The new feature works on fourth generation or newer Echo smart speakers. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Amazon’s Alexa has launched a new feature that will notify Prime customers up to 24 hours in advance about specific discounts, the company announced today. Amazon says the new feature is designed to help customers save money while saving time.
The smart voice assistant will alert Prime members when eligible products in their wish list or shopping cart, or that they’ve marked “saved for later,” are on sale. Customers will then be able to ask Alexa to order the items when the deal is live or send a reminder.
Amazon did not elaborate on exactly what it defines as an “eligible” item or if these deals will also include products sold by third parties.
Only US Amazon Prime customers who own Echo smart speakers that are fourth generation or…
