The application of Alexa for iOS It has been updated to offer a function that will make it possible to invoke the assistant in the easiest way possible, since thanks to a simple widget we will have the assistant's services at our disposal at a click, without the need to pronounce its name as usual.
Alexa on iPhone
Until now, the only official way to get Alexa on the iPhone was by installing the official app and having it open with the phone unlocked. Well, now thanks to the latest update of the official application, we will have the opportunity to place a widget directly on the home screen so that with a simple click we can invoke the assistant without any additional action.
It is therefore the fastest and most direct method with which to be able to count on the alexa services on the iPhone or iPad, since voice activation will continue to be exclusive to Siri, which is Apple's personal assistant for something. With the Amazon Alexa app updated to the latest version, you only need a device running iOS 14 or higher to be able to add the widget.
How can I add the Alexa widget?
To add the Alexa widget, you just have to press and hold anywhere on the main screen so that the icons start to shake and you can see the “+” icon in the upper left corner of the screen. By clicking on this icon you will see the list of widgets available according to the applications you have installed, so it will be there where you will find the Widget "Ask Alexa".
In the event that you have the Amazon Alexa app updated to the latest version and you cannot find the widget in the widget list, try opening the Amazon Alexa app and closing it so that the widget list is updated with the changes. Doing that you should finally see the Ask Alexa widget.
Is it better than Siri?
Whether one assistant is better than another will depend on whether you have other devices that are compatible. If you have several Amazon Echos at home, you will most likely feel comfortable with Alexa, but if you have the odd Homepod or Apple TV, Siri may be the assistant that best suits your needs.
Of course, the possibility of be able to launch siri With the phone screen turned off with a simple voice command, it is still much more comfortable than the process of having to unlock the phone and having to click on the new widget, something that completely breaks with the magic of the wizards, which offer us solutions without having to touch any type of screen or device.
Still, the arrival of the widget is great news for those who use Alexa regularly and need a more effective shortcut to use their favorite voice assistant.