
The company reported that Amazon music listeners who tested the feature explored three times more songs with Alexa + than with the original assistant, and those who asked for recommendations for almost 70% more music.
In the light of Integration Integration of Spotify with ChatgptThis could be a strategic move by Amazon to compete with music streaming and show its own AI investment. Amazon Music has integrated various AI features into the app, with the latest additions Weekly Generations playlistAI-assisted search, and “Explore it“Who helps users learn more about their favorite artists.