Alexa for Xbox app pops up in Microsoft Store, though it doesn’t work yet

Xbox consoles appear set to gain a dedicated Alexa app.

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What you need to know

An Alexa for Xbox app recently appeared in the Microsoft Store. The app doesn’t work yet, but it could be close to becoming functional. Xbox consoles, including theXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, and Xbox One support voice commands for Alexa through Echo devices, but it appears that this new app will add more functionality (viaOnMSFT).

Right now, the app doesn’t appear to be set up on Amazon’s side of things. Once it is set up, you’ll be able to ask the app to play music, view your smart home cameras, and do more through Amazon’s Alexa assistant.

Here’s the description of the app, as found on its app listing:

Put the power of Alexa on display.**

Alexa for Xbox brings our top features to your TV. Just ask Alexa to play music, view your Smart Home cameras, manage your shopping list, and more.

Requires an Amazon Echo or other compatible Alexa device.

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The screenshots for the app on its listing show it viewing a smart home camera and playing music. We’ll have to wait for the app to get up and running before we can run it through its paces.

This app isn’t quite working yet, but once it’s up and running, it will let you ask Alexa to play music, view smart home devices, and more.

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.