The company says that the Adaptive Volume mode will allow Alexa to be comprehensible when there’s plenty of background noise. This applies to the noise emanating from the television, a blow dryer, or any other noisy appliances.
Alexa can also adjust to quieter environments with a simple command
Adaptive Volume is currently available to customers in the U.S. Enabling it takes a simple command – “Alexa, turn on adaptive volume.” Alexa can also adjust its voice in quieter environments with a command like “Alexa, turn on whisper mode.” When enabled, Alexa will respond to commands with a whisper. Apart from custom routines, the company announced the addition of Widgets on Alexa devices with screens such as the Echo Show 10 and older models. These widgets would promote Alexa skills built by developers. Meanwhile, developers can build Featured Skill Cards that promote their Alexa skill on the user’s homescreen. Another major addition to Alexa’s repertoire this year was a new Male voice known as ‘Ziggy.’ This serves as an alternative to the standard female Alexa voice.
