Amazon Alexa

Alexa App Update Introduces Redesigned Home and Devices Pages

The Amazon Alexa companion app (com.amazon.dee.app) received an update on July 2, 2026, with release notes confirming a redesigned Home page and new customization options for the Devices page.

Home Page Redesign

The updated Home page provides quicker access to favorite features and devices. According to the release notes, the Home page now offers direct access to smart home controls, Echo management, and Alexa features. This represents a shift from the previous layout, which prioritized recent activity and suggestions, toward a more utility-focused command center.

Devices Page Customization

The Devices page now supports customizable views for managing devices. This update allows users to tailor how their smart home devices are displayed, addressing a common pain point for households with multiple smart bulbs, plugs, and other connected devices. The customizable views enable filtering or grouping that can reduce the number of taps needed to check device status or make adjustments.

Context from Amazon's Public Materials

Amazon's public marketing materials describe Alexa's smart home capabilities in broader terms. The company's Alexa homepage highlights features such as controlling lights, locks, and thermostats by voice, as well as managing smart home devices through routines. These materials also reference widgets on Echo Show devices that allow users to view and control compatible smart home devices, shared calendars, and to-do lists directly from the device screen.

The update aligns with Amazon's ongoing focus on making Alexa a central hub for smart home management, as reflected in the company's device category pages that emphasize voice commands and routines for controlling the whole smart home.

What This Means for Users

The redesign reduces friction in daily use by surfacing smart home controls and device management without requiring extra navigation. Users should see a cleaner Home screen with their most-used features and scenes more prominently displayed. The customizable device views make the app more practical for households with many connected devices, turning the Devices page from a simple list into a configurable dashboard.