An Apple Watch (standalone, no phone required), iPhone, and iPad app for utilizing Alexa is available. This app allows you to control your home devices, ask general questions, add and remove items from your shopping list, and set timers, all conveniently accessible on your wrist.
- Series 4 watch and newer models are supported.
- Installation of the app on the watch is controlled by your phone. To speed up the install time, it is recommended to put your watch on a charger during installation.
- It's important to note that not all audio content can be supported. Due to restrictions imposed by Amazon, third-party apps like this one are unable to play music, audiobooks, certain daily-news content, make announcements, or enable drop-in functionality.
- You have the option to use a Siri Shortcut to launch the app and start speaking simply by raising your wrist on the Apple Watch. Refer to the support page for instructions on how to configure this feature.
- All watch complication types are supported, including more unique ones. Additionally, you can customize the complication icon under Settings.
- The watch app can automatically listen for commands upon launch. This functionality can also be enabled on the iPhone via the settings.
- If you notice incorrect weather or time information, ensure that you have enabled Location access in the Alexa app for the "Voice in a Can" device and granted Location permissions to the app on your phone.
- Using the app doesn't require you to say "Alexa". Simply speak your command when the app is listening.
- You can change the language for both input and response under "Settings" on both the watch and phone. However, only languages supported by Alexa are available. The language settings should adjust automatically.
If you have any questions or encounter any support issues, you can reach out to damian@voiceinacan.com. Typically, responses are provided within 24 hours, often even faster.
It's important to note that this app was independently developed and is not officially endorsed by Amazon. The trademarks Amazon, Alexa, and associated logos are the property of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Overview
Voice in a Can is a Commercial software in the category System Utilities developed by Atadore.
The latest version of Voice in a Can is 2.16, released on 01/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 11/28/2023.
Voice in a Can runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Voice in a Can gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Voice in a Can offers complete integration of Amazon's Alexa Voice Service on iOS devices, expanding its functionalities beyond the Amazon Echo devices.
- The app provides hands-free voice control for compatible smart home devices, music streaming services, and access to various Alexa skills and information such as weather updates, news briefs, and recipes.
- It allows users to make use of Alexa's voice recognition capabilities on the go, enabling tasks like setting reminders, checking calendar events, and creating shopping lists through voice commands.
- Voice in a Can also supports multi-room music playback and Drop In feature for communication between different Alexa-enabled devices within the user's network.
Cons
- The app is limited by the functionalities supported by Alexa and requires an active internet connection to access features that rely on cloud-based processing.
- There may be occasional issues with connectivity or response times depending on the network speed and stability of the internet connection.
- As an unofficial third-party app, Voice in a Can may lag behind official Amazon Alexa app updates and compatibility with newer Alexa features or devices.
- The app might not offer the same level of tight integration and optimization as native Alexa devices provided by Amazon.
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