- Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) now has voice recognition that can allow an Echo device to differentiate between members of a household.
- Users can set up the functionality in an Echo device or within the Alexa app. Each person will have to read aloud a set of phrases to let the assistant build a voice profile.
- A spokesperson tells The Verge voice recognition will work for calling and messaging, flash briefing, shopping, and the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan with more features to come.
- Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Home had voice recognition capabilities in April, so Amazon’s announcement marks the latest move between the companies to meet or top each other’s voice assistant.
- Previously: Amazon surprise hardware event at 1:30 pm ET: Live updates (Sept. 27)
- Previously: Amazon Echo calling features roll out in Europe (Oct. 3)
- Previously: Sonos launches Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker (Oct. 4)
- Now read: Amazon: Hitting Where It Hurts, The Periphery
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